Tai Ping Theatre (2nd generation) [1932-1981]
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Submitted by David on Tue, 2015-05-05 21:55
Current condition:
Demolished / No longer exists
Date Place completed:
1932-08-31
Date Place demolished:
1981-02-12
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Tai Ping Theatre
Hong Kong Telegraph 16 August 1932
The Tai Ping Theatre under reconstruction with main entrance facing Des Voeux Road West on Whitty Street was one of the oldest theatrical institutions in Hong Kong before its demolition some 2 years ago (December 1930). The new theatre will have a seating capacity for 2100 patrons.
Further information on its history here
Tai Ping Theatre
The Hong Kong Film Archive
The Hong Kong Film Archive has an exhibition and a series of talks about the Tai Ping Theatre: https://www.filmarchive.gov.hk/en_US/web/hkfa/pe-event-2021-e-tp.html