In Maryborough, Australia there is a cultural centre (4, 000 sq.m) situated on the banks o the Mary River.The multi-purpose complex houses a 900 seat production theatre, bar, foyer and ancillary performance and a rehearsal space. The Brolga Theatre aims to deliver a venue which meets the present and foying excellentuture needs of the community, accessible to all, enjoyable and memorable to visit and use and which enhances the unique character and lifestyle found in Maryborough. Within the constraints of a very limited budget the design team has sought to lift the quality of interior spaces through simple yet effective means, such as the bold use of colour and materials.
The foyer, which opens onto a verandah overlooking the River is spacious, dramatic and flooded with natural light to take maximum advantage of views over Queens Park. It has been designed to be a venue in its own right, hosting banquets, music performances, art exhibitions, weddings and the like.
The main auditorium is highly distinctive and theatrical, with all seats enjoying excellentuture needs of the community, accessible to all, enjoyable and memorable to visit and use and which enhances the unique character and lifestyle found in Maryborough.
sightlines to the large, fully equipped stage. The auditorium is complement sightliness to the large, fully equipped stage. The auditorium is complemented by an adjacent multi-purpose space which can operate independently as a separate performance space.

This space has a large bay window overlooking the river.
The external form of the building is simple and bold. It is conceived in the tradition of the large sheds which characterize Maryborough’s industrial heritage. This project was undertaken in association with the local firm of Marian Graham Architect.