Yau Ma Tei Theatre
Dublin Core
Title
Yau Ma Tei Theatre
油麻地戲院
Subject
Theatre
Historical building
Graded building
Surroundings
Description
Yau Ma Tei Theatre (Chinese: 油麻地戲院, sometimes transliterated as "Yaumati Theatre"), once the largest theatre in Kowloon, is located at the junction of Waterloo Road and Reclamation Street, in Yau Ma Tei, Hong Kong. It is classified as "Grade II Historic Building" It is the only remaining pre-World War II theatre in Kowloon. It was recently converted into a venue for Cantonese opera. Another historical structure, Yau Ma Tei Fruit Market is adjacent to the theatre, across Reclamation Street.
Creator
unknown
Contributor
Leisure and Cultural Services Department of Hong Kong
Relation
Yau Ma Tei fruit wholesales market
Brick Building
Street Sleepers' Shelter
Format
Seating capacity: 300 (including 4 seats suitable for audience on wheelchair)
Stage size: 10m (W) x 8.4m (D)
Orchestra pit area: 22 m²
Facilities: Computerized lighting system, audio system, motorized flying system and subtitle system
Stage size: 10m (W) x 8.4m (D)
Orchestra pit area: 22 m²
Facilities: Computerized lighting system, audio system, motorized flying system and subtitle system
Type
Physical Object
Date Created
1930
Spatial Coverage
The theatre located at the junction of Waterloo Road and Reclamation Street, in Yau Ma Tei, Hong Kong.
Rights Holder
Hong Kong Government
Collection
Citation
unknown, “Yau Ma Tei Theatre,” CCCH9051 Group 27, accessed October 6, 2024, https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-27/items/show/1.