Cinema-lovers rejoice as Lorne Theatre, a “seaside gem” and one of the oldest theatres in Victoria, is being refurbished with plans to re-open in 2024. The theatre, situated on Victoria’s Great Ocean Road, will now be run by the team behind Golden Age Cinema.
Golden Age will be known to Sydney film lovers for its easygoing vibe and carefully curated program of throwback classics and boundary-pushing new releases. It’s also a spot for intimate live music events.
Lorne Theatre to retain its classic charm under new operators
Under the new operators, Lorne Theatre, which first opened in 1937, will be shown a new lick of love. “Our plans for the building are not to reinvent the wheel, but to add some love and polish and restore the Lorne Theatre to its original splendour,” said the business’s new co-owner Chris Barton.
“We want to accentuate that same charm and sense of grandeur that has captivated visitors for more than 80 years and help ensure the theatre’s future as a truly special cultural experience into the future.”
The Lorne Theatre holds 550 seats. It’s a gorgeous art deco building right across the road from Lorne Beach and the Lorne-Queenscliff Coastal Reserve. The theatre will retain its classic charm under its new management.
“The vision has always been to provide an inclusive social experience that both recalls the classic cinema-going of yore but celebrates new voices too,” said the director of Golden Age’s programming, Kate Jinx.
Lorne Theatre is located at 76-80 Mountjoy Parade, Lorne, VIC.
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