From The Toronto Star – A state-of-the-art theatre is set to open in the basement of this affordable housing complex. It’s also a sign of hope for the future.
By Richie AssalyCulture Reporter
A brand new theatre venue and arts facility in Toronto is officially opening its doors on Monday, offering a beacon of hope to the city’s struggling cultural sector.
The Nancy & Ed Jackman Performance Centre at 877 Yonge St. describes itself as an “accessible, affordable and innovative arts space” designed “to provide a new home for artists while strengthening the connection between the arts and the broader Toronto community.”
Built on the lower level of an affordable housing building, the 6,500-square-foot facility is a joint initiative between Tapestry Opera and Nightwood Theatre — both independent performing arts companies that were displaced from their home in the Distillery District in 2022 — alongside St. Clare’s Housing, a charitable organization that provides affordable mixed-income housing in downtown Toronto.
Read the full article here on the Star’s website.