His Majesty's Theatre, Western Australia
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His Majesty's Theatre (nicknamed "The Maj") is a theatre in Perth, Western Australia. It is located on the corner of Hay Street and King Street in Perth's central business district.
A heritage icon, the theatre has hosted large scale musicals, ballet, opera and Shakespearean plays.
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[edit] History
His Majesty's Theatre opened on Christmas eve 1904. The building, designed by architect William Wolfe and constructed by Gustav Liebe, is an example of Edwardian architecture. The theatre and adjoining hotel were built for 42,000 pounds in two years, amidst the gold boom early in the 20th century. [1]
Famous performers at His Majesty's Theatre include Dame Nellie Melba, Vivien Leigh, Sir Robert Helpman, Sir John Gielgud, Rex Harrison and Katharine Hepburn[2].
His Majesty's Theatre is home to the West Australian Opera and the West Australian Ballet.[2]
In 2004 the theatre had centenary celebrations and events - including the publications of David Hough's volume of history.
In 2006 His Majesty's Theatre, Perth, Western Australia became 'twinned' with His Majesty's Theatre in Aberdeen, Scotland.
[edit] External links
- ^ www.hismajestystheatre.com.au His Majesty's Theatre - About Us. Accessed March 21, 2006.
- ^ a b www.artswa.wa.gov.au His Majesty's Theatre. Accessed 21 March 2006
[edit] Further reading
- Hough, David (2004) A dream of passion : the centennial history of His Majesty's Theatre (edited by June Hutchison). Perth, W.A. His Majesty's Theatre ISBN 1920843094
(Shortlisted for the Western Australian Premier's Book Awards 2004).
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