Capitol Theatre, Heritage-listed movie theater in central business district, Melbourne, Australia.
The Capitol Theatre features a geometric ceiling design with thousands of colored lights creating patterns across the auditorium space.
The Capitol Theatre opened in 1924 under the direction of architects Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahony Griffin as part of Capitol House building.
The theater stands as an example of early twentieth-century entertainment venues, combining architectural innovation with cinema presentation.
Following renovations completed in 2019, the theater maintains a capacity of 600 seats and hosts regular film screenings and cultural events.
The structural design incorporates a cantilevered concrete street verandah and integrated commercial spaces within the same building complex.
Location: Melbourne
Inception: 1924
Architects: Walter Burley Griffin, Marion Mahony Griffin
Official opening: 1924
Capacity: 600
Address: 113 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
GPS coordinates: -37.81540,144.96600
Latest update: May 20, 2025 00:53
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