Schonell Theatre, Australia

The Schonell Theatre is situated in the UQ Union complex at the University of Queensland's St Lucia campus.Its a mid-sized, single auditorium theatre capable of hosting projected cinematic films, musical performances, plays and lectures. It is The theatre was constructed in 1970 and underwent refurbishment in 2005. It is owned and operated by the UQ Union.

When the theatre is primarily used for the display of alternative and foreign motion pictures, the facility has been used since its refurbishment for day time lectures for subjects at the University of Queensland. It is also the current home of the Brisbane Gang Show.

The Schonell Theatre is opened in 1970 and from the beginning has always been both a live theatre and cinema venue.

The first performance at the Schonell was Bryan Nason's 'Bachoi' which included in its cast distinguished Australian actor and playwright Billie Brown, as well as Academy Award Winner Geoffrey Rush, who at the time were students at the University of Queensland.

The Schonell theatre is Brisbane's original independent arthouse cinema and in keeping with this screens a diverse selection of foreign language, alternative, quality mainstream and arthouse films.

The theatre's complex also houses The Cement Box, an intimate live theatre space predominantly used for independent fringe theatre and the home of resident student theatre company Underground Productions; as well as the Pizza Caffe which has a well deserved reputation for serving some the country's best gourmet pizzas.

The Schonell theatre was the first cinema in Australia to install high-back armchair style seating and now after its recent multi-million dollar redevelopment, it once again features state-of-the-art cinema and live theatre equipment and stylish, sophisticated decor and furnishings.