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Monday, 5 October 2026
Take a seat: the ritzy glamour of Australia’s historic theatres and cinemas – in pictures.
Photographer Gavin John’s new book, Australian Theatres & Cinemas, documents the country’s finest stage performance and picture palaces – from massive Italian Renaissance-inspired entertainment palaces to 1930s art deco cinemas
The proscenium arch of the Theatre Royal in Hobart viewed from the dress circle. Photograph: Gavin M John/The Guardian
Gavin M John
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The Odeon Star cinema in Semaphore, South Australia
The Arcadia cinema at the Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace in Cremorne in Sydney
The auditorium of the Palais theatre as seen from the stage in St Kilda, Victoria.
The auditorium of the Comedy theatre in Melbourne.
The Roxy Community theatre in Leeton, NSW.Photograph: Gavin M John/The Guardian
The orchestra pit and auditorium of His Majesty’s Theatre in Perth viewed from the stage, Western Australia.Photograph: Gavin M John/The Guardian
Stage view of the fly system (theatrical rigging system) and grid in Her Majesty’s theatre in Melbourne, Victoria.Photograph: Gavin M John/The Guardian
The Wurlitzer and organ pipes viewed from the stalls of the Capri theatre in Goodwood, South Australia.Photograph: Gavin M John/The Guardian
The main auditorium of Cameo cinemas in Belgrave, Victoria.Photograph: Gavin M John/The Guardian
A performer’s view of the Playhouse at the Canberra theatre centre.Photograph: Gavin M John/The Guardian
The auditorium of the Prince of Wales Opera House in Gulgong, NSW.Photograph: Gavin M John/The Guardian
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