“Theatres hold the ghosts of magic created and stories retold, night after night, and echoes of
audiences—be it laughter, gasps, cries, applause, cheers—that are part of the exchange that is
theatre. No two performances are ever quite the same, just as every theatre is unique. Gavin’s
passion and love for these houses shine through in every nuanced and gorgeous picture.
I am lucky enough to have experienced front and back of many of these palaces and am honoured
to introduce this beautiful collection.”
Marina Prior AM

“We commend Gavin John for his dedication in seeking out and photographing the theatres
within. It is through the effort and dedication in producing a work of this calibre that the
important history and the stories of our past places of entertainment will be remembered.
We congratulate Gavin on his wonderful achievement and commend it to readers.”
Cinema and Theatre Historical Society of Australia

“The story of Australian theatre going can be traced through the surviving theatre buildings
across our nation, and this book provides a much-needed photographic exploration of
sixty five of these extraordinary venues. From Victorian-era playhouses to Art Deco cinemas,
from Hobart to Toowoomba and Sydney to Perth, from front-of-house to fly tower, Gavin John’s
camera brings Australia’s dreamhouses to life in glorious colour.”
Theatre Heritage Australia

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