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[title]Theatre Royal Castlemaine has a rich history that dates back to 1854, when it served as a live entertainment venue for miners who migrated to central Victoria in search of gold. Today, it remains one of the last single-screen venues in the country and one of the oldest continuously operating theatres in the southern hemisphere.
Like many other theatres and art institutions in Victoria, Theatre Royal has struggled financially as a result of the ongoing lockdowns and restrictions.
“It’s so hard to make ends meet when there is so much available to view in the digital world,” says Theatre Royal co-owner Felicity Cripps. “But [Theatre Royal] is very special, and we want to do all we can to keep it going. That’s where our virtual cinema comes in.”
Royalflix and Chill is a video-on-demand service with a selection of more than 100 rare, classic and arthouse titles you can rent to watch at home. From popular contemporary flicks like A Quiet Place Part II and Get Out to classic films like Roman Holiday and Tampopo, there are heaps of titles to choose from, and five new films will be added each month.
You can browse the full selection of films available to rent on the Theatre Royal website.