His Majesty's Theatre Open Day
The recently refurbished His Majesty’s Theatre will be holding behind the scenes tours and activities where visitors can explore staging technology used to make magic happen. With so many events on offer on Family Friday there is something for everyone to take delight from.
Family Friday Activities and Entertainment
Come down and experience live music, roving performers, costume boxes, colouring activities and other surprises! Meet some of the colourful past residents of His Majesty's Theatre and hear their stories, including a ballerina, opera singer, roller skating waitress and even a ghost! Have some theatrical face painting fun as the creative makeup students of North Metropolitan TAFE show off the techniques and special effects that help bring create the magic of theatre!
Cost: Varies (free and paid events)
Booking: No booking required
Behind The Scenes Tour
Visit the auditorium, stage, and backstage spaces of His Majesty’s Theatre and view memorabilia from the Museum of Performing Arts collection.
The tour commences in the ground floor foyer.
Time: Friday | 10:30am, 11:30am and 12:30pm
Ages: 8+
Duration: 30 minutes
Access: Suitable for able walkers (staircases need to be navigated)
Cost: Free
Booking: Registration sheet available on the day – first in best dressed
Accessible Behind The Scenes Tour
(max 10 persons)
Visit the auditorium, stage, and backstage spaces of His Majesty’s Theatre and memorabilia from the Museum of Performing Arts collection.
The tour commences in the ground floor foyer. Lifts will be used to reach the different areas.
Time: Friday | 1:30pm
Ages: 8+
Duration: 30 minutes
Access: Fully accessible
Cost: Free
Booking: Registration sheet available on the day – first in best dressed
Ivan King OAM, His Majesty’s Theatre’s Theatre Historian, takes you on a gossipy and anecdotal wander through 10 decades of colourful show-business history. The tour commences in the
ground-floor foyer.
Time: Friday | 2pm
Ages: 15+
Duration: 2 hours
Access: Suitable for able walkers (staircases need to be navigated)
Cost: $25 (booking fees may apply)
The tour commences in the ground floor foyer.
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Cyc ‘n’ Sound Tour
(max 10 persons)
Go backstage, visit the orchestra pit and explore the staging technology used to make magic happen on stage. You’ll also get some hands-on time with lighting and sound equipment and the chance to shine in the spotlight centre stage!
Time: Friday | 11am, 12pm and 1pm
Ages: 8+
Duration: 30 minutes
Access: Suitable for able walkers (staircases need to be navigated)
Cost: Free
Booking: Registration sheet available on the day – first in best dressed
Event Showings
Friday 16 April | 10am - 4pm
Price
Varies (free and paid events). See detailed information. Booking fees may apply.
Location
825 Hay Street
Perth WA 6000
