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Regal Theatre | |
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![]() Regal Theatre, cnr Hay Street and Rokeby Road | |
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General information | |
Architectural style | Art Deco |
Address | 474 Hay Street |
Town or city | Subiaco |
Country | Australia |
Coordinates | 31°56′49″S115°49′26″E / 31.9469°S 115.8238°E |
Construction started | 1936 |
Inaugurated | 27 April 1938 |
Client | Coade and A.T. Hewitt |
Landlord | Baker Trust |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | William G. Bennett |
Website | |
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Type | State Registered Place |
Designated | 28 February 1995 |
Reference no. | 2454 |
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. [1] [ self-published source ] The venue was built by grandparents of playwright Dorothy Hewett. [2] [ self-published source ]
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. As of 2024 [update] it is one of the few remaining theatres in Perth.
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.
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