The Victoria Symphony orchestra says it's being forced out of the venue where it has performed for 78 years due to an exorbitant increase in rent. Starting in September, the symphony will relocate half of its season's shows from the Royal Theatre in downtown Victoria to the Farquhar Auditorium at the University of Victoria. The symphony says the Royal Theatre — a 1,416-seat venue that opened in 1913 and is the region's largest theatre — plans to more than double its rent. The symphony, along with the Pacific Opera Victoria and Dance Victoria, occupy 91 per cent of the prime weekend dates at the theatre, he said. (Victoria Symphony Orchestra/Supplied)"It makes it really tough to get in other presenters and audiences.

Source: CBC News December 07, 2018 03:45 UTC