About The Schonell
The Schonell Theatre opened to the public in 1970 with the live stage production "Bachoi" by Bryan Nason. The play included in its cast Geoffrey Rush and Billie Brown, who were students at the University at the time. From the beginning the Schonell was intended as a multi-purpose venue, suitable for both live performances and cinema screenings. The theatre is owned and operated by the UQ Union, and it houses two cinemas, one of which is equipped with full live stage facilities, as well as The Cement Box Theatre and The Pizza Caffe. State-of-the-art at the time of its original construction, it was one of the first cinemas in Australia to feature comfortable high-back armchair style seating and couple seats, and it boasted the biggest cinema screen in Brisbane for a number of years. Throughout the 70's and 80's it was unquestionably Brisbane's leading arthouse venue.
Whats On!
Free Movie Screenings at the schonell!
April 2008
Azumi
10 April3 pm Theater 2
Free Movies every Thursday afternoon!
Ignatians Musical Society presents
Into the Woods
11th 26th April 2008
Schonell Hire Bookings
2008 filling fast
Sessions available for a ready show in May and June 2008.
Book NOW
Contact the Schonell between 8.30am - 5pm Monday to Friday
Phone: (07) 3377 2988
Fax: (07) 3377 2224
Email: schonell@uq.edu.au
Website: www.schonell.com.au
How to get to the Schonell Theatre
By Car
From the City, use the Riverside Expressway and head towards Toowong along Coronation Drive. Go straight ahead past Toowong Shopping Village and at the Caltex service station turn left into Sir Fred Schonell Drive - this will take you to the main entrance of the University. Go straight ahead at the round-about at the entrance to the campus. At the third round-about turn left into Blair Drive, then at the University Swimming Pool turn right into Union Road. We are located at the end of Union Road.UQ Parking Website
By City Cat
The City Cat is an easy and convenient way to get to the Schonell if you live near the river. You simply need to take the ferry to the University of Queensland (the final stop before the City Cat turns around to go back into the city). The ferry stop is located across the road from the University Swimming Pool and from there we are just a 3 to 5 minute walk up the hill, at the end of Union Road.By Bus
There are numerous buses which travel to the University Campus. For example, from Adelaide Street in the City (near JB Hi-Fi) you can take the 412 Express to the University. The main bus stop at the University is located at Chancellor's Place. From there walk east through the Great Court (look for the large sandstone building with the expansive grass and tree covered area at the centre) towards Campbell Place (about a 5 to 10 minute walk). Once you reach Campbell Place you should seen signs pointing to the Schonell. We are about a 1 to 2 minute walk from Campbell Place.Address:
Schonell Twin Theatres & Pizza CaffeUnion Road, The University of Queensland,
ST LUCIA, QLD 4072
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