Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1955-1983. (Creation)
Level of description
File
Extent and medium
2 boxes.
Context area
Name of creator
Administrative history
The original theatre opened in Queen Street, Brisbane as Her Imperial Majesty's Opera House. The architect was Stombucco and Son. It was originally owned by G. Byrne & leased by C.H. Homes. Later leased by Harold Ashton it was reopened as His Majesty's Theatre, 23 March 1901. Rebuilt and reopened 30 March 1929, the architects were Cedric Ballantyne or George McLeish. It was later renamed Her Majesty's. The building was demolished in 1983. Prior to the building of the Queensland Performing Arts Complex it was the only Brisbane theatre stage that could accommodate the scenery of productions that toured from Melbourne or Sydney.
Repository
Archival history
From the Fryer Library Theatre Programs.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
This series contains material such as theatre programs, concert notes, invitations and ephemeral items relating to Australian theatres.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Unrestricted access.
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
- English
Script of material
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Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
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Notes area
Alternative identifier(s)
Alma MMS ID
Access points
Place access points
Name access points
- His Majesty's Theatre (Brisbane, Qld.) (Subject)
- Her Majesty's Theatre (Brisbane, Qld.) (Subject)
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Description control area
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Institution identifier
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Status
Migrated
Level of detail
Dates of creation revision deletion
Migrated from LMS: April 2019, P.A.