The Capitol

The Capitol

This year we celebrate 100 years of architectural and cinematic wonder at The Capitol - the theatre has stood the test of time to remain a Melbourne cultural icon.

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Originally built in 1924, and reopened in 2019, The Capitol has a spectacular architectural and cinematic history, and is recognised as a true Melbourne icon.

What's On

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Quasimodo - The Musical - (In Concert)

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 20 Sep 2024 - 22 Sep 2024

Broadwest Productions proudly present the world premiere of a new musical in concert: ‘Quasimodo -The Musical’ – The untold story of the Hunchback of Notre Dame is an exciting new Australian musical written by Samuel Kristy.

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The Best (environmental) Film You've Never Seen: All That Breathes

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 24 Sep 2024
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Join us for a special screening of the award-winning documentary 'All That Breathes' in celebration of National Biodiversity Month, presented by RMIT Culture.

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We Call It Ballet

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 28 Sep 2024 - 15 Dec 2024

Experience Sleeping Beauty like never before in this dazzling dance and light show. Classical ballet and modern technology come together to create an artistic masterpiece like no other, where exquisite dancers literally light up the stage with glittering routines and glow-in-the-dark costumes.

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Melbourne Fringe Opening Night Gala

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 01 Oct 2024
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RMIT Culture invites you to taste-test this year's Melbourne Fringe Festival at the glamourous opening night celebration at The Capitol!

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3 Happy Tricks - Kids Show Tour with Martin Heppell

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 03 Oct 2024

We’re back on the road tackling children’s mental health with our high-energy kids show tour – ‘3 Happy Tricks’ with Martin Heppell. You can catch the tour, featuring our most engaging and entertaining presenter, Martin Heppell, around Victoria in the Term 3 school holidays.

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The Land of Lost Things with Andy Griffiths

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 04 Oct 2024

Celebrate unlimited adventures and the new series from one of Australia's most popular children's authors.

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Noni Hazlehurst in Conversation: Dropping the Mask

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 10 Oct 2024

National treasure Noni Hazlehurst details her life on stage and screen and takes us behind-the-scenes of a brilliant career.

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A Tribute to the Late(st) Shaun Micallef (book)

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 31 Oct 2024
Icon / Small / Location Created with Sketch. The Capitol

Welcome to the Shaun Micallef variety hour, where anything goes ... as long as it's in praise of the latest addition to the Australian literary canon: Micallef's new book Slivers, Shards and Skerricks.

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Venue hire

The Capitol is available to hire for screenings, performances, talks, conferences, festivals, meetings and private events.

Our spaces

The Capitol is a contemporary centre for the cultural and education industries, with a variety of flexible spaces available to innovate and enjoy.

Visit

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Address

113 Swanston Street, Melbourne
Enter via Capitol Arcade,
opposite Melbourne Town Hall

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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torres strait flag

Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.