Taking care of Her Maj

By Melanie Whelan
Updated September 2 2015 - 4:44pm, first published 3:57pm
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
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.

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