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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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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Into the Collection: Cine-Files

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 22 Oct 2024

Join us at The Capitol for Into the Collection: Cine-Files, an evening dedicated to exploring the history of Melbourne's rich film culture, as pieced together by this year's AFI Research Collection Fellow, Digby Houghton.

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Odyssey Literary Festival 2024

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 25 Oct 2024
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RMIT's Odyssey Lit Fest returns to The Capitol on Friday, October 25th.

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“100 Years Film Festival”: ET

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 27 Oct 2024

A troubled child summons the courage to help a friendly alien escape from Earth and return to his home planet.

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“100 Years Film Festival”: Superman

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 27 Oct 2024

An alien orphan is sent from his dying planet to Earth, where he grows up to become his adoptive home's first and greatest superhero.

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“100 Years Film Festival”: The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 27 Oct 2024

Two drag performers and a transgender woman travel across the desert to perform their unique style of cabaret.

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

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 31 Oct 2024
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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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“100 Years Film Festival”: Chicago

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 02 Nov 2024

Two death-row murderesses develop a fierce rivalry while competing for publicity, celebrity and a sleazy lawyer's attention.

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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.

aboriginal flag
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.