ACT Aberdeen
| ACT Aberdeen | |
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 ACT Aberdeen | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Arts, Centre and Theatre |
| Address | 33 King Street, ABERDEEN AB24 5AA |
| Town or city | Aberdeen |
| Country | Scotland |
| Coordinates | 57°08′58″N 2°05′39″W / 57.1495°N 2.0941°W |
| Website | |
| http://www.act-aberdeen.org.uk/ | |
ACT Aberdeen is a theatre on King Street in Aberdeen, Scotland.
ACT Aberdeen is recognised nationally as an inclusive community hub which hosts arts activities across a wide demographic. With our ethos of “everyone is entitled to an enriching cultural life, regardless of age or social circumstance”, we are a truly intergenerational organisation, with performing arts tuition at the heart of what we do.
More than 100,000 individuals pass through the ACT doors each year, with over 40 professional, amateur and youth companies who rely on us as the only mid-scale theatre venue in the North East of Scotland. Our backbone is our 80 strong volunteer base, supporting our dedicated core staff, who continue to provide excellent service coupled with affordable performance, conference and rehearsal space for City and Shire organisations.
Formally known as Aberdeen Arts Centre.
The centre was the subject of controversy in 1998 when Aberdeen City Council withdrew core funding from the venue. A team of local people, led by Annie Inglis M.B.E, joined forces to take over the lease of the building and established Castlegate Arts Ltd, a volunteer led charity which now runs the centre.
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Coordinates: 57°08′58″N 2°05′39″W / 57.1495°N 2.0941°W