Location: 240 Exhibition Street, Melbourne
Opened: 1928
On the site of one of Melbourne's earliest play-houses, the Iron Pot, the Comedy Theatre is a 997 seat venue in the portfolio of David Marriner.
Although it was officially called The Olympic Theatre by its owner George Coppin, the colloquial name The Iron Pot was used primarily used by locals. It was built in 1855, and was abandoned in 1894. The Spanish styled Comedy Theatre is used for musicals, plays and comedy shows.
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Forum Theatre
Regent Theatre
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Tuesday, 11 February 2014
Sunday, 9 February 2014
Forum Theatre, Melbourne
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
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
Saturday, 8 February 2014
Regent Theatre - Melbourne
Location: Collins Street, Melbourne
Opened: 15 March, 1929
The 3,250 seat Regent Theatre opened on Collins Street in 1929 as part of Francis Thring's Regent franchise. On April 29 1945, fire struck the Regent and destroyed the auditorium, which took 2 years to rebuild.
Dogged by constant rumours of demolition in the 1960's, and in 1970 the Regent franchise - including venues in South Yarra and Ballarat - were closed down. The contents of the theaters were auctioned. Lord Mayor Alan Walley and his successor Ron Walker both supported the demolition of the theatre, despite a Save The Regent campaign attempting to save it. It was eventually saved by Premier Rupert Hamer, who created heritage protection that ensured its survival.
It sat dormant for 26 years until the grand vision of entrepreneur David Marriner's vision of restoration for the theatre was complete. In 1996, the venue reopened as a 2,162 seat theatre hosting musicals and plays.
Opened: 15 March, 1929
The 3,250 seat Regent Theatre opened on Collins Street in 1929 as part of Francis Thring's Regent franchise. On April 29 1945, fire struck the Regent and destroyed the auditorium, which took 2 years to rebuild.
Dogged by constant rumours of demolition in the 1960's, and in 1970 the Regent franchise - including venues in South Yarra and Ballarat - were closed down. The contents of the theaters were auctioned. Lord Mayor Alan Walley and his successor Ron Walker both supported the demolition of the theatre, despite a Save The Regent campaign attempting to save it. It was eventually saved by Premier Rupert Hamer, who created heritage protection that ensured its survival.
It sat dormant for 26 years until the grand vision of entrepreneur David Marriner's vision of restoration for the theatre was complete. In 1996, the venue reopened as a 2,162 seat theatre hosting musicals and plays.
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