It was a church, a theatre and gave Baz Luhrmann his start. Now it’s Sydney’s latest nightclub
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-06-24 11:00 UTC+10:00
Section: Culture / Music
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Culture & Entertainment, Indigenous, Religion, Australia
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Snippet:
In the heart of Sydney’s CBD lies a 158-year-old deconsecrated church that has fostered the careers of many creative pilgrims, including Australian director Baz Luhrmann. Previously operating as the Genesian Theatre – and before that, a poorhouse, the Kursaal Theatre and the first Matthew Talbot Hostel – it now has a new calling.
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