The journey of the State Theatre Centre of Western Australia involves many years of reports, consultations, plans and individual effort in getting a purpose-built contemporary and city based theatre for the people of Western Australia.
Department of Culture and the Arts commissions theatre consultant Graham Walne to undertake consultation about the potential structure and possible locations for a new performing arts venue. Fifty one organisations, groups and individuals are involved in the consultation process, which agrees the venue should house primarily drama and contemporary dance and consist of a main theatre with a capacity of 525-575 seats, and a studio space with a capacity of 200 seats.
