Latest News

Back to Latest News back

 

Upgrade works underway at City of Onkaparinga’s Hopgood Theatre

Upgrade works underway at City of Onkaparinga’s Hopgood Theatre
December 19, 2024

Work has begun on a major internal refurbishment of the Hopgood Theatre, with the $6 million project to breathe new life into the popular performing arts venue located at the Noarlunga Centre in the southern suburbs of Adelaide.

Work by TAFE SA to refurbish the theatre’s roof was completed this week, and the City of Onkaparinga is now commencing work on the building’s internal revitalisation.

Works will include flooring and new upgrades enhanced lighting and sound, improved bathrooms, a revamped front of house and bar, and superior backstage facilities - enhancing the experience for patrons and performers alike.

Advising that the upgrades will revitalise the venue, City of Onkaparinga Mayor, Moira Were stated “the Hopgood Theatre has been the home of performing arts in the south since 1985, and this project will ensure it continues to serve the community for decades to come.

“This refurbishment responds to community feedback and will result in a technologically superior and more modern theatre to help attract a broader range of performances and make for a more engaging audience experience.

“I can’t wait to see it open by the end of 2025 and to see the return of arts lovers, schools and local, national and international acts.”

The $6 million South Australian Government-funded refurbishment was announced in 2022 in a landmark deal that also saw the council take on management of the theatre under a 25-year lease agreement with TAFE SA.

The announcement followed a lengthy campaign by the local community and the council to save the venue after the South Australian Government announced plans to discontinue funding the theatre in 2019.

The 492-seat capacity venue is the largest theatre of its kind in suburban Adelaide, attracting thousands of attendees each year.

Images show concepts for the upgraded Hopgood Theatre. Credit: City of Onkaparinga.

Related Articles

17th December 2024 - City of Onkaparinga to match Federal funding for Noarlunga Aquatic Centre upgrades

28th November 2024 - Array of venues to participate in Port Adelaide’s ‘New Found Sound’ live music event

25th October 2024 - Busselton $44 million Convention and Performing Arts Centre nears completion

28th August 2024 - Frankston Arts Centre’s Access program recognised at PAC Australia awards

1st August 2024 - Wollondilly Performing Arts Centre opens as ‘jewel’ in cultural precinct

17th July 2024 - Griffith Regional Theatre spotlights upcoming Grass Roots Open Mic Competition

13th May 2024 - Australian Performing Arts Market to be held in Western Australia in 2026, 2028 and 2030

25th March 2024 - Performing arts leaders from around the world set to head to ISPA Congress in Perth

7th March 2024 - Penrith’s Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre to host female First Nations hip hop concert

13th January 2024 - South Australian Government announces financial boost for live music scene

28th March 2023 - Works set to improve accessibility at Redland Performing Arts Centre

23rd September 2022 - P.A. People installs TheatreQuip ‘Reference’ theatre hoists at new performing arts facility

16th December 2021 - Hopgood Theatre transfers ownership to Onkaparinga Council and secures $5.3 million to upgrade

6th July 2020 - Dubbo Regional Theatre reopens to the public

19th December 2019 - PAC Australia announces merger of key national performing arts events

9th September 2017 - New era for performing arts centre peak body


Support our industry news service
We hope that you value the news that we publish so while you're here can we ask for your support?

As an independent publisher, we need reader support for our industry news gathering so ask that - if you don't already do so - you back us by subscribing to the printed Australasian Leisure Management magazine and/or our online news.

Click here to view our subscription options.

 

supplier directory

The Complete Guide to Leisure Industry Products & Services.

See the directory see all

Felton Industries

Felton Industries is Australia’s leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of quality outdoor furniture and has been supplying premium seating solutions for all sporting, commercial, community…

read more

Parks / Play / Recreation / Sport / Venues

 
 

Fun Wheels Pty Ltd

Fun Wheels Pty Ltd are the premium dealer in Australasia for the Dutch company BERG’s commercial and domestic products. Our flagship product is their revolutionary pedal go-kart – the…

read more

Attractions / Tourism / Venues

 
 

HIDROPLAY

Hidroplay welcomes you to the exciting world of children's Playscapes, waterslide's and Water Attractions. Appealing to families, Hidroplay increases patronage in your facility during those…

read more

Aquatics / Play / Recreation

 
 

Riedel Communications Australia Pty Ltd

We live for media production and global events, providing real-time networks for video, audio, data and communications.

read more

Entertainment / Events / Technology / Venues

 
 

PaySmart

Headquartered in Brisbane with an Australia-wide network of satellite offices, PaySmart is one of Australia’s largest and longest-standing direct debit billing companies. In 1996 we began…

read more

Access / Billing / Fitness / Technology

 
 

IEDM

iEDM integrate Design, Engineering and Delivery Management services to convert existing spaces into exciting new entertainment venues. Our team consists of highly qualified professionals with diverse…

read more

Consultants / Design

 
 

SWIMPLEX AQUATICS

Swimplex Aquatics are a world-class company dedicated to the commercial pool, waterslide industry. We are Australian market leaders servicing all states Australia wide. Swimplex provide a full…

read more

Aquatics / Attractions / Design / Play / Waterparks

 
 

Ticketworx Pty Ltd

Ticketworx (formerly House of Tickets) is Australia and New Zealand’s foremost ticket specialist servicing some 2,700 clients and producing in excess of 30 million per tickets per annum.…

read more

Entertainment / Events / Technology / Ticketing / Venues

 
 
 
 

get listed with our suppliers directory

Get your business noticed in our targeted directory. Viewed by 10,000 industry professionals per week!

list your business