Regent Theatre was opened on 14th January 1927 with Marion Davies in “Beverley of Granstark”. Seating was provided for 1,374 in stalls and circle levels. It was equipped with a large fully working stage and two dressing rooms. It was surrounded on two sides by eight retail shop units. Not specifically designed for Hoyts Theatres Ltd., it was soon leased to them. It is listed in 1951 as being operated by Hoyts Theatres Ltd. with a seating capacity of 1,164.
Operated by the Village Roadshow chain in the 1970’s, the Regent Theatre remained a single screen cinema into the early-1980’s and was then twinned and re-named Village Twin. In 1995, eight additional screens were added on the right-hand side of the building. The main No 1 original screen remained untouched and is listed as part of the Heritage Trust of Australia. Until now...
The plan was spearheaded by third generation owner/operator Tony Smith, designed by Benjamin Johnson at MHDP Architects & overlooked by Tony Sticca at Village cinemas. Their dream was to re-vamp and re-model the Cinema 1 auditorium to former glory while making it more accessible to the entire public, age and disability included.
Binding Building are to be commended for their outstanding approach, excellent communication and understanding of what was required.
Workmanship was outstanding and the final result has achieved acclaim & positive publicity.
Binding Building has completed extensive construction, renovation and fit out work at The Regent Cinemas, Albury. over recent years.
The work has been detailed and complex requiring skills over and above regular requirements. In particular the alterations and refurbishment of the 1926 Heritage auditorium was exacting and particular. Heritage design and requirements were specific and required great attention to detail and skills to implement.
Apart from completing the refurbishment of the Heritage Auditorium, Binding Building also undertook the refurbishment of the other 8 cinemas in the complex, including the alteration of a previously existing auditorium for a Gold Class cinema and refurbishment, reseating and decoration of 6 other auditorium.
A complete rebuild of the Cinema Candy Bar was also included.
Much of this work was completed during Cinema opening ours adding a layer of complexity to the project.
Binding Building are to be commended for their outstanding approach, excellent communication and understanding of what was required.
Workmanship was outstanding and the final result has achieved much acclaim and positive publicity.
In summary Binding Building deserve acclaim and congratulations for their key role in completing a difficult project on time and on budget.
- Tony Smith, Managing Partner
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