Capitol Theatre Orchestra followed by a screening of "Fiddler on the Roof" (G) 1971

Capitol Theatre Orchestra followed by a screening of "Fiddler on the Roof" (G) 1971

  • 01 Aug 2026
  • 01:00pm - 03:00pm
  • $20 - $25.5
  • The Capitol
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Spend a Saturday at The Capitol with the Capitol Theatre Orchestra and Fiddler on the Roof. Enjoy live 1920s jazz from the twelve-piece orchestra, followed by the beloved 1971 musical film starring Topol, in Melbourne's splendid Art Deco home of classic movies and music.

Enjoy a memorable Saturday afternoon at The Capitol, Melbourne's home of famous movies and classic music, with live performance followed by a beloved screen musical. On 1 August 2026 at 1.00 pm, the Capitol Theatre Orchestra opens the event with fifty minutes of lively 1920s jazz, performed by a twelve-piece ensemble that revives the grandeur of the picture palace era in one of Melbourne's most striking Art Deco venues.

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