Location: Flinders Street, Melbourne
Opened: February, 1929.
On the corner of Flinders and Russell Street, the Forum Theatre is one of Melbourne's favourite entertainment venues. When it opened in 1929, its 3,371 seating capacity was the largest in Australia. Originally known as the State Theatre, it featured a dual-core Wurlitzer Organ which was relocated to Kingston Town Hall in 1963.
At this time, the State Theatre was purchased by the Greater Union Cinema Group, which converted it into two cinemas - The Forum and the Rapallo. 1981 renovations divided the venue into two venues, the Forum 1 is the main downstairs area with a capacity of 1500, and the Forum 2, a smaller upstairs section which fits nearly 600.
The venue fell into disrepair between 1985 and 1995, when it was redeveloped and purchased by David Marriner.
The theatre was designed by international theatre designer John Eberson. It is now used for concerts, as well as comedy and film festivals.
Related:
Regent Theatre
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