East Town Theatre

Ghost Tour, A journey of excitement and understanding

East Town Theatre

Hong Kong Island Hong Kong

Created By: Hong Kong Baptist University (GFHC 1045)

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East Town Theatre was a close down cinema. The theatre opened on the site of a demolished funeral parlor. Now, it has been rebuilt as East Town Building. East Town Theatre is located at the junction of Lockhart Road and Fenwick Street, in Wan Chai. The theatre was a 1300 seat gorgeous theatre. It was the first luxurious theatre in Wan Chai district after World War II. The owner of the theatre was the Hotung family of Hong Kong.

East Town Theatre opened in 1964 and closed in 1974. It has appeared a lot of urban tales and rumors have since they opened. Thus, it was closed after 10 years. Many people believed the theatre was haunted because the predecessor of East Town Theatre was a funeral parlor.

This point of interest is part of the tour: Ghost Tour, A journey of excitement and understanding


 

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