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Empire Cinema
327 Bong Bong Street, , 2576 Phone: 61 02 4861 4767 Timings: Public Holiday: Closed Christmas Day ...... 9.30am to 11.30pm Daily www.empirecinema.com.auAbout
The Empire Theatre opened in 1915 as a two-tiered cinema. It was an important social and entertainment hub of the community. On nights when films were not being screened, all of the wooden collapsible chairs were folded away and the floor of the theatre was used as a roller skating rink. The theatre was also used for other community events, including Bowral Public School's annual fancy dress pageant and was the venue for a celebrated Conscription Debate in 1917 with the then South Australian Premier as the proponent. The Empire was also the venue for the civic farewell to Don Bradman on his 1930 Ashes tour. Today The Empire Cinema continues the tradition of showing fine films and has 3D. Comfortable and fully air-conditioned, with screenings of the latest movies throughout the week, the Empire Cinema remains a focal point of entertainment for adults and children alike.
