Theatre Royal
Tasmania’s Theatre Royal, in Hobart, is Australia's oldest working theatre. It is located in inner-city Hobart, a short stroll from the central business district.
The Theatre Royal is Australia’s only remaining example of a Victorian bijou-style theatre. Built 1834 as a permanent theatre for the rapidly expanding colony, it initially offered entertainment ranging from music hall to cock fights. Leading Australian and international artists have performed here over the decades, including Laurence Olivier, Noel Coward – who described it as “a dream of a theatre” – Lillian Gish, Marcel Marceau, Roy ‘Mo’ Rene, Ruth Cracknell, John Bell, Hugo Weaving. A contemporary centre for the performing arts, the Theatre employs state of the art technology to present an annual program of live theatre, music, dance and entertainment.
Take a guided tour to see the Theatre's elegant Edwardian-style auditorium with its central dome, intricate gilded mouldings and rich colours. Admire the artworks in the Gallery and enjoy a behind-the-scenes glimpse of theatre life. The Theatre Royal has been saved from demolition several times – most notably in the late 1940s when Sir Laurence Olivier was among the many to leap to its defence.
Tours operate each Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 11.00am.
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