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A Sydney

Weekend

April 2 - 4, 2011.

By Gerry Kennedy

hey came by plane, train and even The theatre seated some 2579
(1)
Ttwo by motorbikes; numerous patrons as a cinema, and although
Victorian members journeyed to still equipped for film presentations,
Sydney to join with many others from now mainly hosts live shows and
NSW, South Australia and Queensland. concerts.
Two visitors even came from Tasmania
to participate in what proved to be
wonderful and informative tours of
three magnificent theatres. Our tours
were organized by NSW members Ian
Hanson and Stuart Greene.
The State Theatre in Market Street,
Sydney was the first to be inspected on
the Saturday. The State was the second
of the “Million Dollar” theatres to be
built by Union Theatres in 1929.
Located within a towering office
block, the three-level theatre is entered
via extensive and incredibly impressive
foyers. The auditorium is in the French
style with stunning decoration and
features a magnificent chandelier in the
ceiling dome. The architect was Henry
White.

All photos this page: The Magnificent State Theatre in Market Street, Sydney.

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