Her Majesty's Theatre

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In 2019, we completed conservation works in Ballarat at Her Majesty’s — considered the mainland’s oldest working theatre, and a rare survivor among a group of 19th century Goldfields theatres that rivalled those in the state capitals. We worked on the interior and exterior, focusing on remediation, auditorium conservation works, roof works, waterproofing, fire services and strengthening of the stage and the trusses over it.

The works were partly funded by a $2m Living Heritage Grant through Heritage Victoria, and partly by current owner, the City of Ballarat. Further works are planned, based on a feasibility study produced in 2020 by Lovell Chen, that will concentrate on upgrades to back- and front-of-house facilities, replacement of building services and addressing various compliance issues - Notes by Lovell Chen.

Contributed by Greg Lynch -