The Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts is a proud part of Ballarat's community of performance, enriching the cultural and artistic life of the city and Western Victoria. The Victorian Government has announced that most COVID-19 restrictions will be removed from 11:59pm, Friday 22 April 2022. Changes will include:
Vaccination and check in:
• Patrons will not be required to have two doses or show their vaccination status
before entering any venue.
• The requirement for staff and patrons of venues to check-in using the Service
Victoria app will end, with operators not required to keep any attendance
records or maintain a COVID-19 Check-in Marshal.
• The existing two-dose and three-dose vaccination mandates for workers are still
required. Face masks:
• Face masks will no longer be required at events of any size but we strongly
encourage people to wear masks where they cannot physically distance in the
Wendouree Centre For Performing Arts.
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The Wendouree Centre For Performing Arts is suitable for a wide variety of events including intimate live theatre, acoustic concerts, comedy, orchestral concerts, ballet, public lectures, seminars, etc. This Proscenium Arched Concert Hall boasts an acoustically superior Auditorium consisting of stalls seating and two balconies. With 170 square metres of stage and an additional 60 square metres of wing space the Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts is suitable for a huge range of functions. The stage is wide enough to accommodate a symphony orchestra, yet it can be made narrow enough to make even solo performers feel comfortable. This is done with the use of a unique pivot proscenium that can be opened or closed without affecting audience sightlines. Beyond the wings, on stage right, is a street level loading dock allowing single level stage access from street to stage. Directly under the stage are pivoting walled dressing rooms which allow versatility in layout. The system enables conversion from a single open room into two, three or four smaller dressing rooms in a matter of minutes. An unhindered passageway allows stage access from dressing rooms to either side of the stage via stairs at either end. The Centre has two spacious foyers, one on either side of the auditorium, on the same level as initial seating rows, making access to the venue easy. The Masterfoods Foyer, the larger of the two, has a fully equipped plating kitchen and box office. It also has the capabilities of seating, and catering for up to 120 people for a three course meal.
