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THE C0MEDY THEATRE
240 Exhibition Street
Melbourne, 3000
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Built in 1928, the Comedy Theatre is a blend of European flavours.  The exterior is a replica of a Florence palace, while inside, the colours and design give it a distinct Spanish style.  Famous names to grace the stage over the years include Rex Harrison, Frank Thring, and Vincent Price.

HISTORY
The Comedy Theatre was built on a very historic site for theatregoers, originally the location of the Hippodrome, which flourished with circuses and horse-and-tank dramas.  In its last phase, the old ‘Hippo’ was the headquarters of “King” Cole, who produced blood-and-thunder melodrama.

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The Comedy Theatre
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WHAT'S ON AT THE Comedy THEATRE
Shows to be announced soon
COMEDY THEATRE Capacities
Theatre/Concert
Banquet
Cocktail
Dinner Dance
Conference/ Presentation
boardroom
Comedy Theatre Auditorium
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Comedy Theatre - Auditorium
Venue Description
Built in 1928, the Comedy Theatre is a blend of European flavours. The exterior is a replica of a Florence palace, while inside, the colours and design give it a distinct Spanish style. Famous names to grace the stage over the years include Rex Harrison, Frank Thring, and Vincent Price.
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Locality Information Nearby Parking

PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Tram: Any tram via Latrobe or Bourke Streets.

Bus: Any bus via Exhibition Street.

Train: Parliament Train Station, 1 block East of theatre.

Secure Parking
59 Lonsdale Street
Open: Mon-Thurs 6.30am-12 midnight

Friday: 6.30am-3.00am
Sat: 9.00am-3.00am
Sun: 9.30am-9.00pm

511 Bays
Disabled Bays and Wheelchair Access available
Maximum Vehicle Height: 1.9 metres
Validate your parking ticket at the venue to avail of preferred car parking rates for Marriner Theatres clients and patrons.

Closest accessible parking bay is in Lonsdale Street (near corner of Cohen Place).

PHYSICAL ACCESS

At the doors facing on to Exhibition Street there is a small step, which, as you move away from Lonsdale Street is reduced to a small lip. Doors are usually propped open during performances. The entrance opens directly into the foyer, which is small and can become quite congested. The box office and refreshments bar are located to the left.

Entrance
For wheelchair users it is possible to negotiate the step into the front of the building, however, don’t take it too fast, as there is little area between the steps and the doors. Alternately the Comedy can provide a step ramp into a side entrance off Lonsdale Street. Notify the Princess Theatre box office on Ph: 9299 9800, when buying a ticket or at least 24 hours prior to the performance you are attending, if you wish to use this entrance.

AUDITORIUM

Only Stalls can be accessed without steps and can be accessed directly from the foyer. Seating is mildly raked. Two central aisles and two side aisles provide plenty of aisle seats. Side aisle seating is irregularly numbered. Although the aisles themselves are raked, the back seating rows have a slight step, providing a level footing surface for the audience. Access to the Circle is via a large staircase with handrails. Circle seating is quite steeply tiered. There is a bar that can be accessed from the Circle area.

FACILITIES FOR WHEELCHAIR USERS

It is advisable to book wheelchair seating direct with the Princess Theatre Box Office.

FACILITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH MOBILITY IMPAIREMENTS

Patrons with difficulty negotiating steps are advised to book seating in Stalls area, as there are several large sets of staircases leading to the Dress Circle.

FACILITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH SIGHT IMPAIRMENTS

Seats close to the stage can be requested when booking tickets for the Comedy Theatre. (Phone bookings only)

The entire main room (ballroom) is covered by an audio loop. Advise staff when booking tickets.

THEATRE TECHNICAL Information

MAIN AUDITORIUM CAPACITIES
Stalls: 562
Dress Circle: 435
Total Capacity: 997
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SOUND CONTROL ALLOCATION
1. Standard Position
Stalls: Row Q12-19, Row R12-19

SPECIFICATIONS AND FACILITIES
Dimensions and specifications and Facilities
 

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