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Australian Theatres and Cinemas

An intimate portrait of 65 historic cinemas and theatres throughoutAustralia
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There is a palpable energy as the house lights dim: it’s showtime. When the feature ends, patrons spill out, carrying with them a shared hum of excitement. Yet most audiences remain fixed on the spectacle unfolding before them, seldom pausing to consider the intricate design, craftsmanship and storied histories inherent in the venues themselves. Australian theatre and cinemagoers have an exceptional array of venues to patronise, from massive Italian Renaissance-inspired entertainment palaces to our strong lineage of 1930’s Art Deco cinemas. With unprecedented access, Australian Theatres and Cinemas reveals these buildings in their full complexity: auditoria, roofs, basements, stages, catwalks, fly cages, dressing rooms, green rooms, lounges, control booths, projector rooms, directors’ boxes, loading docks and equipment spaces. It captures walls replete with cast signatures and band-signed set lists, antique projection systems and fully functioning Wurlitzers. Australian Theatres and Cinemas showcases the countrys prime examples of these places, where, without exception, the show must go on.

Gavin John is a photographer and author who has spent more than two decades documenting extreme environments in many of the world’s most remote locations. In recent years, his focus has expanded to encompass history, heritage and the built environment. He has authored several published books, including Australian Theatres and Cinemas and Australia’s Historic Pubs with Woodslane Press, and his work has been exhibited widely, featuring extensively in print, online and film.

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Foreword by Marina Prior

Introduction

An Overview by Theatre Heritage Australia

The Theatres and Cinemas

Afterword by the Cinema and Theatre Historical Society

About the Author

Acknowledgements

Index of Theatres and Cinemas

> The first book to photographically showcase Australias wonderful theatres and cinemas

> Over 60 theatres and cinemas featured, each with a commentary by the author

> Foreword by Marina Prior and historical overview by Theatre Heritage Australia





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