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The most recent addition to Sydney places of amusement is the new King's Theatre, in George-street, for Messrs. Ellisden, Limited, erected from designs prepared by Mr. Clarence Backhouse, architect, by Messrs. Chidgey and Tanner, builders and contractors. The stalls and dress circle entrances are approached from a handsome and spacious vestibule 16 foot in width leading from George-street. Upon each side of the vestibule and ceiling are handpainted designs by Mr. Coulter, who is also responsible for the decorative treatment of the auditorium of the theatre. The building being perhaps one of the first to open under the new Theatre and Halls Act, strict supervision has been exercised by the Government Architect and the city architect, and the rules and regulations of the Act have been carried out in every particular. All staircases, entrances, and exits are fireproof, and the ceilings and walls are lined with fire-resisting materials. The stalls floor has been pitched at a good rake in order that patrons may see well over the heads of those in front, and upon each side and end of stalls ample means of exit are provided by wide escape doors to Harris-street and the side right-of-ways. The dress circle has also a good rake, with a wide promenade upon each side. The front of the circle Is treated in fibrous plaster, decorated in red and gold, and the whole circle is supported upon, steel columns and gilders, all encased in fire-resisting material. The proscenium curtain upon which the pictures will be thrown is a work of art. This is also the work of Mr. Coulter. The whole of the building will be lighted by electricity. The decorative work was carried out by Mr. Coulter, fibrous plaster ornamental by Mr. G. Lumb, seating and furnishing by Messrs. Marcus Clark and Co., and the electric lighting and appliances by Mr. J. Casey. |
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