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Universal

Venue Summary
Name Universal
Address 13 Victoria Street, Fitzroy, Victoria 3065
Operation Dates 1978-10-14 - 1999-09-11
Capacity 690
Suburban/Country Suburb
Purpose Live Theatre
Screens 1
Roles
Venue Comments

References
Cinema & Theatre Historical Society 1997, Cinema index : Melbourne cinemas, suburban cinemas, Victorian drive-ins. CATHS, Victoria.

Ferrara, C 1983, 'Universal workshop', Fitzroy Voice, March.

Geddes, M 1978, 'An act of love', Age, 24 August.

Melbourne Times (20 September 1978) reports that the Universal Workshop theatre and cinema will open for business October 14.

Thomas, H 1979, 'Theatres defy law', Age, 4 April.

Veitch, C 1978, 'He swapped his barrister's gown for a trowel to build a dream', Australian Women's Weekly, 13 December, p.175.

Venue Events
Event Date Name of Venue Address Latitude /
Longitude
Capacity Suburban Purpose Screens
1978-10-14 Universal Theatre 13 Victoria Street
Fitzroy
Victoria 3065
-37.7987615
144.9753421
690 Suburb Live Theatre 1