architecture
Princess Theatre
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Princess Theatre [English]
Architecture
The Princess Theatre is the oldest surviving entertainment venue in mainland Australia. Considered one of the most modern theatres of its time, it featured innovations such as the world's first sliding ceiling, which allowed the theatre to resemble an open-air venue.
full/alternative names
Princess's Theatre
built
1885-1886
culture
style/period
work type
architect
Specifications
capacity
1 452
Geography
local language location name
Melbourne, Australia [English]
historical affiliations