Her majestys was two doors from the regent theatre in queen street. Nov 11, 2014 onetime brisbane cbd institution the regent theatre has undergone a makeover, with its heritage foyer reemerging on tuesday as the citys new visitor information centre. The answers are in a new history of brisbane s regent theatre. Having survived a fire, a flood, twenty years in darkness and many threats of demolition to turn the magnificent theatre into a car park or tabaret, the venue reopened in august 1996 meticulously refurbished and returned to its breathtaking former glory. The newest addition to the hoyts theatres chain was the brisbane regent theatre, which opened on 8th november 1929 with fox movietone follies of 1. Brisbane while the city awaits the outcome of the redevelopment of the remains of this priceless treasure, a reflection on its past follows. A brisbane man has spent the last seven years discovering the past, present and future of one of the citys most iconic venues. The regent theatre is a theatre in dunedin, new zealand with a seating capacity of about 1,650. Regent theatre, stokeontrent box office buy tickets. Comments about regent theatre in brisbane, au cinema. Three crooked kings by matthew condon the first in a fascinating trilogy at its core is terence murray lewis, deposed and jailed former police commissioner.
A journey through space and time documentary journey into the center of the universe touch your heart 1,779 watching live now. Bryan james 1929 papers on adelaide theatre and cinema history. Regent building environment, land and water queensland. Historical photos in the beginning construction of the regent theatre began in march 1919, and while the date of opening night is in dispute, some documents say it took place later the same year on october 16, 1919. Michael gillies with ann garms at the recent release of michaels book the regent brisbane s motion picture cathedral. Both songs made canadian history with glass tiger winning successive junos a year apart for single of the year, from the same album. Michael gillies with ann garms at the recent release of michaels book the regent brisbanes motion picture cathedral. Explore the city with a free guided walk that takes you to some of the outstanding sites such as brisbane arcade, city hall, treasury casino, queens gardens, old state library, the botanic gardens, old government house, brisbane club and the only statue of. We recommend booking the regent theatre tours ahead of time to secure your spot. Collection of digitised photographs of brisbane s regent theatre taken ca. It is such a bonus when live theatre is staged at the regent theatre. A beautiful documentary of one of the finest motion picture cinemas to be built in australia. Find that out and more in this new detailed history of brisbane s regent theatre, the largest and most ornate theatre and picture palace built in the city of brisbane, queensland. Hardback, 174 pages, 210 x 275mm, lavishly illustrated with more than 190 quality fullcolour and monochrome images.
A detailed history of the regent building and its redevelopments can be found on the queensland heritage register. This theatre also came close to being demolished but was saved by some concerned citizens. The answers are in a new history of brisbanes regent theatre. The angel air vents i adapted as the air vents for the airconditioning on the mezzanine level and in the bar. Bryan james 1929 papers on adelaide theatre and cinema. The metro theatre, perth, was a rebuild of the regent, which retained its wurlitzer organ, the only organ in an australian metro theatre. Tony moore built as a tribute to hollywoods golden era, the regent theatre in queen street mall has been part of brisbane s history. Jun 29, 2011 demolition of the formerly heritage listed regent begins.
You entered this from the top of the marble staircase. The regent is a proposed 40 storey office tower that will front elizabeth street and link through to wintergarden in brisbane scbd the development is targeting a 5 star nabers and green star ratings. It contained tapestries, paintings and other art works which made going to the pictures as much a cultural uplifting experience as it was entertainment. Regent theatre was a heritagelisted cinema at 167 queen street, brisbane city, city of brisbane, queensland, australia on the queen street mall.
It housed a threemanual, fifteenrank wurlitzer organ, which was opened by stanley wallace. In many ways, its architecture and colour scheme were the most attractive and elegant of all the regents. Old photographs show vintage scenes of streets, people and businesses. Restored regent theatre reopened as tourist hub brisbane times. Part of the regent theatre 100th anniversary celebration. Great theatre and great disabled access the regent theatre. Reliving the glory days of brisbanes iconic regent theatre. Apr 24, 20 the regent theatre in melbourne was part of the regent theatre cinema chain in australia.
Reliving the glory days of brisbanes iconic regent theatre abc. It is one of six city theatres collectively known as melbournes east end theatre district. The application was advertised for public submissions in the couriermail of june 5, 2009. The lavish opulence of the regent theatre is a product of the glorious fantasy and escapism of hollywood, right in the heart of melbourne. Encyclopaedia of australian theatre organs history part 7. Memories of the regent theatre in rundle street adelaide. Cloudland history cloudland, originally called luna park, was constructed in 193940, and opened in 1940, along with an alpine railway constructed to take patrons up the hill to the venue. Historical images of brisbane, queensland in the 1940s and 1950s. Lord mayor graham quirk launched the restored theatre foyer with developer chris mcclusky just. Oct 05, 2014 when the regent theatre first opened in rundle street on june 29th 1928 it was described by the advertiser writer of the day as a palace of art.
