Top international architects picked to pitch three designs for future Canberra Theatre

Internationally renowned buildings on which firms involved in the next stage of the Canberra Theatre project have worked. Pictures Getty Images

Three firms who have worked on significant international design projects have been asked to submit designs for a new theatre for Canberra, as the ACT government presses ahead with its plans to revamp the city's cultural precinct.

Architectus, DesignInc and Hassell have been shortlisted tenderers for the next phase of the government's procurement process, which attracted submissions 21 consortia in its first phase.