COMPLEX: Her Majesty's theatre manager Graeme Russell says restoration draws on two eras - the ceiling was built in 1875 and decorated in 1898. Picture: Lachlan Bence
Bands may be sounding out their tunes on stage in Royal South Street competition while high up in the rear of the balcony a delicate art form is taking shape at Her Majesty’s Theatre. Craftsmen are gradually restoring the ceiling to its full glory for the first time in 25 years. Work is impressive.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading