Sun Theatre

at 8 Ballarat St, Yarraville , 3013 Australia

Address and contacts of Sun Theatre

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Sun Theatre
8 Ballarat St
Yarraville , VIC 3013
Australia
Email
Contact Phone
P: (03) 9362 0999
Website
http://www.suntheatre.com.au

Description

The Sun Theatre is an eight-screened cinema located in Melbourne, Australia, in the inner-west suburb of Yarraville.HistoryThe Sun Theatre originally opened in 1938 as a single-screen cinema seating 1,050 patrons. The Theatre was very popular in the area; it was noted for being the most luxurious cinema in the area and drew large crowds each week. Ticket counters and a booking office were used to handle the crowds. The Sun's original candy location is today known as the Sun Bookshop. A unique feature to the cinema was the pram room, where babies in their prams were placed and given a number. If a baby started crying, its number was flashed on the screen to alert the parents.The Sun's popularity began to dwindle during the 1950s and 60s, largely due to the introduction of television in Australia. In the late 1960s, the Sun was transformed into a Greek theatre to satisfy the growing Greek population of Yarraville. However, the new Greek Theatre was eventually shut down by the Health Department, due to unsanitary carpets.The Sun remained in a derelict condition for 20 years, until it was purchased in 1995 by the current owners. However, years of neglect, graffiti and pilfering had reduced the once modern and sophisticated theatre into little more than four brick walls. The new owners transformed the Sun into one of Melbourne's most popular film societies between 1998 to 2003.FacilitiesToday, the Sun Theatre seats 700 patrons in eight boutique cinemas. Following its reopening in 1995, the Sun's large auditorium was divided into four cinemas, and another two were added to the rear. All of the new screens have the original architecture of the theatre. A popular feature of the current cinema is the original club seating which has all been fully refurbished with suede upholstery. A coffee table is shared between all seats in each group, which are noted for their ample leg room.

Opening time

  • Mondays: 10:00- 21:00
  • Tuesdays: 10:00- 21:00
  • Wednesdays: 10:00- 21:00
  • Thursdays: 10:00- 21:00
  • Fridays: 10:00- 21:00
  • Saturdays: 10:00- 21:00
  • Sundays: 10:00- 18:30

Company Rating

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Summary

Sun Theatre is Melbourne based place and this enity listed in Theatre category. Located at 8 Ballarat St VIC 3013. Contact phone number of Sun Theatre: (03) 9362 0999

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