About Regal Theatre
The Regal Theatre is a heritage-listed cinema and live performance venue at 275 Kensington Road, Kensington Park in the City of Burnside, South Australia. Opened in 1925 as the Chelsea Cinema, it is one of Adelaide's oldest surviving picture theatres and retains Inter-War architectural features. Now operated as a community theatre, it hosts film screenings, stage plays, comedy, music and private events, serving as a cultural landmark for eastern Adelaide.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a restored 1920s picture theatre with a single auditorium, foyer, bar area and stage. The building retains Inter-War features including its facade and interior detailing. Inside, seating is arranged cinema-theatre style facing a stage and large screen. The venue hosts ticketed film screenings, live theatre, comedy, music concerts and community events. The setting is suburban on Kensington Road, with street parking and bus access, and the experience is centred on attending a scheduled performance or screening.
Key highlights
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Heritage-listed 1925 picture theatre, one of Adelaide's oldest surviving cinemas
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Inter-War architecture with retained original facade and interior features
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Program of films, live theatre, comedy and music performances
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Intimate single-auditorium with stage and cinema screen
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