The Capitol - RMIT University |
The Capitol theatre is one of the world's most iconic cinemas, possessing all the charm, hypnotic charisma and commanding authority that Fellini had thought was lost from the cinema-going experience.
The Capitol delivers old world charm to film festivals and special events.
The Capitol Theatre in Melbourne is a classic Art Deco theatre and the first picture palace (theatre) to be built in Australia. Designed by Walter Burley and Marion Mahony Griffin it is one of the world's most beautiful cinemas.
The cinema opened in 1924 with the lighting used in conjunction with the orchestral scores during the early silent film era. It added drama for the film goer, and remains a spectacular sight today.
Located in Capitol Arcade in Swanston Street, Melbourne (opposite Town Hall).
Getting Here
Tram
Stop 6: Town Hall & Collins St -
Routes 11, 12, 48, 109
Stop 11: Collins St & Swanston St -
Routes 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67, 72
Train
The Capitol is an approximately five-minute walk from Flinders Street Train Station or Melbourne Central Station.
Car
Some metered and/or timed parking spaces are located on Russell, Exhibition and surrounding streets. There are also several nearby car parks, including Federation Square car park.
❊ What's On ❊
➼ We Call It Ballet: Sleeping Beauty In A Dazzling Light Show - Saturday 28 September 2024
➼ Design Revolution - World Premiere Screening - Monday 2 December 2024
➼ Christmas Cinema: Melbourne Christmas Festival - Saturday 14 December 2024
➼ The Australian Shakespeare Company: Alice in Wonderland - Saturday 21 December 2024
➼ DIESEL | Bootleg Melancholy Tour - Saturday 8 March 2025
❊ Address ❊
℅ Naarm
⊜ 113 Swanston Street Melbourne 3001 View Map
✆ Telephone: +61 3 9650 4017
❊ Web Links ❊
➼ The Capitol - RMIT University
➼ www.rmit.edu.au
➼ Cinema and Theatre Historical Society
❊ Also See... ❊
➼ RMIT | Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
➼ Australian Centre for the Moving Image | ACMI
Disclaimer: Check with the venue (web links) before making plans, travelling or buying tickets.
Accessibility: Contact the venue for accessibility information.
Update Page
Tags: RMIT Capitol Theatre
