Metropolis Night Club

Metropolis Nightclub

The nightclub well know as Metropolis by the Fremantle population has long been a venue to enjoy the night, but it has had a number of uses. 
Originally built as a summertime activity garden in 1897, The Olde Englyshe Fayre was later rebuilt by James Gallop. In 1904, he opened The King's Theatre to the public, and was the largest ever seen theatre for live performances. During World War II the theatre was used by a repertory group known as the Black Butterflies, a group of young single women who put on variety shows. 


(West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954), Thursday 14 October 1897, page 6)

In the early 1920s the venue closed down and was converted into a panel beating shop, and much of the interior used to accommodate crowds was torn out. It was purchased in 1945 by Victor Gubgub for the Victor Motor Co Ford motor vehicle display centre.In 1979, an ice-skating rink was built inside the venue, and in 1980s was a popular disco with shops and offices downstairs. 

In 2004 the building celebrated its centenary as Metropolis Nightclub, and has been a popular spot for a night out since.