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Theatre Royal

29 Campbell St, Hobart, Tasmania 2004, Australia
+61 (0)3 6233 2026
Ranked #9 of 62 attractions in Hobart
4.5 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
Type: Theatres
Traveller Description: The Theatre Royal in Hobart opened in 1837, with additions in 1850 and 1890.  It is Australia's oldest theatre.  It is still Hobart's main venue for... more »
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Hobart, Australia
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

Keep an eye out for the naked kid with the trumpet. More

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Tasmania, Australia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

Comfortable seating. Charming surrounds in this historical theatre. Mixed programme throughout the year but something for everyone. More

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australia
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92 reviews 92 reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

the Theatre Royal has been going strong over 100 years. It is a beautifully restored theatre and has an active and varied program of theatre, comedy, musicals, opera, magicians etc. Worth going there for the surrounds alone. There is also a small theatre off the side alley (Backspace theatre) for smaller, more intimate works. Program is available on line or... More

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Hobart, Australia
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

If you're coming to Hobart when something is happening at the Theatre Royal, along with going to MONA - Australia's newest and most innovative arts experience - it's a must-do to catch a show at the oldest theatre in Australia. Beautiful restored and maintained, the theatre is a lovely place to enjoy some of Australia's iconic theatrical experiences. More

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Hobart, Australia
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012

If my memory serves me correctly, this is the oldest continual working theatre in the southern hemisphere. What old world charm it has. The audio in here is excellant. One can only hope that it is not lost to a more modern building. More

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Hobart, Australia
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012

Fantastic old worlde charm and the ambience is wonderful More

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Varkala, India
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012

Amazing small victorian theatre, seen Ross noble here and it is so up close and personal. More

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Terrigal, New South Wales, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

An amazing accoustically sound theatre. A lovely building to look at, repairs seem to have kept the grandure of some of Australia's old theatres. Well worth a visit, just to look at the inside. More

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hobart
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

lovely historic theatre with great acoustics and intimate feel. More

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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

Try to go to a production here - it's worth it just to see the inside of this beautiful little theatre. More

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