Save the Regent

Support is growing for a change of heart on the Regent, with many Queenslanders calling on the Premier, Anna Bligh, to encourage the site's owners and developers to include a restored large theatre in their plans. Meanwhile, in an ad in the brochure for the Queer Film Festival, the Brisbane International Film Festival is using a picture of the Regent's Showcase Theatre to promote itself. BIFF won't be on until November and, sadly, the Showcase will close in June and, unless we all fight very hard, will be demolished not long afterwards. A world-class film festival needs a venue like the Showcase (or a super-sized, restored version thereof), and the wonderful red-carpet experience that can only be had in Brisbane at the Regent! If you haven't already done so, please email the Premier and the owners of the building. The details are under the Links menu item.