THE World Theatre in Charters Towers has undergone many
changes of identity since its construction in 1891.
Back in its formative years during the gold rush era, the
building housed the Australian Joint Stock Bank.
In 1931 it became the Bank of Commerce, which was followed
by the Bank of NSW from 1933.
In 1937 Dr Woodburn Stevens paid the princely sum of £450 and
turned the building into a house where he lived until 1957, when accountant
Norman Dungerville bought the building and opened his firm on the premises.
When Mr Dungerville passed away, ownership passed to his son
Graham, who sold the building in 1994.
After refurbishment and renovation, the building reopened in
1996 in its current incarnation as the World Theatre.
The World Theatre houses three movie screens, a 660 seat Auditorium for live shows, conferences
and other events and a gallery showcasing local and travelling exhibitions.
The World Theatre appreciates the support of the Friends
of the Theatre and the Charters Towers Regional Council.
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