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witnessed the Theatre Royal's re-emergence as a major social centre in the city. This was to be crowned in 1952 by a visit from the-then Princess Elizabeth, but en route to Australia, she was called back to England to become Queen following the death of George VI. Nonetheless, the number of productions increased and a resident company even offered subscription seasons. More work in the 1970s modernised the backstage facilities and created space that was, in the mid-1980s, to become the Backspace Theatre, a popular and affordable performance space for cabaret and smaller local companies. In 1984, the auditorium was again renovated, this time to return its colour to the deep burgundy of the early 1900s. The work was almost complete when disaster struck and the theatre was extensively damaged by fire. The future looked grim, but again the generosity of the public, corporate donors and the State Government ensured that Australia's grand old lady of the theatre world was saved.
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and reconfigured to become the Backspace Theatre, a venue for cabaret and smaller local companies. The work was almost complete when, on 18 June 1984, a fire began backstage and spread to the main auditorium. In addition to structural damage to the roof, the water and smoke damage was extensive but was somewhat contained by a fire curtain that somewhat inexplicably fell across the stage. Most of the furniture, decoration, and technical equipment was damaged; only one painting survived. 'Australia's grand old lady of the theatre world' was quickly launched back into reconstruction, covered by a public fundraising appeal, adequate insurance and the State Government's assurance. However, it would take several years for the theatre to re-open.
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performers. Degraves undertook a major renovation in 1856 but it did not improve bookings or offerings. Following Degraves' death in 1883, Richard Lewis purchased the theatre for £3222. For the next 40 years or so, Lewis made improvements to further attempt to upgrade the theatre's fashion. In 1911 the interior was completely rebuilt, creating the Louis Quatorze style auditorium there today. Designed by
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music, dance and entertainment. Since 1994, it has offered a subscription season and has seen both the number of performances and overall attendances increase steadily. The theatre has incorporated modern technology with the computerisation of the lighting control system and the installation of a computerised ticketing system.
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The theatre enjoyed several successful decades marked with periodic structural updates. In the early 1980s, a A$ 1 million-dollar refurbishment was launched in honour of the theatre's 150-year anniversary. In addition to restoring much of the 1911 decorations, the backstage facilities were modernized
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In 1948, the Old Vic Company toured to Hobart with Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh, who were in part responsible for motivating public opinion towards saving the theatre. A successful fundraising campaign enabled restoration. The building was purchased by the State of Tasmania, and the early 1950s
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The theatre completed its major refurbishment and reopened in March 1986. It re-established itself as a centre of Hobart's social life, thanks in part to government policies encouraging national touring of popular theatre shows. It presents an annual program that features live theatre, contemporary
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His speech was effective. The state government purchased the theatre for £12,000 with the promise of restoration if matching funds were raised. An ambitious public campaign followed and by 1952, the renovations were completed. 'Royal boxes' had been installed specifically for an anticipated visit
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Due to the neighbourhood, early performances tended towards cockfights, boxing, and religious meetings. The patrons of the Shades included visiting seamen and workers from the convict-laden Wapping area surrounding the theatre. They became known for their drunken and disruptive interactions with
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He is blamed for occasional cold chills and slamming doors around the theatre and in 1984 received credit from some for saving the Theatre Royal from a potentially devastating fire. The blaze was prevented from spreading and gutting the entire building only by a fire curtain that mysteriously
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Despite continued attempts at maintaining the theatre, it declined over the next three decades. By the 1940s, the performers had to beware of holes in the stage, unsafe wiring, faulty heating, and cockroaches. Unsafe conditions eventually led to a planned demolition. In 1948, Sir
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from Melbourne, who specialised in theatres, the Shades was replaced with raked stalls seating, and a higher and steeper balcony was built above. The decoration featured red velvet upholstery, gilded highlights, and a crystal chandelier in a domed ceiling.
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death curtailed the planned audience but the theatre re-opened on schedule. The updates were a success; the theatre was booked with frequent productions and became home to a new resident company.
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created a provincial Georgian design and the first stone was laid that year. The location was not ideal for future gentry audiences; it was in a rough and foul-smelling area near an
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of a former actor who was allegedly killed during a fight in the basement. Known as "Fred", the theatre used the ghost for the first time in the 1984 restoration appeal.
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SEATING CAPACITY Maximum Seating Capacity is 69 8 made up as follows; Sta ll s 337 (includes 2 wheelchair positions) Dress Circle 174 Gallery 187 698
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The building was completed, using convict labor in part, by the end of 1836. It staged its inaugural performances in March 1837;
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performing arts centre, including a new studio theatre (replacing the Backspace Theatre).
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touring company and spoke passionately about the theatre, launching a national appeal;
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This article is about the theatre in Hobart, Tasmania. For other uses, see
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launched a national appeal for its reconstruction in the 1940s.
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dropped across the stage when nobody was in the building.
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Index

Theatre Royal

Campbell Street, Hobart
Hobart, Tasmania
Australia
Coordinates
42°52′47″S 147°19′52″E / 42.8796°S 147.3311°E / -42.8796; 147.3311
Listed building
Capacity
Ballet
opera
drama
repertory
John Lee Archer
www.theatreroyal.com.au
Tasmanian Heritage Register
performing arts
central Hobart
Tasmania
Australia
Noël Coward
Laurence Olivier
Cascade Brewery
John Lee Archer
abattoir
brothels
Thomas Morton's
Speed the Plough
Queen of the United Kingdom
Anne Clarke

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