Melbourne Cultural Venues
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Cultural Venues in Melbourne, Victoria, AU.
The Princess Theatre has been restored to its appearance after the theatre's first restoration in 1922. Originally an amphitheatre, the Princess Theatre has shown productions such as "Les Miserables" and "The Phantom of the Opera" in recent years.
The Comedy Theatre, built on a historic theatre site, is located in the heart of Melbourne. Named to the Historic Building Register, the Comedy Theatre offers a variety of programs during the theatre season.
The Forum Theatre offers the setting of an outdoor amphitheatre. The Theatre, divided into the 520-seat Upstairs Theatrette and the Downstairs Auditorium that can hold 1000 people, was added to the Historic Buildings Register in 1978.
The Regent Theatre, originally a picture palace, was refurbished from 1994 to 1996 to mimic the orginal brilliance of the 1929 building. Today, the Regent Theatre contains the Regent Theatre Auditorium, the Regal Promenade (otherwise known as the Dress Circle Foyer), a VIP Room, and a Corporate Dining Room.




