Comedy Theatre
228-240 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 26 m tall · #591 in Melbourne
- 5 floors
- 2 businesses
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98 years standing
- 1928Completed
- 1993Refurbished
- TodayStill standing
5 building permits · 2 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About Comedy Theatre
Comedy Theatre is a five-storey commercial building on Exhibition Street in Melbourne, with its main use listed as office. Completed in 1928, it is currently associated with developer LaSalle Investment Management and architect Architectus. In July 2022 LaSalle proposed a cantilevered office tower over the theatre.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 1928
- Construction started
- 1928 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- 26 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#591 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 5 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Footprint
- 1,138 m²
- Businesses
- 2
- Car spaces
- —
- Strata plan
- TP611666 · 1 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 5
Score cards
Parliament Station 3 min walk · 11 tram stops within 400 m
153 cafés, 3 grocers, 7 medical within 250 m
104 street trees within 150 m · park 113 m away
5,835 people pass daily nearby · 96 licensed venues within 200 m
Calculated from PTV timetable stops, the City of Melbourne business census, street trees, pedestrian sensors and liquor licences.
The building team
The people and companies behind the design, construction and management of Comedy Theatre.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station3 min · 250 m
Train station4 min · 287 m
Tram stop3 min · 236 m
Tram stop3 min · 253 m
Tram stop3 min · 257 m
Straight-line walking estimate. Source: PTV GTFS, CC BY 4.0.
Within a 3-minute walk
Who lives in Melbourne (CBD)
ABS Census 2016 via City of Melbourne (CC BY).
Being built nearby
No major projects in the pipeline within 600 m.
Businesses in Comedy Theatre
2 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Comedy Theatre
Melbourne International Comedy Festival Limited
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Comedy Theatre: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO10Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designHO632Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage placesPO1Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provideVicmap Planning, © State of Victoria (Department of Transport and Planning), CC BY 4.0. Plain-English summaries are ours. Check the planning scheme for exact controls.
Subdivision & permits
- Plan of subdivision
- TP611666
- Lots on the plan
- 1
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 5
- Estimated cost of works
- About $190k
Costs are estimates declared on permits, not amounts spent. Stages of a project repeat its value, so we group them and count each project once. A value can cover a project spanning several buildings. Our calculation from City of Melbourne building permits, CC BY 4.0.
History of the site
How it's been recorded over time
City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, since 2002.
Community
What people say about Comedy Theatre in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Comedy Theatre residential or commercial?
Comedy Theatre is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.
When was Comedy Theatre built?
Comedy Theatre was completed in 1928.
How many floors does Comedy Theatre have?
Comedy Theatre has 5 floors above ground.
What businesses are in Comedy Theatre?
The latest council census counted 2 businesses in Comedy Theatre, including Melbourne International Comedy Festival Limited.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Comedy Theatre?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Comedy Theatre?
LaSalle Investment Management developed Comedy Theatre and Architectus designed it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Comedy Theatre?
About 26 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 591 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Comedy Theatre?
Parliament Station is the nearest train station, about 3 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Spring St/Bourke St #9, about 3 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for Comedy Theatre?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO632).
Does Comedy Theatre have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision TP611666 has 1 lot.
Has any work been done on Comedy Theatre recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 5 building permits for Comedy Theatre since 1997. The most recent was in January 2011.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comedy Theatre | Commercial | — | 5 | 1928 |
| 222 Exhibition Street | Commercial | 44 m | 30 | 1988 |
| Telstra Centre | Commercial | 96 m | 47 | 1992 |
| Unilodge on Lonsdale | Mixed use | 94 m | 22 | 2003 |
| Melbourne Marriott Hotel | Hotel | 98 m | 17 | 1982 |
| Rydges Melbourne Hotel | Hotel | 114 m | 24 | 1972 |
| The Urban Workshop | Commercial | 130 m | 34 | 2006 |
That's Built compiles information from public records, research and contributions. Details are checked against multiple sources where possible but may contain errors and aren't professional advice. Sources: City of Melbourne building permits (CC BY 4.0), CLUE building information (CC BY 4.0), CLUE business establishments (CC BY 4.0), Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) (Open G-NAF EULA (CC BY 4.0 based)). Street View and business details © Google Maps.