Globe Theatre in
Regina,
Saskatchewan
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, Canada was founded in 1966 by Ken and Sue Kramer. It was the first professional educational
theatre company in Saskatchewan.
Background
Founded in 1966 by Ken and Sue Kramer, Globe Theatre was Saskatchewan's first professional theatre company. It was named for
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in
London
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. Globe Theatre is the province's largest performing arts organization and the regional theatre for Regina. The theatre is housed in the
Prince Edward Building
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in downtown Regina, a designated heritage site that was built in 1906 as the Regina Post Office and
RCMP
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headquarters and later became
City Hall. The theatre took over the second and third floors of the building in 1981. In 2014, Globe Theatre purchased The Prince Edward Building.
Globe Theatre programs two stages: a 406-seat theatre-in-the-round stage and a 100-seat black box space where the theatre produces emerging artists and work. The theatre produces six productions per year. The Globe Theatre School was launched in 2006.
Globe Theatre underwent extensive renovations between 2020 and 2024, with a performance of a Peter Pan adaptation welcoming audiences back to the main venue on November 27, 2024. While the theatre was under renovation, a number of performances were held at other venues throughout Regina. Remaining work is expected to be complete in time for the theatre's 60 year anniversary in 2026.
Artistic directors
* Ken Kramer (1966–1989)
* Susan Ferley (1989–1998)
* Ruth Smillie (1998–2019)
*
Jennifer Brewin (2020–present)
See also
*
List of Canadian organizations with royal patronage
*
Saskatchewan Royal Connections
*
Culture in Regina, Saskatchewan
References
External links
*
Globe Theatre fonds (R3474)at
Library and Archives Canada
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1966 establishments in Saskatchewan
Culture of Regina, Saskatchewan
Organizations based in Regina, Saskatchewan
Organizations established in 1966
Theatre companies in Saskatchewan
Theatres completed in 1966
Organizations based in Canada with royal patronage
Tourist attractions in Regina, Saskatchewan