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Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre facility tour

Posted: Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Outdoor Activities: Grey Hares

Event Date: Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Trip Rating: NOVICE

Contact/Registration:

Kevin & Anita Miller — register at k.a.miller@mts.net

Location: Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, 174 Market Ave.

Time: 10:00 AM. The tour will last for about an hour.

Description: Facility tours provide a behind-the-scenes look at Royal MTC. You will gain a unique perspective on how they produce the plays you see on stage. Tours may visit the carpentry shop, wardrobe, props department, rehearsal hall, and more. There is a lot of stair climbing during the tour.

Cost: Free.

Group size: Two simultaneous tours, each with 20 people. Each of us can decide which tour we want to be in. The tours are full, and a wait list has been started. If you are registered and no longer able to attend, please let us know ASAP.

Architecture: The Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre's John Hirsch Mainstage is a National Historic Site. It is recognized for its contribution to Canadian theatre and for its Brutalist architecture.
Charming, even cosy, brutalism — new book shines spotlight on RMTC’s architectural history (Winnipeg Free Press 2024-Jan-04)
Brutalist architecture in Winnipeg

Afterwards: We'll walk for awhile in The Exchange. Attendees can discuss where they would like to eat lunch. 

Bring: Your name tag.