State Theatre (Sydney) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids State Theatre |
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Facade from Market Street
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| Location | 47-51 Market Street, Sydney, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Built | 1926–1929 |
| Architect | Henry Eli White |
| Owner | Event Hospitality and Entertainment; Claude Neon Pty Ltd |
| Official name: State Theatre; State Building; Wurlitzer Organ | |
| Type | State heritage (built) |
| Designated | 2 April 1999 |
| Reference no. | 446 |
| Type | Theatre |
| Category | Recreation and Entertainment |
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The State Theatre is a heritage-listed theatre, located at 47-51 Market Street, in the Sydney central business district in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The theatre was designed by Henry Eli White and built from 1926 to 1929. It hosts film screenings, live theatre and musical performances, and since 1974 it has been the home of the annual Sydney Film Festival. It is also known as State Building and Wurlitzer Organ. The property is privately owned. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.
Images for kids
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The State Theatre stairhall
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The State Theatre street lobby
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The upper facade
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Gothic detailing
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The State Theatre ceiling showcasing the Koh-i-Noor cut crystal chandelier
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Statues in the foyer
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Close-up of the bronze relief featuring St. George and the dragon.
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The State Theatre foyer
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