Photo: Linda RobertsonSupporting the continuation and development of local theatre has been top of mind for Dunedin City Council arts adviser Cara Paterson since the closure of the Fortune Theatre in May last year. ‘‘The loss of the Fortune did leave a void, both in performance and infrastructure,’’ Ms Paterson said. However, the latest arts funding round had revealed a strong mixture of theatre development and presentation, she said. An issue of concern for Ms Paterson is the pressure on venues in the city. ‘‘We need a short-term solution [while the study continues], and in the longer term we can, hopefully, develop a new space.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 25, 2019 16:30 UTC