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Innovation
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The Theatre Centre develops, presents and produces contemporary performance through collaboration between artists, staff and community. The Theatre Centre is committed to new works and new ways of working

 
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The Theatre Centre is a non-profit organization dedicated to artists and companies engaged in developing new ways of creating theatre. Since 1979, The Theatre Centre has been devoted to new waves of avant garde artists who moved on to success in the mainstream. It was formed by a collective of artists who did not see their work or themselves reflected in the current theatre scene. Together with a flexible space in which these companies could create, rehearse and present new work, The Theatre Centre provided the opportunity for young artists to succeed.

The Theatre Centre today is still rooted in its support of innovative performance work and artists.
 
  



 
The B.A.A.N.N. Theatre Centre was founded in 1979 by a co-opperative of six independent theatre companies - Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, Autumn Leaf Theatre, AKA Performance Interface, Necessary Angel and Nightwood Theatre. It was incorporated as a non-profit in 1981, with registered charitable status. By the mid-1980's the six companies left, and the Theatre Centre remained to assist other emerging artists and groups. In 1984 The Theatre Centre established its R&D (Research & Development) program and became the leading proponent for theatrical exploration in the city.

In the past, The Theatre Centre was extremely successful in developing unique and innovative works of art by way of its contributions of a venue, equipment and senior artistic and administrative staff. It's productions redefined theatre practices and provided unique and innovative work.

The Theatre Centre has co-produced a number of highly successful and widely recognized productions, garnering over twenty Dora nominations and awards in its twenty-six year history.