The McPherson Playhouse, known as The Mac, is a
theatre
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and
concert hall
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This list does not include other venues such as sports stadia, dramatic theatres or convention ...
in
Victoria,
British Columbia
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, Canada. Part of the
Centennial Square complex on the north side of
downtown Victoria, adjacent to the intersection of Pandora and Government streets across from the
CTV Vancouver Island studios and the
Victoria City Hall, it was originally built as a
Pantages Theatre in 1914. In the 1960s it was donated, with supporting funding for its renovation, to the people of Victoria by Thomas Shanks McPherson. It became part of the Centennial Square redevelopment, finished in 1965. Renovations preserved and refurbished the Neo-Baroque auditorium but added a modern lobby and various technical improvements.
The theatre hosts professional, community and amateur events year-round and is operated as a licensee/rental venue, under the administration of the Royal and McPherson Theatres Society, which also manages the
Royal Theatre. The theatre has one large balcony and two sets of
boxes, and has a total capacity of 772.
References
External links
Official website
Buildings and structures in Victoria, British Columbia
Historic buildings and structures in British Columbia
Theatres completed in 1914
Theatres in British Columbia
Culture of Victoria, British Columbia
Music venues in British Columbia
Tourist attractions in Victoria, British Columbia
1914 establishments in British Columbia
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