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**__THEATRE ROYAL__**
Tasmania's Theatre Royal, in Hobart is Australia's oldest working theatre. It is located in inner-city Hobart, a short stroll from central business district. The Theatre Royal is Australia's only remaining example of a Victorian bijou-style theatre. Built 1834 as a permanent theatre for rapidly expanding colony, it was designed by Peter Degraves, founder of Cascade, it initially offered entertainment ranging from music hall to cock fights. Leading Australian and international artists have performed here over the decades.

The Theatre Royal is a very beautiful building with an amazing atmosphere.

29 Campbell St, Hobart Ph 03 6233 2299 Ph 1800 650 277 (outside Hobart) boxoffice@theatreroyal.com.au 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday 9am – 1pm Saturday On performance days the box office operates for extended hours. There is free short term parking outside the theatre which is helpful when you are collecting tickets. For longer parking //Market Place Car Park// is located just 2 minutes walk from the theatre
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Images of the Theatre

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Click here to go to the Theatre Royal website and read further information about the theatre (Module H1 - "Read an information text"):

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= = =**Letters of appreciation to the Theatre Royal tour guides:**

Read this advertisement for **Circus OZ** and answer the questions. This is Module J, Learning Outcome 2 - "Interpret an advertisement".



Listen to some conversations students had after having a tour of the Theatre Royal on Monday 10th August. (Module B2 - "participate in a casual conversation") 1. Ferry and Paw Htoo were impressed by the age of the building and imagined the people who would have visited the theatre in years gone by. media type="file" key="Fazieh Paw Htoo theatre.mp3" width="215" height="108" 2. Sory and In Hong are looking forward to the next time they go to see a production at the Theatre Royal because they now know so much more about what happens behind the scenes.

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Telephone the Theatre Royal and enquire about making a booking for a show. Ask about the different seating plans and prices. Don't forget to ask about student concessions! (This is Module C, Learning outcome 2 - negotiate a complex spoken exchange). media type="file" key="ferry theatre booking.mp3" width="204" height="108" Listen to Ferry enquiring about a booking. Can you guess what the booking officer is saying?

Radio Program on the 175th birthday of the Theatre Royal [|ABC Radio National Artworks]

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