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A local independent cinema that is over 100 years old and has witnessed many changes in its lifetime from silent black and white films through to the modern technology of today. This cinema specialises in a variety of movies including local, Australian and International film which tend away from the typical blockbuster and mainstream genres. Along with 8 theatres, a bar, a cafe and a bookshop there is also a rooftop cinema which is open during the warmer months.
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The Domain
Walk from the city a few blocks towards the Tasman bridge and you'll suddenly be out of the city and amongst greenery and trees on the Domain. (Head towards the bridge from the city but once you see greenery head up the hill towards it.) Of note is the fact that you can always be sure to see plenty of parrots in the trees. They are relatively tame so it's a superb opportunity to see some brightly coloured parrots up close.
This historic site was built as a chapel for male convicts, built with solitary confinement cells underneath the building and was converted into a supreme criminal court and prison chapel, complete with gallows and an execution yard. The site can only be visited by tours which run during the day, or a ghost tour that runs at night.
Another one of Hobart's theatres, it was built as a chapel. While it is not as opulent as the Theatre Royal, The Playhouse still has some charm and hosts many plays throughout the year. Be sure to check out its website for what's on.
Established in 1818 within the grounds of The Domain. The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens showcase 6,500 species, including over 400 Tasmanian species. One of the most popular displays here is the Subantarctic Plant House, which contains subantarctic plant species collected by staff from Macquarie Island and is climate controlled to mimic cold high latitude environments. Other collections include traditional Japanese and Chinese gardens, a rain garden, a lily pond and the Tasmanian Fernery.
Once the most luxurious cinema in Tasmania, the Odeon is now a premier live music and comedy destination, leased by the Museum of New and Old Art. During the annual arts festivals MONA FOMA and Dark MOFO, it is the home of significant art installations, and operates as a music venue the rest of the year.
Hobart's famous theatre, and Australia's oldest, that opened in 1837 and has been saved from demolition on countless occasions. The interior fittings of the theatre contrast striking red velvet seating and curtains against white and gold walls with intricate detailing. You don't have to watch a show to visit the theatre as a 45-minute tour operates on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 11AM.