Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
825-839 Hay St Perth
Location Details
Cnr King St Also part of King Street Precinct 2031
Other Name(s)
Her Majesty's Hotel & Theatre
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Area | Adopted | 12 May 2009 | City of Perth | |
| Heritage List | Adopted | 20 Dec 1985 | City of Perth | |
| State Register | Registered | 16 Dec 1994 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
Heritage Council |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
City of Perth | |
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
City of Perth |
| Municipal Inventory | Completed\Draft | 13 Mar 2001 |
|
City of Perth | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
City of Perth |
| Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 | YES | 31 Dec 1999 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 21 Mar 1978 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Survey of 20th Ctry Architecture | Completed | 01 Mar 1988 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 11 Jun 1973 |
|
Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
ARCHITECTURALLY INTERSSTING AND IS A LINK WITH THE EARLY HISTORY OF THE THEATRE IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA.
Physical Description
First steel and concrete construction in Australia. The stage at the time of its building was the largest in Australia and was further enlarged for Pavlova, which made possible Oscar Asche's production of Chu Chin Chow. Asche had special bathrooms put it and special lighting arrangements.
The theatre has been used for varying purposes ranging from movies to pantomime, concerts, opera etc., for public receptions (in 1920 H.R.H. the Duke of Windsor (the Prince of Wales) received on the stage returned nurses and servicemen of World War 1 and in 1927 it was used for a civic reception for the Duke and Duchess of York. Wrought iron entrance gates.
Stage scenery was twice badly damaged, once by fire, when on its way from the Eastern States and was repainted, in rutn by Phil Goatcher and the second time by his sone, James.
History
Assessment 1973
Construction 1904
Remodelled 1912 (cost of £ 9000
Renovated 1948 (cost of £ 1000, including £1000on back stage electrical fittings)
Architect: Adolf Wolffe
Builder: F.W>B. Liebe
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11683 | His Majesty's Theatre - conservation management strategy (Restricted release) | Heritage Study {Other} | 2018 |
| 5551 | Five graves in Dalwallinu : a life of Wilhelm Gustave Liebe. | Book | 1991 |
| 7122 | A dream of passion : the centennial history of His Majesty's Theatre. | Book | 2004 |
| 3355 | His Majesty's Theatre : conservation plan. | Heritage Study {Other} | 1995 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Theatre or Cinema |
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Theatre or Cinema |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Free Classical |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
22 Sep 2025Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.