Theatre Royal, Hobart
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The Theatre Royal is situated in central Hobart, Tasmania. It stages many events including international ballet, opera, drama and musicals. It was constructed between 1834-1837 and is the oldest continually operating theatre in Australia.
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[edit] Threat of demolition
The theatre survived despite several times when demolition was planned. In the 1940's Sir Laurence Olivier spoke passionately to Tasmanians and urged them to "never let it go". Noel Coward also played the Theatre Royal.
[edit] Fire
A fire threatened the theatre to close. Smoke damaged had damaged all the furniture and paintings on the ceiling of famous mucisions. One painting was found in the "Royal Box" that was the only survier of the paintings that were on the ceiling. You will find this painting at the Theatre royal in a glass box. They all had to get re painted and new furniture had to put in. it took several years for the theatre to re-open.
[edit] Fred the Ghost
Many local residents of Hobart have reported that a ghost of a former actor at the Theatre Royal makes appearances. Frequently, in Double B, but also backstage. 'Fred', the ghost, was allegedly killed during a fight at the former theatre Inn (now the basement).
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