Regent theatre history of brisbane must do brisbane. To record the history of the large format movies and the 70mm cinemas as remembered by the people who worked with the films. All these designs are descended from charles garniers for the paris opera, palais garnier completed in 1875. Regent on broadway, a large theatre in palmerston north regent theatre, christchurch, a cinema in christchurchs cathedral square the regent theatre, dunedin, famous for its annual secondhand book. The regent building on elizabeth street in the cbd.
Regent theatre brisbane brisbane, queensland, australia. Architectural plan of brisbanes regent theatre, 16 jan 1929. We are celebrating star wars day with a special marathon screening of the original star wars movie trilogy. The regent theatre was formerly known as the gaumont and it is a theatre and concert venue located on st helens street, ipswich. Comments about regent theatre in brisbane, au cinema treasures. Please see a front of house staff member outside the regent theatre to gain access. Timeline world history documentaries recommended for you. Regent theatre melbourne tickets, schedule, seating chart. They have a wide genre of shows ranging from ballet, classical, dance, comedy and many more. Retirement living technology gardening live and lets save super savers health. As a bonus this is the only theatre in melbourne that you can stretch your legs.
As part of our historical collections, state library of queensland holds two. The regent lavish theatre entertained brisbane for decades. Please note, there is no lift access to the dress circle at the regent theatre. Explore the city with a free guided walk that takes you to some of the outstanding sites such as brisbane arcade, city hall, treasury casino, queens gardens, old state library, the botanic gardens, old government house, brisbane club and the only statue of queen victoria.
Regent theatre, billy elliot the musical, marriner group. A newspaper report at the time described the theatre as having been built, decorated and furnished regardless of cost and called it the wonder theatre and the theatre beautiful and goes on, creating an entirely new standard of entertainment, the luxurious regent will become the mecca of all devotees of the magic talking screen because of. Built in 1929 to the design of richard gailey jnr and charles hollinshed designer of the melbourne regent it was one of four opulent regent theatres. The regent theatre is an historic former picture palace built in 1929, closed in 1970, and restored and reopened in 1996 as a live theatre in collins street, in the city of melbourne, australia. The regent lavish theatre entertained brisbane for. Regent tower redevelopment begins in brisbane cbd the. Lord mayor graham quirk launched the restored theatre foyer with developer chris mcclusky just in time for the g20 world leaders summit. It is in the octagon, the citys central plaza, directly opposite the municipal chambers dunedin town hall and close to the dunedin public art gallery. By 1930, apart from the new regent, queen street between albert and edward streets housed his majestys opened 1888, the wintergarden opened in 1924, and the majestic opened 1915.
Due out midoctober 2014, it covers everything from the 1927 conception up to the demolition in 2012. The story of the regent from its conception in 1927 to its partial demolition in 1978 and rebirth in 1980 to its closure in 2010 is one that until now has never been. Encyclopaedia of australian theatre organs history part 6. It is the story of one small citys fight against the biggest outbreak of infectious disease in history. One property of the extensive portfolio owned by dr james mayne and his sister mary was the land in queen st on which, in 1929, brisbanes regent theatre was constructed. Brisbane visitor information and booking centre visit brisbane. Parts of this decor were reused in the showcase cinema and adjoining bar in the 1980 conversion. The opening performance was the prince chap starring thomas meighan and a mack sennett comedy entitled you. Regent theatre was a heritagelisted cinema at 167 queen street, brisbane city, city of.
If you have questions about navigating the buses, ferries and trains, head straight to the translink desk. This book will be essential reading for those who visited the regent, for theatre aficionados and history buffs. Opening of the regent theatre, brisbane 1929 state. New book rediscovers the milk bars and cafes that have been helping to revolutionise culture and cuisine across australia since the early.
Located in the heritagelisted regent theatre, it is also the best place in town to get advice about brisbane and south east queenslands integrated public. How could a building generate such extreme feelings of passion. Built in 1927, the regent theatre is an old neighbourhood cinema located in midtown toronto. Nov 08, 2019 the regent theatre was redeveloped in the 1970s and again in the 2010s under much controversy. Other similar regent theatres in australia were either demolished or have undergone changes. A member of the save the regent group has lodged an application to have the theatre s showcase cinema and bar area heritage listed. Michael gillies has traced the history of the regent theatre in the. When the regent theatre first opened in rundle street on june 29th 1928 it was described by the advertiser writer of the day as a palace of art. The regent theatre was redeveloped in the 1970s and again in the 2010s under much controversy.
