From the Maitland Mercury report:
Frank Oakes dedicated 20 years of his life to the Maitland Repertory Theatre as president, overseeing season after season of stage shows at The Playhouse, on High Street.
Looking around Maitland in his retirement, at how the town has grown, he said it’s ready to fully embrace the arts. Mr Oakes said the ideal location would be next to the town hall, across the road from the existing theatre and Maitland Regional Art Gallery. The development could make the southern end of High Street a cultural precinct.
Full article by Sam Norris available at Maitland Mercury, 11 Apr, 2012.
