Backstage Improvements Set to Begin at the Burdekin Theatre

Burdekin Shire Council is set to commence a landmark program of backstage improvements at the Burdekin Theatre, with works scheduled to begin in February 2026.

This upgrade represents a major milestone for our community, delivering the first renewal of the backstage areas since the theatre opened in 1982.

These original spaces have served countless school productions, dance festivals, local performance groups and visiting shows, and are now ready for their long‑awaited modernisation.

The project will deliver a full refurbishment of the theatre stage and a complete upgrade of the dressing rooms, transformations that will enhance comfort, functionality and accessibility for performers and production crews, while supporting the continued use of the venue by the community.

Mayor Pierina Dalle Cort said the works mark an exciting moment for the Burdekin and will ensure the Burdekin Theatre continues to support local performers and visiting productions into the future.

“The Burdekin Theatre plays a vital role in our community, particularly for young people who regularly take to the stage through school productions, dance festivals and local performance groups,” Mayor Dalle Cort said.

“These improvements are long overdue and will provide safer, more functional backstage facilities that better support the high level of talent we see in the Burdekin each year.”

Council is proud to support the region’s strong performing arts culture, including events such as the Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod, Verve Dance Festival, Fast Track Talent Showcase, local dance school concerts, and school musicals and performances.

Upgrade works will be carried out from February through to May 2026. During this period, the Burdekin Theatre will remain open; however, no performances will be held on the Auditorium stage while the works are underway.

The Burdekin Theatre Box Office will continue to operate as usual, opening Monday to Friday from 10:00am to 4:00pm to assist patrons with ticket sales, enquiries and general information.
During the upgrade period, the following performances will be presented at Burdekin Memorial Hall:

• Morning Melodies: Bloom Sings Eva Cassidy – 18 February 2026
• Where is the Green Sheep? – 27 February 2026
• Morning Melodies: A Night in Vegas – 15 April 2026
• Remember the Days of Cat Stevens starring Darren Coggan – 24 April 2026
• Beatlemania on Tour – 29 April 2026

Council appreciates the community’s understanding while these important improvements are carried out and looks forward to welcoming audiences back to an enhanced Burdekin Theatre later in 2026.
Contributed with thanks to the Burdekin Shire Council

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