Regal Theatre

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Regal Theatre

The Regal Theatre is a theatre located in the suburb of Subiaco in Perth, Western Australia.

The theatre was named for King George VI who, at the time, had taken up the throne.

It was originally a theatre for films, but in 1977 the Regal was converted into a live theatre. It is one of the few remaining theatres in Perth.

1 Opening Night
2 Venue
3 Facilities
4 Upcoming Performances
5 Past Performances
6 See also
7 Further reading
8 External links

[edit] Opening Night

The Regal Theatre's opening night was on the 27th of April 1938 with the film Love Under Fire.

[edit] Venue

The Regal Theatre is suited to all forms of theatre including stage shows, concerts, comedies, operas, film festivals and rock shows. The seating capacity is 1074 people.

[edit] Facilities

56 Possible Fly Lines (32 Installed)
23.4 Square Meter Orchestra Pit
FOH Camera
5 Dressing Rooms
2 Chorus Rooms
1 Green Room

[edit] Upcoming Performances

Hair
The Complete Works of Shakesphere
Stayin' Alive
Floorplay
Off Work
Robbee Williams Show
Respect

[edit] Past Performances

There have been many performances at the Regal Theatre, some are listed below

Joesph and His Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat - Performed by Perth Youth Theatre
The Wizard Of Oz
Menopause the Musical
Art
Peterpan
RENT07 (Rent (musical))

[edit] See also

[edit] 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.