THE MANY LIVES
OF
THE CAPITOL THEATRE

Standing strong in crystalline beauty for ninety-nine years, The Capitol emerges again and again as “the best cinema that was ever built or ever likely to be built” (Robin Boyd).  Yet, beneath the iridescent lights and towering pillars, lies stories of triumph, loss and recovery that transcend far beyond the plaster and walls of this theatre. The Many Lives of The Capitol Theatre is a multi-modal journey that cements the ongoing importance of Melbourne’s most iconic theatre and uncovers the mysteries of its’ many lives.