The Regent Theatre’s original architect was Cedric Ballentine. The exact cause of the fire in 1945 was thought to be that caused by a careless smoker, but never determined. The Theatre’s auditorium was rebuilt by examining original architectural drwaings and photographs from 1929. The citizens of Melbourne lead a campaing to save this theatre for over 20 years while it remained ‘dark’. Take a look inside the gothic-inspired foyer and see what all the fuss is about – it’s the stuff dreams are made of.
The Regent Theatre’s original architect was Cedric Ballentine. The exact cause of the fire in 1945 was thought to be that caused by a careless smoker, but never determined. The Theatre’s auditorium was rebuilt by examining original architectural drwaings and photographs from 1929. The citizens of Melbourne lead a campaing to save this theatre for over 20 years while it remained ‘dark’. Take a look inside the gothic-inspired foyer and see what all the fuss is about – it’s the stuff dreams are made of.