Were Auckland's unsuccessful theatrical productions victims of the recession?

Auckland City's entertainment business, The Edge, is expected to make a $300,000 operating loss this year as well as losing $2.5 million on the musical My Fair Lady and two star-studded plays.

The disappointing year has also led to three part-time staff being made redundant as a result of closing the Aotea Centre and Auckland Town Hall when the venues are not in use.

The closures are expected to save $250,000 a year.

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