Welcome to norwich theatre, bringing together norwich theatre royal, norwich playhouse and stage two under one family and in one website. The construction of stage 1 of the regent project in the heart of the brisbane cbd has begun, with the preservation of the regent cinema heritage artefacts and. Bryan kingsley james was born in adelaide in 1929 and became interested in theatre from an early age. Built in 1929 to the design of richard gailey jnr and charles hollinshed designer of the melbourne regent it was one of four opulent regent theatres constructed in australia in the grand hollywood style of the time. The regent theatre, melbournes palace of dreams 1996 reopening brochure stanley wallace left the regent during 1929, transferring first to the regent, sydney, then moving to brisbane to open the regent there in november, 1929.
The story of the impact of the spanish flu in brisbane has been documented in this book about brisbanes experience during the pneumonic influenza epidemic in 1919. The 2000 seat theatre was located at 487503 george street, sydney, near the sydney town hall. One property of the extensive portfolio owned by dr james mayne and his sister mary was the land in queen st on which, in 1929, brisbane s regent theatre was constructed. The regent in brisbane reflected the evolution of the picture palace concept devised by samuel lionel roxy rothapfels 19 regent theatre in new york which created a fantasy interior where audiences could lose themselves. Seats close to the stage can be requested when booking tickets. Shes hoping, over the next three years to trace the history of brisbane clubs from 1950 to 2000. It is a book for all generations to read and enjoy. The directors of the wintergarden theatre intend placing before brisbane theatregoers the worlds greatest pictures, concert and vaudeville artists, regardless of expense. Regent theatre is a heritagelisted former theatre and cinema in queen street, brisbane, queensland, australia subcategories this category has only the following subcategory. Hoyts completed their series of major regents in the mainland state capitals on 8 november, 1929, when the regent theatre, brisbane, opened. A new bid has been launched to save brisbane s historic regent theatre from demolition. When cloudland was reopened after the war, the name luna park was dropped and.
Originally a picture palace, the regent is now one of melbournes premier live performance venues. Pulling back the curtains on brisbane s old movie theatres. The theatre hosts live theatre, music, graduations and prize givings, opera, dance, film, project launches, conferences, circus, festivals and community events. Michael gillies has traced the history of the regent theatre in the hopes of coming up with a solution for the nowempty block of land. This is the sumptuous upper mezzanine foyer at the brisbane regent pre1978. A member of the save the regent group has lodged an application to have the theatres showcase cinema and bar area heritage listed. Constructed in 1929 as a cinema, the regent theatre, stokeontrent is a number one touring venue. Michael gillies has traced the history of the regent theatre in the hopes of. In central brisbane, the regent was to join a substantial cohort of theatres and theatre cinemas which formed the basis of a vibrant cultural and social hub. Regent theatre, brisbane didnt appreciate the beauty of the theatre as a young person.
Find the perfect at the regent theatre stock photo. Located in the heritagelisted regent theatre foyer, our visitor centre is also the best place in town to get advice about brisbane and south east queenslands integrated public transport service. Brisbane visitor information and booking centre tourist. The regent theatre toronto is and old neighbourhood cinema located in midtown toronto. There is even room to walk along rows, so you dont have to get up close and personal with other audience members as you would at the princess. A resume of various actors and theatre productions. The landmark regent theatre holds a key part in our citys history since opening as a grand picture palace in 1929. Regent building in queen street, brisbane, queensland, australia. Mgm had commenced building a small chain of metro theatres, its first opening in melbourne in april, 1934, followed by brisbane 1937, perth 1938 and adelaide 1939. The variety of entertainment in brisbane in the era 1870 to 1900 including descriptions of the theatre royal, albert hall and gaiety theatre. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. Opening of the regent theatre, brisbane 1929 08 nov 2019november 8, 2019 myles sinnamon a new era in theatrical entertainment in brisbane was ushered in last night when hoyts theatres ltd. The regent theatre melbourne 2020 all you need to know. A beautiful hard covered book that is essential reading for those who visited the regent, for theatre aficionados and history.
Opening of the regent theatre, brisbane 1929 state library of. Ann garms establishment of historic brisbane restaurants. Inside the regent theatre milk bar, brisbane, queensland australia. A new bid has been launched to save brisbanes historic regent theatre from demolition.
The rollercoaster at luna park was destroyed before the fair grounds were opened. Prestigious book for gift or unique souvenir of brisbane. His assistant organist was eileen mccarthy, who remained for some years as solo organist after wallace left. Demolition of the historic regent theatre brisbane begins. A description of brisbane theatre of the old days by reginald spencer browne. Demolition of the formerly heritage listed regent begins. A new book on the regent theatre, brisbane has just been published. Brisbane theatre history theatre royal albert hall.
Onetime brisbane cbd institution the regent theatre has undergone a makeover, with its heritage foyer reemerging on tuesday as the citys new visitor information centre. Built in 1927, the regent theatre toronto is an old neighbourhood cinema located in midtown toronto. The auditorium now holds 1,551 people and is the biggest in east anglia. Designed as a picture palace in the american fashion, and able to host live theatre as well as movies, the regent opened on 8 november 19.
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