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ASTOR THEATRE CLOSING

Sun, 10 Aug 2008, 10:24 pm
Jim C53 posts in thread
Todays news anounced the closure of the Astor Theatre. Are we to see the demise of yet another wonderful entertainment venue? The news is that it has become un-economic to run as a cinema any more. Like most old theatres there is a small stage behind the silver screen with a green room and amenities. The building itself is heritage listed and can not be demolished. It could be turned into a Warehouse,Liquor Store, Bowling lane etc like many other of Perths wonderful old theatres. It would be a shame to see this venue disappear, or even fall into the hands of some of the large entertainment moguls when we are always looking for suitable venues for live theatre. I am wondering if any of our members/ readers has any inside information as to the future of this theatre or contacts that could help in turning this into a Community Theatre. There is huge potential for our collective interest, Live Theatre. Jaguar.
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It sounds like a great idea

Mon, 11 Aug 2008, 08:45 am
JoeMc
It sounds like a great idea Craig!
I remember catching a Trolley Bus there to see some show or other way back in the 60's. From memory I think it also had a Fly Loft & the stage was more than adequate to do shows on.
It is pity when I was doing some electrical wiring there in about the 90's, during the time it was refurbished, i didn't actually get back stage to have a sticky. But like most Cinemas that have been converted to stage theatres, there is more than enough room to do shows. Unlike the the ones they are building today.
This being an election year may be the Government, who ever it Willi be, might purchase it & turn it over to our Aunty to look after? Without it being put under the umbrella of the Maj Ogden management group, in which case ameatre won't get a look in.
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