Capitol Theatre ticket roll

This ticket roll is from 1960, when the Capitol Theatre in Canberra's Manuka was still in its heyday. Each patron would have received an 'Admit One' ticket to gain access to the building. Originally opened by the Governor-General of Australia, Lord Stonehaven, on 8 December 1927, the Capitol Theatre was described as ‘a theatre worthy of the capital city of Australia’. The theatre’s builder, JG Taylor, was also responsible for the construction of other iconic buildings, including the prime ministerial home, The Lodge. The first film screened at the Capitol was The Flag Lieutenant (1927), starring Dorothy Seacombe. Managed by well-known director and cinematographer Franklyn Barrett until his resignation in October 1928, the Capitol Theatre was a popular destination for Canberrans for many decades. This beautiful Canberra landmark was demolished in 1980.