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bright awnings over wrought iron balconies looking clown from above. The wall fountain, of Spanish tile on one wall of this patio, lends an added atmosphere to the ensemble. The auditorium is of one level only. Surrounding both sides and near the rear is a wide promenade, separated from the main seating portion of the theatre by an arcaded colonnade.
The feeling of the outer foyer is maintained inside the auditorium, the richly decorated windows look down upon the patrons as from upper rooms in a huge country and in Spain.
The heavily beamed ceiling over the aduitorium has been richly decorated on color designs of Spanish motive, and it is the first time in Australia that such decoration has been attempted to this extent.
The soft, warm coloring of walls and ceiling, the grouping of appropriate furniture around the large open fireplaces in the foyers and promenade, and the entire feeling of intimacy which this delightful little theatre gives is a unique contrast to its imposing brother overhead.
The Regent Theatre
The grand foyer of the Regent measures 60 feet long by SO feet wide, is roofed in one span by a groined ceiling of Gothic design, and decorated with mural painting of medieval character. The stairs leading to the balcony mezzanine rise either side of the grand foyer behind richly carved columns in travertine stone, which support the magnificent ceiling. The travertine finish of the walls is relieved by grained Australian marbles of the staircases and floors, and the delicate lines of bronze grilles and lighting fixtures. The general lighting effect is in tones of warm amber, with deep red and gold accents in the hangings and decorations.