The Savoy

The brief was to return the Savoy Theatre to its glory days and create a vibrant restaurant and bar.

Retaining and showcasing the history of the Savoy Theatre was key in the redesign. CKDS exposed existing walls and maintained the original signage. These original features were accentuated with an art decor palette, old style booths, and original movie posters.

  • Location: Long Jetty, NSW
  • Size: 236m2
  • Year: 2018
  • Location: Long Jetty, NSW
  • Size: 236m2
  • Year: 2018

Opening its doors in 1956, the Savoy Theatre was once the Central Coast’s largest movie theatre.

The Savoy Theatre was once the Central Coast’s largest movie theatre. Opening its doors in 1956, it hosted the region’s only CinemaScope and provided an entertainment hub in the post-World War 2 environment.
In 2016, CKDS was commissioned to revitalise the old theatre. The mezzanine and projection space had been largely unutilised since 1976 when the cinema had closed.
Retaining and showcasing the history of the Savoy Theatre was key in the redesign of the Savoy. CKDS exposed existing walls and maintained the original signage. These original features were accentuated with an art decor palette, old style booths, and original movie posters.
The Savoy has been transformed into a thriving addition to the Long Jetty entertainment scene.