OPEN HOUSE is back at the Majestic in 2025. If you’ve ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a theatre or you’re interested in old movie cameras, projectors, movie memorabilia, deco buildings, organs or a slice of QLD history then head to the Majestic Theatre Pomona on Saturday 18th October for Open House 2025. The doors are open from 10am to 4pm.
TWO FREE SHORT SILENT FILMS AT 12 NOON – Two comedies “Laurel & Hardy Build a House” starring Stan Laurel & Oliver Hardy from 1928 and “One Week” about a flat pack house starring Buster Keaton from 1920. Movie duration approximately 20 minutes each film. Accompanied by maestro Chris Rose live on the 1937 Compton Organ.
FREE GUIDED TOURS – On offer at 10.30am, 11am, 11.30am and then following the movie at 1.30pm, 2pm & 2.30pm and 3pm. You can register to do a free guided tour by clicking ‘Book Now’ above. Be quick as there are limited spaces for each tour and they fill quickly. On your tour you will see how it all works back stage, see the organ bellow and our beautiful Green Room, our wall of famous signatures and also view the pipe chamber for the 1937 Compton Organ. We might even throw in some ghost stories. Or you can do your own guided tour with our information hand out.
BIO BOX MOVIE MUSEUM – We just completed our mini movie & projector museum in the ‘bio box’ and its stuffed full of old movie memorabilia and projectors, including our recently purchased 1913 Powers Projector which was the first projector used at the Majestic.
RUNNING PROJECTOR IN THE MAIN HALL – You can check out an old Hanimex 8mm film running in the main hall and also stage displays of yesteryear.
Don’t miss this great opportunity to see this century old heritage listed theatre, steeped in history and an icon of Queensland.
We have a licensed bar for coffee and tea and refreshments and snacks. A merch bar to purchase some memorabilia or you can just soak up the atmosphere while enjoying a refreshment at the Ron West Bar ….. you never know, you might meet one of our ghosts !!