Regina | Globe Theatre Rehabilitation | Under Construction

[BrutallyDishonest2]

Originally Posted by cityboy

It's a huge amount of money to be sure. But in a city that tears everything down, it's nice to know that building will be sound and have a viable use for years to come. As Canada's only theatre in the round it is a unique tourist draw and one of the only real destinations downtown. I'm hoping to see the revitalization of 11th get back on track as well with the Globe set to re-open. New changes to density guidelines could help bring more people downtown as well. At least I'm hoping so, as like many others, I'm not digging the current Walking Dead vibe down there.

Sorry, but no tourists are coming to the Globe.

This is a niche product for the well off. I'm happy The Globe exists, but it's kind of nuts the money that's being plowed into this.

[Hecate]

Huge theatre lover here, it would seem that’s an incredible amount of money for such a niche orientated theatre. But shits expensive and you helped preserve a heritage building. For example théâtre cercle Molière here in st. Boniface built its home brand new for just under $10 million about ten years ago, with inflation it would probably be around 20 million today. It’s a smaller space, seating around 120 but adaptable. Compare that to the Manitoba theatre for young people which was built about ten years before that which has two performance spaces, building workshops, and a theatre school all for under six million. My only concern with this project though is why was a permanent theatre in the round setup so important? Why not an adaptable black box space that could be used for all kinds of shows? I love a good set when I see a show

[one_brick_at_a_time]

Originally Posted by Hecate

Huge theatre lover here, it would seem that’s an incredible amount of money for such a niche orientated theatre. But shits expensive and you helped preserve a heritage building. For example théâtre cercle Molière here in st. Boniface built its home brand new for just under $10 million about ten years ago, with inflation it would probably be around 20 million today. It’s a smaller space, seating around 120 but adaptable. Compare that to the Manitoba theatre for young people which was built about ten years before that which has two performance spaces, building workshops, and a theatre school all for under six million. My only concern with this project though is why was a permanent theatre in the round setup so important? Why not an adaptable black box space that could be used for all kinds of shows? I love a good set when I see a show

The Shu-Box Theatre (Riddell Centre - University of Regina) already exists for the black box space productions you mention.

[pappcam]

Originally Posted by one_brick_at_a_time

The Shu-Box Theatre (Riddell Centre - University of Regina) already exists for the black box space productions you mention.

Probably didn't cost $40 million to get that going either. I still think that's an insane amount of money for what it is.

[Stormer]

Originally Posted by one_brick_at_a_time

The Shu-Box Theatre (Riddell Centre - University of Regina) already exists for the black box space productions you mention.

Also Darke hall

[Stormer]

I noticed the substantial Tyndall stone ramps and commemorative plaque area in front of the Globe have been demolished.

[Stormer]

This is what will replace the exiting steps and ramps.



Credit: Globe Theatre

[Draftsman]

Does anyone know if they will clean the Tyndall stone exterior, or has this been put on hold (or cancelled) due to the ever-increasing cost of the project?

[one_brick_at_a_time]

Originally Posted by Stormer

I noticed the substantial Tyndall stone ramps and commemorative plaque area in front of the Globe have been demolished.

Zoomed in to see in your picture that it was Havik in the background. Have a picture of what it is currently?

[Stormer]

Originally Posted by one_brick_at_a_time

Zoomed in to see in your picture that it was Havik in the background. Have a picture of what it is currently?

You want a picture of H&M? Why?

[one_brick_at_a_time]

Originally Posted by Stormer

You want a picture of H&M? Why?

Your post was about steps being demolished. Do you have a picture of the demolished steps? Lol

[Stormer]

Originally Posted by one_brick_at_a_time

Your post was about steps being demolished. Do you have a picture of the demolished steps? Lol

[one_brick_at_a_time]

Thank you! I’m excited to see how the front entrance refresh turns out.

[pappcam]

What's the cost of this project up to now? When is it actually supposed to be finished?

[Stormer]

Originally Posted by pappcam

What's the cost of this project up to now? When is it actually supposed to be finished?

Website says it is opening in 9 weeks. Cost $5 trillion.

Actually the latest is "more than $40 million".

[Draftsman]