Como Cinema
14 Preston Street,
Como,
Perth,
WA
6152
14 Preston Street,
Como,
Perth,
WA
6152
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Additional Info
Previously operated by: Grand Cinemas (Australia)
Architects: William Thomas Leighton
Functions: Live Theatre, Movies (Film Festivals), Movies (Revival), Special Events
Styles: Art Deco
Previous Names: Como Cinema, Cygnet Cinema
Phone Numbers:
Box Office:
61089.367.1663
Manager:
61089.367.1663
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Located in the Como district across the river from downtown Perth. The Cygnet Cinema was originally named the Como Theatre. The building was designed by architect William Leighton for cinema pioneer James Stiles and was officially opened on 3rd March 1938 with Rochelle Hudson in “Tainted Money”(aka “Show Them No Mercy”) & Gene Raymond in “The Smartest Girl in Town”. This fine example of Art Deco style architecture is now included on the State’s Heritage Register. It was closed in 2021 due to Covid-19 pandemic. Operated by Grand Cinemas (Australia), who went out of business on 21st November 2022.
It reopened as the Como Theatre in June 2024 with a 3-week ‘Exhumed’ Film Festival screening cult & classic films presented in 16mm & 35mm prints. Live theatre productions are also planned.
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Como Theatre(now Cygnet Theatre) opened on 3/3/1938 with “Tainted money”,and “Smartest girl in town”. There was also a outdoor picture gardens (which may have opened the same day?). The picture gardens closed in the early 70’s due to noise from the newly installed air con. The picture gardens site may still be there unused? The indoor theatre may be extending onto the picture gardens site.
The Cygnet cinema is now part of the Grand Cinema group.
I think the Picture gardens may been on the right hand side of the building!? The picture gardens projector room may still be there!?
Classified by the National Trust on 2/5/1988, and State Heritaged listed on 30/6/1993.
The theatre is for sale. It’s still operating though!!
Temporary closed(for renovations?).
Reopened as The Revival House at the Como Theatre on 14th June 2024 with “Pretty Woman”.
Now screens old movies in 35mm and 70mm.