The Group

Centenary Theatre Group Inc was established in 1976 in the Brisbane suburb of Jindalee.

In those days we were known as the "Centenary Players" and our first show was a revue staged in 1976 (we became "Centenary Theatre Group Inc." in the early 1990s). During the early years, we had no fixed abode and we performed wherever we could, including kindergartens and church halls. In the late 1970s, a home was finally found for the Players at the Chelmer Community Centre, where we have been performing ever since.

On 10 October 1998 the Centenary Theatre Group took over as trustees of the Chelmer Community Centre. The hall is still available for other community activities, but because of our new status as "Trustees" the Group will be able to apply for grants from Arts Queensland and other bodies.

Another benefit of our trusteeship is that the theatre has a permanent home, a luxury which should not be taken for granted.