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PRINCESS THEATRE AND CONCERT HALL - OLD THEATRE LANE

Photo - The screen can be seen re-sessed in the proscenium

Princess Theatre and Concert Hall was built in 1914, by Mr W.Drabble. The building was designed by Claremont architect, D.McClure. It was used as a cinema and concert hall for dances, school prize givings and other functions.

The building featured two halls; a large hall, which accommodated up to 650 people, included a gallery and dress circle and a ‘lesser hall’ on the first floor. A grand polished jarrah staircase led to the gallery.

The cinematographer’s room was fireproof and was concealed so that it was of ‘no annoyance to the audience’.

Picture Gardens - There was also an outside picture garden behind the theatre off Leura Avenue. The site was redeveloped in 1977 and is now known as Old Theatre Lane.

Contributed by Greg Lynch -