“Capitol Theatre is at the former site of the Belmore Markets. The latter, built by George McRae (Architect) and Norman Selfe (structural engineer) in 1891, but was commercially unsuccessful due to its location, being too far from Darling Harbour. The old site was rebuilt as a theatre in 1928.”
Since the early 19th century when this section of land was used by settlers as a market place for manufacture and hay, hence its name, “Haymarket”. The building initially functioned as “Belmore Markets” as a place for fruit and vegetables, which relocated in 1912. In 1916, after the relocation of Belmore Markets, Wirth Bros took over and opened their new Wirth Bros Hippodrome, which included various attractions such as: circus acts, theatre and vaudeville shows. Although, the performances were successful, the Hippodrome eventually failed financially and The Capitol Theatre was opened in 1928.
On opening night, 1928, we claimed “one seemed to have stepped from under the dull skies of everyday life and the passed to an enchanted region, where depth of the blue heavens had something magical about it and something heavily exotic, clouds passed lightly over then stars began to twinkle. Then …show more content…
(August - )
A Midsummer Night’s Dream escapes the reality of the city and invites the audience into a world of magic, surrealism, dreams and most importantly creativity. Capital theatre promises to produce high-quality theatre and give you an experience like never before. This theatre captivates the audience through its spectacular atmosphere and life and its accommodation for all age brackets.
We live to promote and produce great theatre.
With love,
The Capitol
Since the early 19th century when this section of land was used by settlers as a market place for manufacture and hay, hence its name, “Haymarket”. The building initially functioned as “Belmore Markets” as a place for fruit and vegetables, which relocated in 1912. In 1916, after the relocation of Belmore Markets, Wirth Bros took over and opened their new Wirth Bros Hippodrome, which included various attractions such as: circus acts, theatre and vaudeville shows. Although, the performances were successful, the Hippodrome eventually failed financially and The Capitol Theatre was opened in 1928.
On opening night, 1928, we claimed “one seemed to have stepped from under the dull skies of everyday life and the passed to an enchanted region, where depth of the blue heavens had something magical about it and something heavily exotic, clouds passed lightly over then stars began to twinkle. Then …show more content…
(August - )
A Midsummer Night’s Dream escapes the reality of the city and invites the audience into a world of magic, surrealism, dreams and most importantly creativity. Capital theatre promises to produce high-quality theatre and give you an experience like never before. This theatre captivates the audience through its spectacular atmosphere and life and its accommodation for all age brackets.
We live to promote and produce great theatre.
With love,
The Capitol