Regal, Benalla
| Name | Regal, Benalla |
|---|---|
| Address | 121 Bridge Street, Benalla, Victoria 3672 |
| Operation Dates | 1951-01-01 - 1980-10-01 |
| Capacity | 956 |
| Suburban/Country | Country |
| Purpose | Cinema |
| Screens | 1 |
| Roles |
According to Cinema Treasures (2011) the Regal theatre opened in 1955 and closed in 1980, however conflicting information is supplied in Cinema Record ( Kennedy 1995). Kennedy states the Regal opened in January 1951 with a seating capacity was 956. In 1978 the stalls seating was removed to make way for a dance floor/dining area and the lounge was reduced to 347 seats. The building was renamed Invaders Cinema- Discotheque in 1981. Official closing date not recorded Kennedy (2001) states that the Regal is now a retail outlet. 1950 'BOOKINGS FOR REGAL CINEMA.', Benalla Ensign, 11 May, p. 2 Edition: AFTERNOON., viewed 6 November, 2011, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65490287 'Regal Theatre' Cinema Treasures viewed October 10, 2011 http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/32079 Kennedy, G 1995 'North eastern cinemas and halls' Cinema Record no. 8 |
| Event Date | Name of Venue | Address | Latitude / Longitude |
Capacity | Suburban | Purpose | Screens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951-01-01 | Regal |
121 Bridge Street Benalla Victoria 3672 |
-36.5517254 145.9833755 |
956 | Country | Cinema | 1 |