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News.com.au
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
St Kilda's Alex Theatre facing uncertain future after $7m listing
An iconic St Kilda stage that's hosted Rob Mills, Pia Miranda, Gyton Grantley among a roll call of Australian theatre greats is on the market — and it may not stay a theatre. The Alex Theatre, at 135 Fitzroy St, has been a creative cornerstone since it was transformed from the George Cinemas into a two-stage performance venue in 2015. In the decade since, it has become synonymous with the suburb's arts revival, hosting musicals, comedy, cabaret and the St Kilda Film Festival. But the historic venue, spread across 1484sq m within the heritage-listed George Apartments building is now for sale with $6m-$7m price hopes. Colliers Melbourne East's Lucas Socio said the combination of cultural cachet and a prime St Kilda location would attract interest from wealthy individuals, arts institutions and owner-occupiers. 'It's a truly unique opportunity to secure a fully operational performing arts venue in one of Melbourne's most vibrant suburbs,' Mr Soccio said. The property's two purpose-built theatres seat 500 and 291 patrons respectively, with a rehearsal studio, bar and lounge, and office space also on site. The site could remain a stage for live performance or be reimagined for hospitality, events or other uses, subject to council approval. Some of the Alex's most prominent performances have been the musical Sexercise in 2015, Cruel Intentions: The Musical, and Puffs — a Harry Potter parody play, which starred Rob Mills. It's also given a platform to emerging talent. 'It's part of the fabric of St Kilda, people have a real emotional connection to it,' one industry source said. 'That kind of nostalgia can make buyers more aggressive in today's market.' The Alex occupies a prized position less than 6km from the Melbourne CBD and a short walk from the beach, Luna Park and the Palais Theatre. Expressions of interest for The Alex Theatre close at 2pm, August 22.
Sydney Morning Herald
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
‘Not sexy enough': Pia Miranda on the negative feedback young actors face
This story is part of the July 12 edition of Good Weekend. See all 13 stories. Each week, Benjamin Law asks public figures to discuss the subjects we're told to keep private by getting them to roll a die. The numbers they land on are the topics they're given. This week he speaks to Pia Miranda. The actor, 52, is best known for her starring role in Looking for Alibrandi, which turns 25 this year. She has also competed on Dancing with the Stars and The Masked Singer, and won her season of Australian Survivor in 2019. RELIGION You have both Italian and Irish heritage. Is it safe to assume you're a Catholic? Yes, and I love all the traditions of Catholicism. My husband's a complete atheist – does not understand – but I get really excited about communion and confirmation – the sacraments. Obviously, being a Catholic has been tricky in the past few years. I still have problems with the Church's views on homosexuality and women not being ordained, but if everyone with progressive views left the Church, it would just be stuck in this mindset. I'm hoping people can change it from the inside out. Do you still go to Mass? Oh, I'm a fair-weather Catholic, mate [ laughs ]. I don't go to church on Sunday, but I still go to the Vatican and love it. The last time I was in Rome, I went to confession and the priest was like, 'What have you done?' And I went, 'Oh, everything but murder.' And he was like – seriously – 'OK, 10 Hail Marys and your soul will be clean.' [ Laughs ] I'm like, 'Mate, this is why we're Catholic!' What's your personal vision of heaven? People! I love people! If I got to heaven and all the people I'd ever loved were there – and there was heaps of food – I'd be so happy. And of hell? Full of people who gave me the shits. SEX What were conversations about sex like, growing up in your Catholic family? I don't believe I had many conversations with my family about sex, but I had an older sister and I learnt everything I know through her. I went to an all-girls school and wasn't really interested in boys for a very long time, and thought, 'Am I a lesbian?' Actually, the jury's still out on that.
The Age
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
‘Not sexy enough': Pia Miranda on the negative feedback young actors face
This story is part of the July 12 edition of Good Weekend. See all 13 stories. Each week, Benjamin Law asks public figures to discuss the subjects we're told to keep private by getting them to roll a die. The numbers they land on are the topics they're given. This week he speaks to Pia Miranda. The actor, 52, is best known for her starring role in Looking for Alibrandi, which turns 25 this year. She has also competed on Dancing with the Stars and The Masked Singer, and won her season of Australian Survivor in 2019. RELIGION You have both Italian and Irish heritage. Is it safe to assume you're a Catholic? Yes, and I love all the traditions of Catholicism. My husband's a complete atheist – does not understand – but I get really excited about communion and confirmation – the sacraments. Obviously, being a Catholic has been tricky in the past few years. I still have problems with the Church's views on homosexuality and women not being ordained, but if everyone with progressive views left the Church, it would just be stuck in this mindset. I'm hoping people can change it from the inside out. Do you still go to Mass? Oh, I'm a fair-weather Catholic, mate [ laughs ]. I don't go to church on Sunday, but I still go to the Vatican and love it. The last time I was in Rome, I went to confession and the priest was like, 'What have you done?' And I went, 'Oh, everything but murder.' And he was like – seriously – 'OK, 10 Hail Marys and your soul will be clean.' [ Laughs ] I'm like, 'Mate, this is why we're Catholic!' What's your personal vision of heaven? People! I love people! If I got to heaven and all the people I'd ever loved were there – and there was heaps of food – I'd be so happy. And of hell? Full of people who gave me the shits. SEX What were conversations about sex like, growing up in your Catholic family? I don't believe I had many conversations with my family about sex, but I had an older sister and I learnt everything I know through her. I went to an all-girls school and wasn't really interested in boys for a very long time, and thought, 'Am I a lesbian?' Actually, the jury's still out on that.
