Capri Theatre

The Capri Theatre is a heritage-listed Art Deco cinema located at 141 Goodwood Road in Goodwood, within the City of Unley, South Australia. Opened in 1941 as the Goodwood Star Theatre, it is notable for its preserved Streamline Moderne architecture and its Wurlitzer theatre organ. Operated by a not-for-profit community organisation, it functions as a single-screen cinema showing first-release and classic films, and is recognised on the South Australian Heritage Register.

Visitors can expect a restored 1940s single-screen auditorium with Art Deco detailing, curved facade, and original interior features. The theatre operates as a working cinema with regular film screenings, with a Wurlitzer theatre organ played before selected sessions. The setting is suburban on Goodwood Road, with foyer, candy bar, and tiered seating. Guided heritage tours are available by arrangement to view the auditorium, projection room and organ.

Opened 8 October 1941 as the Goodwood Star Theatre (also known as New Star Theatre), designed by architect Christopher Arthur Smith in Streamline Moderne Art Deco style. Built during World War II as a modern suburban picture theatre with seating for over 1,400 originally. Later renamed Capri Theatre and operated since 1978 by the not-for-profit Capri Theatre Inc. The Wurlitzer organ, originally built in 1928 for the Prince's Theatre in Melbourne, was installed in the 1970s. Listed on the South Australian Heritage Register for its architectural and historical value.

Significant as a rare intact example of an Art Deco suburban cinema in South Australia and as a community-run cultural venue. Known for preserving cinema heritage and theatre organ culture, hosting regular film programs, organ concerts, and community events. Represents the social history of cinema-going in Adelaide and ongoing volunteer stewardship of a heritage entertainment venue.