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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Previously on display
22 April 2019
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
B2002036
Language
English
Audience classification
Mediatheque - all ages (ACMI classified)
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion picture theaters
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Victoria - Rural conditions
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Victoria - Rural conditions
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Country life - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Country life - Psychological aspects
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Country life - Psychological aspects
Music & Performing Arts → Theaters
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
HDCAM; Master
HDCAM; Sub-master
DVD [PAL]; Access Print (Section 1)
DVD; Back-up
MOV file H264; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation
MOV file H264; ACMI External Digital Access Copy