The Capitol Theatre Orchestra has been re-established as the resident jazz orchestra at Melbourne's famous art deco Capitol Theatre to help celebrate the centenary of its opening in 1924.
This was a time when all the best theatres, hotels and dance halls had fine resident jazz orchestras and the Capitol Theatre was no exception. The original Capitol Theatre Orchestra, established in 1924, soon became a regular feature of Melbourne's cinema experience in the 1920s.
The re-established Capitol Theatre Orchestra captures the glamour and delight of the golden age of the jazz era, one hundred years ago.
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You haven't been to the movies until you've seen..... "The Picture Show Man", a warm and witty comedy set in the 20s, an era when the musicians accompanying the films along with the pre show entertainment were just as important as the movie itself.
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Step into the vibrant world of the 1920s with almost an hour of mesmerising jazz performed by the twelve-piece Capitol Theatre Orchestra. Feel the rhythm and energy of foot-tapping classics in the splendid Art Deco surroundings.
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