Montreal Community Theatre
Overview
The theatre has been a cultural focal point in the community for the past 90 years. During the past 25 years, the theatre has been community-owned and is home to weekly movies as well as presentations and live performances including touring productions, theatrical and musical performances and dance. The theatre is always available to community groups for the benefit of the community.
A recent addition to the theatre was the development of the Montreal Theatre Shop. The shop offers food and beverage before and during performances for the benefit of our audience. With a limited liquor license, there are a number of major events throughout the year where alcohol is available.
This heritage-listed theatre, built in 1929, has been kept intact as an example of a 1920s picture theatre. Modernistic in style with art deco elements, the lattice work ceiling made of caneite and timber is striking and the only example of this type known to survive in New South Wales.
The theatre also offers historical tours of the theatre and attracts many visitors each year. These need to be booked in advance.
The Montreal Community Theatre is managed by a dedicated committee with the assistance of an enthusiastic and energetic group of volunteers.
Accessibility
Allows a person's carer free entry into participating venues and events
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Employ people with disability
Have accessible seating areas in theatrette
Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked
Have doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy)
Have grab rails in the bathroom
Have step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone
Use non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
