About His Majesty's Theatre
His Majesty's Theatre is a heritage-listed Edwardian theatre located at 825 Hay Street in the Perth central business district, Western Australia. Opened on Christmas Eve 1904 and designed by architect William G. Wolf, it is the only remaining working Edwardian theatre in Australia. Operated by Perth Theatre Trust, it hosts ballet, opera, theatre and music, and is noted for its ornate Federation architecture, domed auditorium and cultural role in Western Australia.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a grand four-level Edwardian auditorium with ornate plasterwork, domed ceiling and heritage interiors in central Perth. The venue operates as a working theatre presenting ballet, opera, drama and concerts by companies including West Australian Ballet and West Australian Opera. Visitors can attend evening performances, take guided heritage tours including the Museum of Performing Arts, and use bars and function spaces including DownStairs at the Maj.
Key highlights
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Only remaining working Edwardian theatre in Australia, opened in 1904
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Federation Free Classical architecture with ornate domed auditorium seating around 1,200
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State Heritage-listed building designed by architect William G. Wolf
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Home to West Australian Ballet and West Australian Opera seasons
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Guided heritage tours and Museum of Performing Arts collection