The Tivoli Theatre (Capitol Cinema) Seldon Street

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227705

Reference identifier

ENE141120081169

Title

The Tivoli Theatre (Capitol Cinema) Seldon Street

Place

Nelson

General notes

Built by Sydney Lyons and opened on the 29th August 1913 as the 'New Cinema'.
It became 'Cinema House' in 1922 when it came under Victory Theatres Ltd.
After alterations (rows of seats removed and a large stage erected) it opened as the Tivoli Concert Party Theatre on 2nd August 1926.
In December 1926 it changed to a repertory theatre and presented plays until March 1931.
Under George A. Baker as manager it put on reviews.
In November 1931 it became the 'Tivoli Talkie Theatre and presented films.
Its name changed to the 'Capitol in 1936 and remained so until it closed down in April 1955.
Seating capacity in 1954 - 472.
At the time of the image it had been converted to a garage. The original entrance is just to the right of the lamp post.

Medium

Photographic print

Colour

Monochrome

Original image size

19.5/14.5cm

Locator

T91 Capitol

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Subjects

CULTURE > Theatre and Cinema

Place Names > Nelson

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