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La Boite Theatre Opens in 1972

The purpose-built La Boite theatre officially opened on Sunday June 4, 1972.

The purpose-built La Boite theatre officially opened on Sunday June 4, 1972.


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Tunnel wall graffiti from Plastik! in 1983 and Newboards '98.

Tunnel wall graffiti from Plastik! in 1983 and Newboards '98.
Courtesy Ian Lawson


Jennifer Blocksidge's Xmas message

Jennifer Blocksidge's Xmas message
The Brisbane Repertory Theatre Newsletter, December 1972


La Boite's Interior.

La Boite's Interior.
Courtesy QPAC Museum. Photograph by Blair Wilson.


David Chandler  David Watson , performing the first act of A Refined Look at Existencefor the official opening Sunday June 4, 1972.

David Chandler David Watson , performing the first act of A Refined Look at Existencefor the official opening Sunday June 4, 1972.
Courtesy Rikki Burke


Kaye Stevenson performing the first act of A Refined Look at Existencefor the official opening Sunday June 4, 1972.

Kaye Stevenson performing the first act of A Refined Look at Existencefor the official opening Sunday June 4, 1972.
Courtesy Rikki Burke


Kaye Stevenson & David Chandler, performing the first act of A Refined Look at Existence for the official opening Sunday June 4, 1972.

Kaye Stevenson & David Chandler, performing the first act of A Refined Look at Existence for the official opening Sunday June 4, 1972.
Courtesy Rikki Burke


Jennifer Blocksidge in action amongst the audience in the new La Boite Theatre, 1972.

Jennifer Blocksidge in action amongst the audience in the new La Boite Theatre, 1972.
Courtesy Rikki Burke


Kaye Stevenson & David Chandler, performing the first act of A Refined Look at Existence for the official opening Sunday June 4, 1972.

Kaye Stevenson & David Chandler, performing the first act of A Refined Look at Existence for the official opening Sunday June 4, 1972.
Courtesy Rikki Burke


The opening ceremony was followed by an interpretative movement piece Labour and Achievement designed and directed by Graeme Johnston.

The opening ceremony was followed by an interpretative movement piece Labour and Achievement designed and directed by Graeme Johnston.
Courtesy Rikki Burke


The opening ceremony was followed by an interpretative movement piece Labour and Achievement designed and directed by Graeme Johnston.

The opening ceremony was followed by an interpretative movement piece Labour and Achievement designed and directed by Graeme Johnston.
Courtesy Rikki Burke


Souvenir Program. Design by Luigi Forzin.

Souvenir Program. Design by Luigi Forzin.
Courtesy QPAC Museum.


The 1974 flood!

The 1974 flood!


Tunnel wall graffiti, circa 2000.

Tunnel wall graffiti, circa 2000.
Courtesy Ian Lawson


Techie message in the tunnel! Circa 2000.

Techie message in the tunnel! Circa 2000.
Courtesy Ian Lawson


Front view of one of La Boite's two cottages, circa 2003..

Front view of one of La Boite's two cottages, circa 2003..
Courtesy Ian Lawson


The work area and one of La Boite's cottages, circa 2003..

The work area and one of La Boite's cottages, circa 2003..
Courtesy Ian Lawson


Stage door and the famous La Boite symbol, circa 2003.

Stage door and the famous La Boite symbol, circa 2003.
Courtesy Ian Lawson


The stairs down to the outdoor work area, circa 2003..

The stairs down to the outdoor work area, circa 2003..
Courtesy Ian Lawson


The Courtyard, circa 2003.

The Courtyard, circa 2003.
Courtesy Ian Lawson


La Boite with Suncorp Stadium towering above it, circa 2003.

La Boite with Suncorp Stadium towering above it, circa 2003.
Courtesy Ian Lawson.


Circa 2003

Circa 2003
Courtesy Ian Lawson


Circa 2003

Circa 2003
Courtesy Ian Lawson


La Boite ticket, 1972

La Boite ticket, 1972
Courtesy QPAC Museum.


Courier Mail article on new La Boiite President, Blair Wilson, 1973.

Courier Mail article on new La Boiite President, Blair Wilson, 1973.
Courtesy Blair Wilson.


Courtesy Muriel Watson


Courtesy Muriel Watson


Blair Wilson Prelimenary Sketch Plans

Blair Wilson Prelimenary Sketch Plans
Courtesy Muriel Watson


The Telegraph, 23 October 1971.

The Telegraph, 23 October 1971.
Courtesy Kaye Stevenson


Courtesy Muriel Watson


Jennifer Blocksidge circa 1967.

Jennifer Blocksidge circa 1967.
Courtesy Rikki Burke.


Courtesy Kaye Stevenson.


Bruce Blocksidge, La Boite Council Chair 1967 to 1972.

Bruce Blocksidge, La Boite Council Chair 1967 to 1972.


Blair Wilson, La Boite Theatre Architect.

Blair Wilson, La Boite Theatre Architect.


Bruce Blocksidge, La Boite Council Chair 1967 to 1972.

Bruce Blocksidge, La Boite Council Chair 1967 to 1972.
Courtesy Bruce Blocksidge


Courtesy Muriel Watson


Courtesy Muriel Watson


The Australian Women's Weekly article on architect Blair Wilson, June 6, 1973.

The Australian Women's Weekly article on architect Blair Wilson, June 6, 1973.
Courtesy Blair Wilson.


Courtesy Rikki Burke


Architect Blair Wilson and his family at La Boite, 1973.

Architect Blair Wilson and his family at La Boite, 1973.
The Australian Women's Weekly, June 6, 1973. Courtesy Blair Wilson.


La Boite interior and courtyard, in the Australian  Woman's Weekly June 6, 1973.

La Boite interior and courtyard, in the Australian Woman's Weekly June 6, 1973.
Courtesy Blair Wilson.


The purpose-built La Boite theatre officially opened on Sunday June 4, 1972.

The purpose-built La Boite theatre officially opened on Sunday June 4, 1972.


La Boite Theatre, newly opened in 1972.

La Boite Theatre, newly opened in 1972.
Courtesy Rikki Burke


La Boite under construction, 1972.

La Boite under construction, 1972.
Courtesy Rikki Burke


La Boite under construction, 1972.

La Boite under construction, 1972.
Courtesy Rikki Burke


Jennifer Blocksidge, La Boite Honorary Theatre Director 1969-1975 & Council President 1976-1978 and 1981. Photo 1976.

Jennifer Blocksidge, La Boite Honorary Theatre Director 1969-1975 & Council President 1976-1978 and 1981. Photo 1976.
Courtesy QPAC Museum


From the Courier Mail, Bruce Blocksidge announces the new La Boite building's construction.

From the Courier Mail, Bruce Blocksidge announces the new La Boite building's construction.
Words by David Rowbotham. Thanks to Sue Walker


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