The Empire Theatre, Art Deco theatre in Toowoomba, Australia
The Empire Theatre features geometric decorations with palm frond pilasters and stands as a prominent Art Deco structure on Neil Street in Toowoomba.
Constructed in 1911 and rebuilt in 1933 after a fire, the Empire Theatre expanded its capacity to 2,500 seats, becoming Queensland's largest provincial theatre.
The theatre transitions from screening MGM films with stars like Greta Garbo to hosting live performances, maintaining its role as an entertainment center.
The venue contains multiple performance spaces, including the main Armitage Centre seating 1,561 people and the smaller Church Theatre accommodating 288 visitors.
The theatre incorporates advanced structural engineering with riveted steel girders spanning the width of the auditorium without requiring support columns.
Location: Queensland
Architectural style: Art Deco
Website: http://empiretheatre.com.au
GPS coordinates: -27.56310,151.95600
Latest update: March 6, 2025 22:28
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