{"id":5716,"date":"2025-03-28T09:27:50","date_gmt":"2025-03-28T09:27:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ministry1.govmu.org\/mach\/?p=5716"},"modified":"2025-05-28T11:20:21","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T11:20:21","slug":"port-louis-theatre-restoration-nears-completion-after-17-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/culture.govmu.org\/mach\/?p=5716","title":{"rendered":"Port Louis Theatre Restoration Nears Completion After 17 Years"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5716\" class=\"elementor elementor-5716\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4d1261 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f4d1261\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f751c3a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f751c3a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e649a3 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e649a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>After nearly two decades of closure, the <strong>Port Louis Theatre<\/strong>\u2014a crown jewel of Mauritius\u2019 cultural heritage\u2014is set to reopen its doors, with restoration works expected to be completed by <strong>August 2025<\/strong>.<\/p><p>During a recent site visit, <strong>Minister of Arts and Culture Mahendra Gondeea<\/strong> and <strong>Junior Minister V\u00e9ronique Leu-Govind<\/strong> reviewed the progress of the renovation project.<\/p><p>The restoration aims to <strong>revive the theatre\u2019s original splendour<\/strong>, including its <strong>sculptures, frescoes, and lighting design<\/strong>, while ensuring the space is ready to welcome the public once again.<\/p><p>\u201cThis theatre holds a special place in my heart,\u201d said Minister Gondeea. \u201cWe are committed to bringing it back to life as a vibrant space for the arts, accessible to all Mauritians.\u201d<\/p><p>Junior Minister Leu-Govind also highlighted the cultural and historical value of the project, noting that its reopening will serve as a <strong>symbol of artistic revival and national pride<\/strong>.<\/p><p>The Port Louis Theatre\u2019s return is set to mark a major milestone in the preservation and promotion of Mauritius\u2019 performing arts and architectural heritage.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7337922 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7337922\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0bc0694 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"0bc0694\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-5716 gallery-columns-5 gallery-size-medium'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"0bc0694\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Theatre Restoration\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6NTcxOCwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL2N1bHR1cmUuZ292bXUub3JnXC9tYWNoXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDI1XC8wNVwvVGhlYXRyZS1SZXN0b3JhdGlvbi5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiIwYmMwNjk0In0%3D\" href='https:\/\/culture.govmu.org\/mach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Theatre-Restoration.jpg'><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/culture.govmu.org\/mach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Theatre-Restoration-225x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culture.govmu.org\/mach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Theatre-Restoration-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/culture.govmu.org\/mach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Theatre-Restoration.jpg 602w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"0bc0694\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Theatre Restoration1\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6NTcxOSwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL2N1bHR1cmUuZ292bXUub3JnXC9tYWNoXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDI1XC8wNVwvVGhlYXRyZS1SZXN0b3JhdGlvbjEuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiMGJjMDY5NCJ9\" href='https:\/\/culture.govmu.org\/mach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Theatre-Restoration1.jpg'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/culture.govmu.org\/mach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Theatre-Restoration1-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culture.govmu.org\/mach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Theatre-Restoration1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/culture.govmu.org\/mach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Theatre-Restoration1-600x451.jpg 600w, https:\/\/culture.govmu.org\/mach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Theatre-Restoration1.jpg 602w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"0bc0694\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Theatre Restoration2\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6NTcyMCwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL2N1bHR1cmUuZ292bXUub3JnXC9tYWNoXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDI1XC8wNVwvVGhlYXRyZS1SZXN0b3JhdGlvbjIuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiMGJjMDY5NCJ9\" href='https:\/\/culture.govmu.org\/mach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Theatre-Restoration2.jpg'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/culture.govmu.org\/mach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Theatre-Restoration2-225x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culture.govmu.org\/mach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Theatre-Restoration2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/culture.govmu.org\/mach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Theatre-Restoration2.jpg 602w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"0bc0694\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Theatre Restoration3\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6NTcyMSwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL2N1bHR1cmUuZ292bXUub3JnXC9tYWNoXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDI1XC8wNVwvVGhlYXRyZS1SZXN0b3JhdGlvbjMuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiMGJjMDY5NCJ9\" href='https:\/\/culture.govmu.org\/mach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Theatre-Restoration3.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/culture.govmu.org\/mach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Theatre-Restoration3-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culture.govmu.org\/mach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Theatre-Restoration3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/culture.govmu.org\/mach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Theatre-Restoration3-600x451.jpg 600w, https:\/\/culture.govmu.org\/mach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Theatre-Restoration3.jpg 602w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"0bc0694\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Theatre Restoration4\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6NTcyMiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL2N1bHR1cmUuZ292bXUub3JnXC9tYWNoXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDI1XC8wNVwvVGhlYXRyZS1SZXN0b3JhdGlvbjQuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiMGJjMDY5NCJ9\" href='https:\/\/culture.govmu.org\/mach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Theatre-Restoration4.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/culture.govmu.org\/mach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Theatre-Restoration4-225x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culture.govmu.org\/mach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Theatre-Restoration4-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/culture.govmu.org\/mach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Theatre-Restoration4.jpg 602w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After nearly two decades of closure, the Port Louis Theatre\u2014a crown jewel of Mauritius\u2019 cultural heritage\u2014is set to reopen its doors, with restoration works expected to be completed by August 2025. During a recent site visit, Minister of Arts and Culture Mahendra Gondeea and Junior Minister V\u00e9ronique Leu-Govind reviewed the progress of the renovation project. The restoration aims to revive the theatre\u2019s original splendour, including its sculptures, frescoes, and lighting design, while ensuring the space is ready to welcome the public once again. \u201cThis theatre holds a special place in my heart,\u201d said Minister Gondeea. \u201cWe are committed to bringing\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5721,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5716","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"blocksy_meta":{"styles_descriptor":{"styles":{"desktop":"","tablet":"","mobile":""},"google_fonts":[],"version":5}},"wpmagazine_modules_lite_featured_media_urls":{"thumbnail":["https:\/\/culture.govmu.org\/mach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Theatre-Restoration3-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"cvmm-medium":["https:\/\/culture.govmu.org\/mach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Theatre-Restoration3-300x300.jpg",300,300,true],"cvmm-medium-plus":["https:\/\/culture.govmu.org\/mach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Theatre-Restoration3-305x207.jpg",305,207,true],"cvmm-portrait":["https:\/\/culture.govmu.org\/mach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Theatre-Restoration3-400x451.jpg",400,451,true],"cvmm-medium-square":["https:\/\/culture.govmu.org\/mach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Theatre-Restoration3-600x451.jpg",600,451,true],"cvmm-large":["https:\/\/culture.govmu.org\/mach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Theatre-Restoration3.jpg",602,451,false],"cvmm-small":["https:\/\/culture.govmu.org\/mach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Theatre-Restoration3-130x95.jpg",130,95,true],"full":["https:\/\/culture.govmu.org\/mach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Theatre-Restoration3.jpg",602,451,false]},"categories_names":{"8":{"name":"News","link":"https:\/\/culture.govmu.org\/mach\/?cat=8"}},"tags_names":[],"comments_number":"0","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.govmu.org\/mach\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5716","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.govmu.org\/mach\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.govmu.org\/mach\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.govmu.org\/mach\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.govmu.org\/mach\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=5716"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/culture.govmu.org\/mach\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5716\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5876,"href":"https:\/\/culture.govmu.org\/mach\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5716\/revisions\/5876"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.govmu.org\/mach\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/5721"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.govmu.org\/mach\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=5716"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.govmu.org\/mach\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=5716"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.govmu.org\/mach\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=5716"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}