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Theatre Royal: Castlemaine

Australia, 2010

Film
Theatre Royal: Castlemaine thumbnail image.

A Castlemaine icon, the Theatre Royal is one of the oldest theatres in the country dating back to 1858. The owner in 2010, the projectionist, a burlesque performer and a local regular patron talk about their cinematic experiences, the history of the building, its architectural delights and how it is a major social centre for the town. Changing with the times, this is not only a single screen cinema, it offers music nights, community events, artist markets and even boasts a theatre ghost.

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22 April 2019

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Duration

00:11:00:00

Production places
Australia
Production dates
2010

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