Inside the race to restore Yass’s unique 1939 art deco theatre.

If you're a lover of Australian cinema and old picture theatre., then Yass might be the place to be this Saturday evening because the silver screen at the old Liberty Theatre is shining once more.

They could make a movie about it… a small group of passionate Yass locals work to save their town’s 1939 art deco style theatre from demolition. Read the real life story.

In February 2025 our volunteers restored two maple doors from the Liberty’s mezzanine foyer.

We are proud to have the support of leaders from across politics. On 15 November 2024, the Member of Parliament for Goulburn, Wendy Tuckerman MP, recognised the efforts of the Friends of the Liberty Theatre and Cultural Centre.

Friends volunteers are now working hard to reopen her still original doors as an entertainment and education hub, a place where locals can see some classic films.

The truly remarkable theatre in Yass was built by the two most important cinema and theatre designers of the era.