State Theatre (Melbourne) facts for kids
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| Address | 100 St Kilda Road, Southbank Melbourne Australia |
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| Coordinates | 37°49′13″S 144°58′6″E / 37.82028°S 144.96833°E |
| Owner | Victorian Arts Centre Trust |
| Capacity | 2079 |
| Current use | Live Theatre, Opera, Ballet, Dance |
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| Opened | October 1984 |
| Architect | Roy Grounds |
The State Theatre is a big performance hall that opened in 1984. It is part of the Arts Centre Melbourne, which is a famous place for arts and culture. You can find it near the Yarra River and St Kilda Road in Melbourne, Australia.
What's cool about the State Theatre is that it's built underground! It has more than 2,000 seats, so lots of people can watch shows there. Its stage is also one of the largest in the world, which means it can host huge performances.
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What Shows Can You See at the State Theatre?
The State Theatre is mainly used for exciting shows like ballet, opera, and musical theatre. These are often big productions with many performers and amazing sets.
First Performances and Main Users
The very first shows at the State Theatre were in 1984. In May, Opera Australia performed Fiddler on the Roof. Then, in August, the Victoria State Opera presented Verdi's Don Carlos, directed by John Copley.
Today, two major Australian arts groups use the State Theatre as their main home in Melbourne. These are Opera Australia and The Australian Ballet. Another group, The Production Company, also uses the theatre for shorter runs of musical theatre shows.
Popular Summer Musicals and Plays
During the summer months, the State Theatre often hosts a really big musical or a large play. Many famous shows have been performed here.
Some of these popular productions include The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, My Fair Lady, and The King and I. Other well-known shows like Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Hello, Dolly!, and H.M.S. Pinafore have also graced its stage. More recently, shows like Dusty, War Horse, Chicago, The Secret Garden, The Full Monty, Saturday Night Fever, Dream Lover, and Evita have been big hits.
Gallery
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Inside the State Theatre, showing the many seats and large stage.
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The lobby area of the State Theatre, where people gather before shows.
See also
In Spanish: Teatro Estatal de Melbourne para niños
