The Capitol Theatre is located along Campbell Street, in the inner city suburb of Haymarket. It was originally built in 1892 in the Federation Free Classical architectural style for use as the Belmore Markets. In 1916, the building was converted to a hippodrome designed specifically for the Wirth Bros circus. It was converted into the Capitol Theatre in 1928 by John Eberson, a renowned American designer of theatrically themed theatres. In 1981, a conservation order saved it from demolition and it was restored and reconstructed in the 1990s. It has recently been hosting another run of the successful musical Cats.
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Beautiful old theatre Joe, I saw 'Wicked' there.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Grace. It's "Jim" here but thanks for the comment.
DeleteThank goodness from the Conservation Order. This is a lovely example of the beautiful architecture of your city. So much history behind it. A circus there....how cool. I bet the inside is lovely.
ReplyDeleteI have never seen "Cats" only heard about it. Looks like a nice venue for it.
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It's good that they've saved it.
ReplyDeleteI've never actually seen Cats.
ReplyDeleteCats will never end!
ReplyDeleteI'm allergic to cats. Wonder if the Musical would make me sneeze? Interesting sign.
ReplyDeleteA grand old theatre is that one. Did some casual work there many many years ago when I was a mere uni student.
ReplyDelete"a triumphant piece of musical theatre" in a triumphant piece of restoration.
ReplyDeleteWill you be going Jim?
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen this one yet Joe but I'd like to.
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ReplyDeleteamazing.
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