Regal Theatre, Perth

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.

Opening Night

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

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.

Facilities

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

Recent Performances

• Beauty and the Beast [Playlovers Theatre]
• South Pacific
• Hair
• The Complete Works of Shakesphere
• Stayin' Alive
• Floorplay
• Off Work
• Robbee Williams Show
• Respect

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))

See also

• The Playhouse Theatre (Perth)
• His Majesty's Theatre, Western Australia

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.

External links

• Regal Theatre