Statement from Mike Walsh, OBE
April 9, 2008
"I think that saving and restoring The Regent Theatre Brisbane is a great idea , if a fully functional 1500 – 2000 seat live theatre can be built.
"In a city growing as quickly and prosperously as Brisbane is, how marvellous to have another theatre for musicals ,etcetc. It could be an essential part of the equation in mounting large scale musicals ,and become part of the tour. The QPAC Lyric is a fine theatre, but there will be a need for an alternative, as commercial theatre is booming in the London West End,Broadway, and Europe."
Mike Walsh O.B.E.
Owner
Her Majesty’s Theatre, Melbourne,
Hayden Orpheum , Sydney
