Lyric Theatre 114 Stephen Street, Melbourne, VIC

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The Lyric theatre footprint now houses (10 individual multi-level townhouses) plus the Yarraville Club used for the Yarraville Live music and comedy shows.

This features a completely modern, full-scale stage setup equipped with retractable walls, contemporary sound systems, and a professional layout completely distinct from the 1920s cinema configuration. The initial establishment of the club facilities and community focus on the site was heavily driven by James Cuming, a prominent local industrialist and owner of the nearby Cuming Smith acid works. He originally supported local workers' groups (like the Yarraville Citizens Club). This site grew from a local citizens' hub into the modern Yarraville Club complex.

The building, located across 114 and 116 Stephen Street, is legally protected by the Maribyrnong City Council under a Heritage Overlay (HO15) within the Maribyrnong Planning Scheme. The local planning scheme explicitly mandates strategies to “conserve and enhance the prominence of key heritage places such as the former Lyric Theatre.” Any modifications, structural developments, or changes to the exterior require a strict planning permit to preserve its historical streetscape value.

Contributed by Greg Lynch -