Princess Theatre
Theatre North, as managers of the Princess Theatre and Earl Arts Centre, take our responsibility to public health seriously.
We closely monitor and align with the latest advice from Federal, state and local governments and have comprehensive Covid-safe plans, which are reviewed and updated as health advice changes.
To make sure you are safe and feel comfortable during your visit with us, we have in place a range of Covid-safety measures.
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Safety Measures
Capacity
Theatre North has approval to operate at 100% capacity for both The Princess Theatre and Earl Arts Centre. We are operating in accordance with the requirements of Tier 1 of the Tasmanian Events Framework.
Mask Wearing
Masks are no longer mandatory at the theatre, however we strongly encourage patrons to wear one. Our staff will be wearing facemasks to assist in keeping them healthy and to keep the show on the road.
Check In
While the State Government has relaxed check in requirements for hospitality and retails, patrons attending the Princess Theatre and Earl Arts Centre are still required to check in using the Check In Tas app. This is because our venues are managed under the Tasmanian Events Framework.
Please download the app prior to attendance and use it on arrival at the show.
Check In is no longer required when coming into the box office or for visitors during the regular course of business, unless there is a performance in progress.
Staggered Arrival Times & Alternate Entrances
The foyers of the Princess Theatre and Earl Arts Centre are relatively small compared to the venues themselves, with low carrying capacities. For popular shows, staggered arrival times or alternate entrance points may be used to prevent crowding at the entrance to the venue and in the foyers.
Information on your arrival time and entrance will be sent to you in a pre-show email 24-72 hours prior to your show.
Should you be arriving in a group with seats across different entry times, please arrive together at the earlier time.
If you’re meeting friends, we ask that you arrange to meet some way from the theatre, to prevent congestion in the foyer or on the footpath outside.
Physical Distancing
Our current seating plan is in an approved COVID-safe seating map to 100% capacity.
You will be seated next to other patrons.
We strongly encourage you to apply 1.5m physical distancing on entry and when exiting the theatres. Please keep your mask on and help us to minimise congestion where possible.
Interval & Bar
Cleaning & Hygiene
Box Office
We ask that you:
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BOX OFFICE ARRANGEMENTS
The Princess Theatre Box Office is open for in-person and over-the-phone transactions Mon - Fri, 10am - 5pm
In our shopfront, physical distancing measures apply.
We ask that patrons use our phone and internet services if they’re feeling unwell and thank patrons in advance for their patience and support as we safely manage our venues.
Online transactions continue to operate as normal - www.theatrenorth.com.au
Please check the individual show pages online for information about postponement or cancellation. All ticket holders to cancelled shows are entitled to a refund. Please contact the Box Office to discuss your options.
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The Princess Theatre and Earl Arts Centre are owned by the City of Launceston and are managed on a lease arrangement by Theatre North Inc.
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