The Australian Theatre for Young People could be forced to close its doors if the Berejiklian Government does not see through its promised redevelopment of Walsh Bay, the arts company's chairman has warned.
''Moving has been an absolute nightmare for ATYP,'' Mr Puplick, a former federal Liberal senator, said. ''But we have been sustained on the basis of [Art's Minister] Don Harwin’s assurances that the Berejiklian government is committed to Pier 2/3 and that our new home will allow us to develop further as Australia’s leading youth theatre company.
Founded in 1963 ATYP aims to help young people develop a love of theatre while championing young talent. Its new quarters at the revamped Walsh Bay is to replace its old home at Studio 1 on Pier 4/5, which had been noisy and cold in winter, hot in summer and without dressing rooms.