| Yuen Long Theatre opened in
May 2000. This modern performing arts venue has
become a centre for the arts in the Northwest region
of the New Territories.
The
Theatre is situated at Yuen Long Tai Yuk Road
in the vicinity of Yuen Long Park, Yuen Long Stadium
and the Public Swimming Pool. The bamboo courtyard
is a focus within the foyer, which creates an
ambience of serenity and tranquility.
The Theatre houses a 923-seat auditorium,
a 180m2 dance studio, a 192m2
rehearsal room, a 117m2 lecture room, a 136m2 function room and a 120m2 exhibition corner, providing
a good variety of facilities to meet the needs
of venue users for a wide range of cultural and
entertainment activities. The auditorium, which
is the main feature of the Theatre, is installed
with the state-of-the-art stage systems and equipment
and can be used for all types of cultural performances.
Financial Figures for 2011/2012
Expenditure
Salaries: $6,859,000
Operating Costs (technical & specialist services,
maintenance and contract services, etc): $16,898,000
Electricity, Cleaning and Security: $5,437,000
Publicity: $222,000
Promotional Activities: $1,042,000
Total: $30,459,000
Revenue
Hiring: $8,457,000
Other revenue: $224,000
Total: $8,681,000
Attendance: 231,000
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