| Reference Type |
Kino:journal of the Australian theatre historical society
journal
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| Title |
Melbourne Athenaeum |
| Author(s) | Fred Page |
| Volume |
00 |
| Issue |
31 |
| Town |
Unknown |
| State |
VIC |
| Country |
Australia |
| Publication Date |
00-00-1990 |
| Citation Date |
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| Page Number |
4-8 |
| Comments |
Pages 4 â 8 of this Kino journal (31) detail the Melbourne Athenaeum theatre history, which is important to read because it outlines why the Theatre was created: Frank Talbot entered into a long lease with the premise that he would create âone of the prettiest theatresâ in the structure of the old Athenaeum hall. This was done in 1872, and the theatre still stands today. In deference to itsâ Greek name, the Athenaeumâs feature highlighted urns, sculptures and plaques featuring classical Greek women. Over the years, the Athenaeum name was lived up to: a library was established that is today still very popular; an art gallery which survived until 1971, a small museum, and an auditorium which is used for concerts and council meetings. Page describes the area as a âreal cultural centreâ, with the theatre becoming the first in Australia to show âtalkiesâ in February 1929. Then, in 1932, the theatre became the first in Australia to show British films, including the production of Hamlet â with the viewing described as the âmost pleasant live theatre in Melbourneâ. |
| Synopsis |
Kino: Journal of the Australian theatre historical society Issue 31 includes several Australian Cinemas, with pages 4-8 covering the Melbourne Athenaeum Theatre and its' inception, architecture, aim and use. |
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