LOYAL ROYAL MEMBERSHIP
Each year Theatre Royal calls out for lovers of live music, independent cinema and the Arts to get behind Castlemaine’s historical icon and become Loyal Royal members. This annual membership helps TR custodians to ensure they have the necessary support to continue as one of the last remaining single-screen cinemas in the country. It is through the support of the Loyal Royal program that TR can continue to maintain the cinema, projector, sound system and all the necessary bells and whistles that go into creating a space for the Castlemaine community to gather, share stories, experiences and a mutual love for film and live music.
Loyal Royals have better perks than ever with $10 tickets on Pennywise Tuesdays & $8 tickets on Movie Club Wednesdays.
SUBSCRIBE DURING OUR MEMBERSHIP DRIVE AND BE IN THE RUNNING TO WIN A GOLDEN TICKET! (NOV 11 – DEC 10, 2025)
A GOLDEN TICKET will grant the lucky winner FREE ENTRY to all live shows at TR for 2026!
Plus we have the following prizes on offer:
2 x 10 PACK OF FREE CINEMA PASSES
2 x CASES OF THEATRE ROYAL WINE
2 x PIZZA, WINE, MOVIE VOUCHER
MEMBERSHIP LEVELS & PERKS
LOYAL ROYAL
$50
Discounted cinema and event tickets all year ‘round, along with a Loyal Royal membership card for their wallet, and a subscription to our exclusive Loyal Royal mailing list for special behind-the-scenes updates.
BUSINESS LOYAL ROYAL
$150
All the perks of a regular Loyal Royal membership, plus their business logo added to Theatre Royal’s list of sponsors, shown on the cinema screen before each film, website and printed program.
ULTIMATE ROYALTY
$150
All the perks of a regular Loyal Royal membership, plus a VIP year-round discount of 15% off at the Lola bottle shop and five free cinema passes.
SPONSOR-A-SEAT
$550 - LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE
All the perks of a regular Loyal Royal membership, plus a gold plaque engraved with the name of your choosing on a newly refurbished, art-deco cinema seat.
BUSINESS SPONSOR
1 YEAR CINEMA ADVERTISING $2000
All the perks of a Business Member, plus their business logo or an advertisement (up to 45 seconds) added to TR’s cinema reel, to screen prior to every film session for 12 months (Ad can change bi-monthly)
Why sign up?
With an increasing number of international artists and renowned local artists coming through the doors, it is imperative that we maintain a high standard, world-class calibre of equipment and staff to ensure that we are every bit as worthy a venue as our fellow establishments in the big smoke. TR is proud to be one of the most visited regional live music venues in the country and we will do all we can to maintain our excellent reputation as a premiere live music venue and independent cinema.
This year Loyal Royals also become automatic members of our ‘Mercoledi Movie Club’ (Italiano for Wenednesday!) with $8 movies every Wednesday for members only and more day time creenings. Along with discounted tickets all year through (including $10 Pennywise Tuesday deals), plus access to behind the scenes news and events, members can know they are directly contributing to preserve one of the oldest continuously operating theatres in the Southern Hemisphere.
For the longest continuously operating Theatre (since 1854), there’s a lot required to keep the heritage listed building in good shape.
Theatre Royal has a special place in the heart of many Castlemainians, not only as one of the first Australian “picture palaces” to screen silent movies in 1919 and the “talkies” that followed, but also as the beating heart of the vibrant, artistic community, often the place for local fundraisers and community gatherings.
So far, Loyal Royal Membership has helped TR to:
Present a Summer Series of free events outside in the beer garden, with a diverse program of free DJs and live bands (2022 - 25)
Upgrade some of the ancient outdoor guttering and pipes, fix the collapsed ceiling area behind the stage and clean up the currently decommissioned area behind the mezzanine upstairs (still in progress)
Host more special events and community fundraisers than ever before, including raising money for Castlemaine Fringe Festival and Nalderun Education Aboriginal Corporation, Central Vic Climate Action and many more worthy causes
Support local emerging musicians by hosting the annual Castlemaine Battle of the Bands
Hold regular Pride events to support the LGBTIQA+ community
Host film festivals such as the Indigenous Film Festival, Coscars (celebrating young, local film-makers) and Melbourne International Film Festival (plus offer discounted tickets to Loyal Royals for all screenings and Q&A sessions!)