His Majesty's Theatre, Western Australia
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His Majesty's Theatre (nicknamed "The Maj") is a theatre in Perth, Western Australia.
It is located on the corner of Hay Street and King Street in the CBD of Perth
A heritage icon, the theatre has hosted large scale musicals, ballet, opera and Shakespearean plays.
His Majesty's Theatre opened on Christmas eve 1904. The building, designed by architect William Wolfe and constructed by Gustav Liebe, is an example of Edwardian architecture. The theatre and adjoining hotel were built for 42,000 pounds in two years, amidst the gold boom early in the 20th century. [1]
Famous performers at His Majesty's Theatre include Dame Nellie Melba, Vivien Leigh, Sir Robert Helpman, Sir John Gielgud, Rex Harrison and Katherine Hepburn[2].
His Majesty's Theatre is home to the West Australian Opera and the West Australian Ballet.[2]
In 2006 His Majesty's Theatre, Perth, Western Australia became 'twinned' with His Majesty's Theatre in Aberdeen, Scotland.
[edit] References
- ^ www.hismajestystheatre.com.au His Majesty's Theatre - About Us. Accessed March 21, 2006.
- ^ a b www.artswa.wa.gov.au His Majesty's Theatre. Accessed 21 March 2006