Venue Hire

Built in the 1930s, the Regent Theatre Yarram has unique Art Deco features and historical and aesthetic appeal. It is one of the largest multi-purpose venues in Gippsland, seating approximately 570.

The beautiful foyer of the theatre faces Commercial Road and includes a wheelchair lift, toilets and a kiosk. A mezzanine above the foyer contains a small bar area. The dress circle above the mezzanine seats 300.

The main hall seats approximately 270 people in removable seats. A supper room fronting Grant Street has a ramp access, toilets and a commercial kitchen that can seat approximately 100.

Theatre, Concerts and Live Performances

The Theatre has hosted many live performances through the years from subtle dramatic plays to full rock concerts. The acoustics are quite live and will carry both the nervous whisper of a six year old performing in her first Eisteddfod, and an electric guitar accompanied by a belting bass drum. Although there are only two modest dressing rooms, there is ample room in the supper room behind for up to a hundred performers.

IMPORTANT INFO

Multi-channel overhead lights and spotlights in front of the stage are provided and can be configured and operated as required.
A 16 channel house mixer & public address system with front of house and fold back speakers is available. The front of house PA is a large scale 4 way active system. There are 6 channels of Fold Back available (Please request full spec sheet & system tech contact details as required)
The stage apron extends approximately 1.5 metres into the auditorium area in front of the curtain and gives a secondary performing area for use during scene and props changes.
High current power outlets are provided on the stage for extra lighting.
A truck height loading bay is provided at the rear of the Theatre, and access from there to both the stage and the auditorium is by ramps with no steps.
A grand piano (Yamaha C3 -Serial n.B2970556) is available as well as an upright piano.
We can supply labour for bump in and bump out.

Cinema

The cinema operates generally on a weekly basis and shows movies in current release as well as old classics. It has hosted many film festivals over the years, the most recent and arguably the most successful was “Big Screen 2001” in March 2001.

See our current cinema schedule.

IMPORTANT INFO

The data projector system will accommodate a DVD or flash drive. Movies are projected onto a cinema screen that is electrically retractable and winches up into the space above the stage.
The cinema 5.1 sound system consists of a fully active 4 way system for Front L&R. 2 way active Centre channel & Passive rear surrounds.
Sub bass system is located under the stage and consists of 4 x 18inch horn loaded bass units.

Conferences and Meetings

An ideal venue for conferences due to the flexible seating arrangements with the dress circle available for plenary sessions and the stalls area left free to be used for additional seating, dining area, display area or other uses. This flexibility is extended by use of the adjoining supper room which can accommodate a separate group of up to one hundred.

IMPORTANT INFO

The kitchen in the supper room can support catering activities for a full dinner or just tea and coffee during breaks.
A public address system is available and extras or radio microphones can be hired at a reasonable cost.
The supper room can be hired separately from the main theatre and provides a good area for medium sized groups. It is self contained with toilets, shower and catering facilities.
The mezzanine area provides a meeting venue for smaller groups at a reasonable cost and is ideal for walk-in-walk-out meetings.
Tea and coffee making facilities are supplied.

Weddings, Balls and Other Private Hire

With a huge open floor area in the stalls the Theatre displays its versatility for private hire. It can be decorated to provide a glamorous and intimate venue for a wedding or a large area can be left in the centre for dancing at a black-tie ball.

It is regularly used for sporting clubs and school groups balls or socials and has all facilities for catering and for bands.

The mezzanine area provides a quiet retreat from the main auditorium and tea and coffee or supper can be provided away from the action.

IMPORTANT INFO

The kitchen in the supper room can support catering activities for a full dinner or just tea and coffee during breaks.
A public address system is available and extras or radio microphones can be hired at a reasonable cost
The supper room can be hired separately from the main theatre and provides a good area for medium sized groups. It is self contained with toilets, shower and catering facilities.
The mezzanine area provides a meeting venue for smaller groups at a reasonable cost and is ideal for walk-in-walk-out meetings.
Tea and coffee making facilities are supplied.