Also known as Starlight Drive-in . Operated by Star Theatres from 1958 to mid 1970’s when taken over by Tasmanian Drive-in Theatres(Village), after Star sold off it’s remaining theatres.
Opened on 7/11/1958 with “This happy feeling”. Closed on 22/2/1984 “Saturday night fever” and “Staying alive”. 500 cars. Operaters, Star Theatre P/L, Tasmanian Drive-in Theatres(Village). Opening night projectionost was Kevin Tevlin and assistant was Denis Anderson. Closing night projectionost was Denis Anderson.
The bookshop has closed down. There was a coffee lounge(Kameo Coffee Lounge) in this building too(after the bookshop closed down?), also closed down. The building is for lease.
The plans to demolish this theatre building have been put on hold for now. This theatre building has been leased by Mona(Musuem of Old and New Art) for it’s twice yearly festivals, as well as the live shows and concerts.
This building is now a doctors surgery(Collins Street General Practice), a health ihsurance company(Medibank Private), a dress shop(Bardot), a beauty store(Glow Cosmetics), and apartments.
Opened with “Doctor Zhivago”.
Opened on 18/5/1951 with “April fool’s frolics” and “Americano”.
400 seas(1935 to 1940). 260 seats(1941 to 1965).
There is also a souvenir store(The Silver City Emporium).
The building is also the Zeehan Post Office and a musuem(West Coast Heritage Centre).
Also known as Starlight Drive-in . Operated by Star Theatres from 1958 to mid 1970’s when taken over by Tasmanian Drive-in Theatres(Village), after Star sold off it’s remaining theatres.
Now an op shop(Salvation Army) on the ground floor and a ballet studio upstairs.
Opened on 7/11/1958 with “This happy feeling”. Closed on 22/2/1984 “Saturday night fever” and “Staying alive”. 500 cars. Operaters, Star Theatre P/L, Tasmanian Drive-in Theatres(Village). Opening night projectionost was Kevin Tevlin and assistant was Denis Anderson. Closing night projectionost was Denis Anderson.
The bookshop has closed down. There was a coffee lounge(Kameo Coffee Lounge) in this building too(after the bookshop closed down?), also closed down. The building is for lease.
Currently used as a greyhound racecourse. The architect was W.A. Wheatland of P & W Planners(Victoria).
Why the name Bar X
Opened on 3rd may, 1953 with “Port Afrique”.
700 seats.
Opened on 28/7/1955 as Tatler Theatrette. Renamed Cinema One in 1972.
11 screens. Sold to Reading Cinemas in november 2019
The plans to demolish this theatre building have been put on hold for now. This theatre building has been leased by Mona(Musuem of Old and New Art) for it’s twice yearly festivals, as well as the live shows and concerts.
Opened in 1976 as West End Twin(back to back). Renamed Village Twin in(circa 1987?). Expended to 7 screens in 1988, and renamed Village Cinemas.
Opened on 12/9/1947 with latest news, comedy(not named), short subjects(not named), and “The Enchanted Forest”.
Why the name Elwick?
Tasmania’s first drive-in theatre.
Operater - Bruce Selleck(Northside Drive–in P/L(1956 - 1967)), Tasmanian Drive-in Theatres(Village Cinemas)(1968 to 1985).
This building is now a doctors surgery(Collins Street General Practice), a health ihsurance company(Medibank Private), a dress shop(Bardot), a beauty store(Glow Cosmetics), and apartments.
Exhibators - Northside Drive-in Theatres P/L(1966 - 1970’s), Greater Union(1970’s to ?), Tasmanian Drive-in Tneatres(Village)(? - 1984). Architects' - Cheesman Doley Brabham & neighbour(name unlnown?). 401 cars from opening to 1970’s, then later(1970’s?), 418 cars.
Did good business in 1976 when the Tasman Bridge in Hobart collasped after being struck ny a cargo ship.
Closed in 1984(then operated by Village Cinemas). Date of change from Greater Union to Village Cinemas unknown?