Schonell Theatre

“The Schonell opened in 1970 and from the beginning has always been both a live theatre and cinema venue.

The first show to be performed at the Schonell was Bryan Nason’s ‘Bachoi’ which included in its cast distinguished Australian actor and playwright Billie Brown, as well as Academy Award Winner Geoffrey Rush, who at the time were students at the University of Queensland.
The theatre is Brisbane’s original independent arthouse cinema and in keeping with this screens a diverse selection of foreign language, alternative, quality mainstream and arthouse films.

The complex also houses The Cement Box, an intimate live theatre space predominantly used for independent fringe theatre and the home of resident student theatre company Underground Productions; as well as the Pizza Caffe which has a well deserved reputation for serving some the country’s best gourmet pizzas.
The Schonell was the first cinema in Australia to install high-back armchair style seating and now after its recent multi-million dollar redevelopment, it once again features state-of-the-art cinema and live theatre equipment and stylish, sophisticated decor and furnishings.

The Schonell is owned and operated by the University of Queensland Union.”

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Location Union Rd University of Queensland • St. Lucia , Brisbane, 4067, Queensland, Australia [Lat/Long]

Contact Website Phone: (07) 3377 2229

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