The Roxy’s owner plans to halve the building’s original auditorium seating capacity amps up pressure on Labor to preserve it as a landmark cultural venue.
The owner of the iconic Roxy Theatre has unveiled plans to transform the former picture palace into a dining mecca, in a move critics say threatens its revival as a Capitol Theatre for Sydney’s west.
“In fact, the stage is only large enough to accommodate a stand-up comedian or rock band, it certainly will not be large enough for an orchestra or stage production of any kind.” Five years ago, his plans for a high-rise tower cantilevered over the Roxy were rejected by the Land and Environment Court.the Roxy’s rear will be demolished for a three-storey contemporary addition, opening to a future Metro West stop.
“Metro management have not properly mitigated the huge impacts of their excavation site. They need to urgently plan to complete the Civic Link,” he said. “We have to think bigger about the Metro West site next door to the Roxy. This is the biggest opportunity to create a night-time economy precinct nationally. Multiple venues should be designed into the Metro West site.”
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