Prince Edward Theatre

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The Prince Edward Theatre in Sydney (formerly located on Castlereagh Street) was known for its lavish and ornate interior design, including rich blue and gold color schemes, plush carpeting, a marble foyer with lounges and a central fountain with hidden lights, and alabaster urns filled with fresh flowers in the entrance corridor.

The theatre also featured a hydraulic lift for the orchestra pit and a Wurlitzer theatre organ.

Here’s a more detailed look at its ornate features:

Marble Foyer: - The main entrance on Castlereagh Street led to a marble foyer adorned with lounges, a central fountain with hidden lights, and alabaster urns filled with fresh flowers.

Plush Carpeting and Color Scheme: - The theatre was noted for its plush carpeting, rich blue and gold color scheme, and overall opulence.

Orchestra Pit: - The orchestra pit was equipped with a hydraulic lift, allowing the orchestra to be raised or lowered as needed.

Wurlitzer Theatre Organ: - The theatre also featured a Wurlitzer theatre organ, which could be used to augment or replace the orchestra.

Seating: - The theatre had two tiers of seating, with a total capacity of 1500 people (800 in the stalls and 700 in the dress circle).

Stage: - The stage was located at the Castlereagh Street end of the auditorium, with the seating facing it.

Contributed by Greg Lynch -