After more than
sixteen years since the building was opened nowadays it’s hard to imagine
Charters Towers without the popular facilities provided by The World Theatre complex. I have lost count of the number of shows
I have enjoyed from both local and visiting performers on the stage within the
660-seat performing arts theatre and the list of movies I have watched in
either one of the two cinemas is endless.
The World Theatre
complex blends heritage architecture with state of the art technology. It was
originally the Australian Bank of
Commerce and was built in 1891. In 1992 the property was purchased by the
Shire of Dalrymple and developed into a cultural centre complex, opening its
doors officially to the public in September 1996. Along with the theatre and
two cinemas the building contains a restaurant and a public art gallery.
Colleges use the
venue for their end of year presentations and the local dance schools perform
concerts showcasing the many talented youngsters of the town. I have cheered to visiting pop artists,
laughed at hilarious comedians, been enthralled by amazing dance crews and
acrobatic teams, and I’ve even wolf-whistled at a few male strippers! The
organisers of The World Theatre
certainly know how to provide shows that appeal to a wide variety of tastes.
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