Palais Theatre
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The Palais Theatre is a a former picture theatre now functioning as a live performance venue located in St Kilda, Victoria, Australia.
The building, which retains all its original features is considered one of the finest examples of Art deco architecture in Australia and is on the Victorian Heritage Register.
In 2006 the City of Port Phillip who own the site put out tenders for it to be restored by a private operator as part of the redevelopment of the Triangle Site[1].
[edit] History
Built in 1927 to the design of Henry White, the Palais is situtated by Port Phillip Bay, facing the Lower Esplanade, and part of a turn of the century entertainment district.
When built it was one of the largest theaters in the southern hemisphere.
[edit] Features
Interiors and exteriors are inspired by Moorish architecture with twin dome towers, a theme shared by many surrounding buildings in the suburb, including Luna Park which is adjacent to the south, the St Kilda Pavilion, St Kilda Sea Baths and Walter Burley Griffin's Palais de danse which once stood adjacent to the west but was destroyed by fire. The exteriors also feature faux Egyptian elements, whilst the interiors also include Baroque inspired elements.
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| Theatre in Melbourne | |
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| Major Venues | Athenaeum | Capitol Theatre | Comedy Theatre | Forum Theatre | Her Majesty's | La Mama | Malthouse Theatre | National Theatre | Palais Theatre | Princess Theatre | Regent Theatre | State Theatre |
| Major Companies | Melbourne Theatre Company | Playbox Theatre Company | Red Stitch Actors Theatre | Theatreworks |
