Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre Black Box Theatre

 

Public City’s Role

Architecture, Landscape Architecture

Client

Manitoba Centennial Centre Corporation, Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre

Location

Winnipeg

 

The Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre (RMTC) seeks a 14,000-sf Black Box Theatre seating 300 for experimental theatre and film. Proposed west of RMTC, this space would connect RMTC with the Pantages Playhouse, creating a cohesive “theatre street.” This addition allows both theatres to share workshops, loading, and admin spaces, streamlining operations. Linking the theatre lobbies forms an “indoor street” alongside Market Avenue, a winter-friendly public space. The Black Box Theatre would also be a rentable venue for small concerts and arts events, enriching Manitoba’s arts community.