Theatre North, as managers of the Princess Theatre and Earl Arts Centre, take our responsibility to public health seriously.

We are closely monitoring the latest advice from Federal, state and local governments and have comprehensive Covid-safe plans, which will evolve 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.

The Four Big Ways You Can Help

1. If you're unwell, be a no-show. Even if it's a sniffle, we encourage you to stay home, then get tested!
2. Get in the habit of bringing a mask (read on below!)
3. Download the Check In Tas app. It will be in use at every event at our venues.
4. Check your emails. A pre-show email will be sent to you 24-72 hours prior to your performance, with up-to-date info on your arrival time, interval & bar arrangements.

Safety Measures

Reduced Attendance

The Princess Theatre is currently restricted to 75% of fixed seated capacity. This equates to 708 patrons.

At the Earl Arts Centre, attendance is 75% of fixed seated capacity. This equates to 139 patrons.

Signage indicating capacity is posted throughout the venue.

Mask Wearing

Please bring a facemask with you, when you attend a show at the Princess Theatre. The State Government has mandated that facemasks must be worn once attendance reaches 374 or more patrons at the Princess.

We recognise that mask-wearing is a new thing in Tasmania and we appreciate your support and forbearance with this new requirement.

Masks are not required for patrons who are under 12 years old, who have a medical certificate stating that they are exempt, or who are performers.

Our Theatre North staff will be wearing masks at show time.

There is no requirement for facemasks at the Earl Arts Centre.

Check In

The State Government requires all attendees to the Princess Theatre and Earl Arts Centre to check in, using the Check In Tas app.

You can help us by:

• downloading the app on your smart phone and registering your details
• once at the theatre, open the app and point towards the QR codes at the entrance or in the foyer
• click "Check In"

It is a quick and painless exercise, and your assistance helps us move patrons through the foyer with a minimum of queueing.

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.

As per our COVID-safety plan, arrival times for audiences must be staggered for this event. Please review the seat number on your ticket in advance, to help us ensure your entry is managed smoothly.

30 minutes before curtain: Rows A - C stalls, Rows A & B circle
25 minutes before curtain: Rows D - G stalls, Row C circle
20 minutes before curtain: Rows H - L stalls, Row D circle
15 minutes before curtain: Rows M - P stalls, Rows F circle
10 minutes before curtain: Rows Q – T stalls, Row E circle
5 minutes before curtain: Rows U - Y stalls, Rows G - K circle

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 75% of capacity.

You may be seated next to other patrons.

We strongly encourage you to apply 1.5m physical distancing on entry and when exiting the theatres. And please help us to minimise congestion where possible.

Interval & Bar

• when you attend, please check the in-house screens for information on interval and bar arrangements, as these are organised on a show-by-show basis
• more flexible ticketing policy, should you not be able to attend due to ill health
• sneeze guards in place and contactless transactions preferred

Cleaning & Hygiene

• more regular, deeper cleans before, during and after events, with frequent sanitisation of high touch-points
• hand sanitiser is available throughout the venues
• signage around health and hygiene throughout the buildings
• masks available on request

Box Office

• more flexible ticketing policy, should you not be able to attend due to ill health
• sneeze guards in place and contactless transactions preferred

We ask that you:

• Please act on the requests of our staff
• Please do not attend the theatre if you feel unwell or are experiencing any COVID symptoms
• Please do not attend if you have been requested to self-isolate or have been in contact with someone who is awaiting COVID test results
• Bring a facemask when attending shows at the Princess Theatre
• Practise physical distancing whilst in the building
• Practise good hand hygiene by washing your hands and using hand sanitiser regularly
• When booking your tickets, please ensure that your contact information is current and correct
• Once in the auditorium, please remain in your allocated seating
• Contactless payments are preferred

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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 - 2pm.

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 re-activate the 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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