The Regal Theatre is a theatre located in the suburb of Subiaco in Perth, Western Australia. It was built in 1937, and the official opening was on 27 April 1938. The theatre was named for King George VI who, at the time it was being constructed, had taken up the throne. It was originally a theatre for films, but in 1977 the Regal was converted into a live theatre. It is one of the few remaining theatres in Perth. Venue The Regal Theatre is suited to all forms of theatre including stage shows, concerts, comedies, operas, film festivals and rock shows. The seating capacity is 1074 people. Facilities 56 possible Fly Lines (32 Installed) orchestra pit FOH camera 5 dressing rooms 2 chorus rooms 1 green room Past performances David Strassman Beauty and the Beast South Pacific Hair The Complete Works of Shakespeare Stayin' Alive Floorplay Off Work Robbee Williams Show Respect There have been many performances at the Regal Theatre, some are listed below Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - Performed by Perth Youth Theatre The Wizard Of Oz Menopause the Musical Art Peter Pan RENT07 (Rent) Wakakirri 2002 Heats The Phantom of the Opera Oliver Twist Further reading Dunn, Frank. (2004) Now and then - Brief history of the Regal Theatre. Sunday times (Perth, W.A.), 14 March 2004 Geneve, Vyonne.(1998) The picture gardens of Western Australia. Trust news, Apr. 1998, p. 8-10 Hocking Planning and Architecture.(2001) Regal Theatre, Subiaco : conservation plan Perth, W.A. Hocking Planning and Architecture. References External links Regal Theatre Theatres in Perth, Western Australia Streamline Moderne architecture in Australia Art Deco architecture in Western Australia Subiaco, Western Australia Hay Street, Perth 1938 establishments in Australia Theatres completed in 1938 State Register of Heritage Places in the City of Subiaco