Parramatta’s historic Roxy Theatre opened in 1930 and was conceived as a grand picture palace with almost 2000 seats, and capable of staging live performances.
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In September 2018 a Development Application which would effectively destroy all but the 700 seat Dress Circle and Foyer was rejected by the Central Sydney Planning Panel following a recommendation by NSW Heritage, and an appeal to the Land and Environment Court was rejected on 27th June 2019. This effectively protects the Roxy from further destruction, and preserves the potential for a full restoration of this priceless treasure to the Grand Lyric Theatre this city deserves.
The Roxy's auditorium can easily be converted back into its original Stalls and Dress Circle grandeur. The possibility of having a large lyric theatre that is also a magnificent heritage building is an unrivalled opportunity. The Roxy would be as impressive as any of the other great theatres of Australia including the Capitol in Sydney and the Regent in Melbourne.
The Roxy Theatre Action Group’s goal is to have the theatre fully restored to its original configuration, with the addition of full stage facilities, thus enabling the citizens of Parramatta and the Western Suburbs the opportunity to see the big commercial productions, as well as opera and ballet, rock concerts, comedy festivals and multi-cultural events without having to travel to the Sydney Metropolis.
All great cities need their heritage, and their entertainment infrastructure; the Roxy, embodying both of these critical elements, is already there!
Join us in the campaign to save and develop this gem as a lyric theatre.
The Roxy's auditorium can easily be converted back into its original Stalls and Dress Circle grandeur. The possibility of having a large lyric theatre that is also a magnificent heritage building is an unrivalled opportunity. The Roxy would be as impressive as any of the other great theatres of Australia including the Capitol in Sydney and the Regent in Melbourne.
The Roxy Theatre Action Group’s goal is to have the theatre fully restored to its original configuration, with the addition of full stage facilities, thus enabling the citizens of Parramatta and the Western Suburbs the opportunity to see the big commercial productions, as well as opera and ballet, rock concerts, comedy festivals and multi-cultural events without having to travel to the Sydney Metropolis.
All great cities need their heritage, and their entertainment infrastructure; the Roxy, embodying both of these critical elements, is already there!
Join us in the campaign to save and develop this gem as a lyric theatre.
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