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14/06/2021
Grand Opera House Restoration Works Unveiled
The unveiling of major restoration works at the Grand Opera House have been welcomed by Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey, as work continues towards safely getting live audiences back into theatres.
The Grand Opera House closed in January 2020 for a £12.2million restoration and development project. The Department for Communities provided £524,000 capital funding, through Arts Council, for the purchase of new seating for the restoration project.
During a visit to the historic Belfast theatre, Minister Hargey said: "I'm delighted to see the redevelopment of one of our most iconic theatres.
"I'm looking forward to when performers from across the spectrum, including the world of musicals, comedy, dance, opera, ballet and pantomime will be able to get back on the stage and enjoy the reactions and applause from the audience."
Since 2020, the Department and Arts Council has contributed more than £2m towards the Grand Opera House through a number of funding programmes including more than £700,000 in emergency Covid support.
Minister Hargey added: "These major renovations works will be key in drawing audiences back into live theatre, and helping to contribute to post-Covid social, economic, and cultural recovery.
"I will continue to do everything I can to help the sector during this hugely difficult time."
The Grand Opera House closed in January 2020 for a £12.2million restoration and development project. The Department for Communities provided £524,000 capital funding, through Arts Council, for the purchase of new seating for the restoration project.
During a visit to the historic Belfast theatre, Minister Hargey said: "I'm delighted to see the redevelopment of one of our most iconic theatres.
"I'm looking forward to when performers from across the spectrum, including the world of musicals, comedy, dance, opera, ballet and pantomime will be able to get back on the stage and enjoy the reactions and applause from the audience."
Since 2020, the Department and Arts Council has contributed more than £2m towards the Grand Opera House through a number of funding programmes including more than £700,000 in emergency Covid support.
Minister Hargey added: "These major renovations works will be key in drawing audiences back into live theatre, and helping to contribute to post-Covid social, economic, and cultural recovery.
"I will continue to do everything I can to help the sector during this hugely difficult time."
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