The Regal Theatre is a fine

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theatre located in the

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suburb of Subiaco in Western Australia. It was built in 1937, and officially opened on 27 April 1938. The venue was built by grandparents of playwright Dorothy Hewett. Named for

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who ascended to the throne during its construction, the theatre was originally for

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s only, but in 1977 it was converted into a

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. it is one of the few remaining theatres in Perth.

Venue

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.

Facilities

*56 possible Fly Lines (32 Installed) *

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*FOH camera *5 dressing rooms *2 chorus rooms *1

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Past performances

*David Strassman *''Beauty and the Beast'' *''South Pacific'' *''Hair'' *The Complete Works of

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*''Stayin' Alive'' *''Floorplay'' *''Off Work'' *Robbee Williams Show *''Respect'' *''Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat'' - Performed by Perth Youth Theatre *''The Wizard Of Oz'' *''Menopause the Musical'' *''Art'' *''Peter Pan'' *RENT07 (''

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'') *Wakakirri 2002 Heats *''The Phantom of the Opera'' *''Oliver Twist''

References

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* {{Cinemas in Western Australia Theatres in Perth, Western Australia Streamline Moderne architecture in Australia Art Deco architecture in Western Australia Subiaco, Western Australia Hay Street, Perth 1938 establishments in Australia Theatres completed in 1938 State Register of Heritage Places in the City of Subiaco

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