The Regal Theatre is a fine Art Deco theatre located in the Perth suburb of Subiaco in Western Australia. It was built in 1937, and officially opened on 27 April 1938. The venue was built by grandparents of playwright Dorothy Hewett.
Named for King George VI who ascended to the throne during its construction, the theatre was originally for films only, but in 1977 it was converted into a live theatre. it is one of the few remaining theatres in Perth.
Venue The Regal Theatre is suited to all forms of theatre including stage shows, concerts, comedies, operas, film festivals and rock shows. Its seating capacity is 1074 people.
Facilities 56 possible Fly Lines (32 Installed) orchestra pit FOH camera 5 dressing rooms 2 chorus rooms 1 green room
Past performances
David Strassman Beauty and the Beast South Pacific Hair The Complete Works of Shakespeare Stayin' Alive Floorplay Off Work Robbee Williams Show Respect Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - Performed by Perth Youth Theatre The Wizard Of Oz Menopause the Musical Art Peter Pan RENT07 (Rent) Wakakirri 2002 Heats The Phantom of the Opera Oliver Twist
Further reading Dunn, Frank. (2004) Now and then - Brief history of the Regal Theatre. Sunday times (Perth, W.A.), 14 March 2004 Geneve, Vyonne.(1998) The picture gardens of Western Australia. Trust news, Apr. 1998, p. 8-10 Hocking Planning and Architecture.(2001) Regal Theatre, Subiaco : conservation plan Perth, W.A. Hocking Planning and Architecture.
References
External links