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A Job That Changed Me: At the Titanic Theatre Restaurant We Always Hit an Iceberg, But Were Often Hit by Bread Rolls Too

The top level of a historic Melbourne hotel was transformed into the first-class dining room, with chandeliers and a string trio, and the ground floor was steerage.

A Job That Changed Me: At the Titanic Theatre Restaurant We Always Hit an Iceberg, But Were Often Hit by Bread Rolls Too

TL;DR

  • The Titanic Theatre Restaurant in Williamstown, Melbourne, was a themed dining venue operating in the late 1990s.
  • The venue was designed as a scale model of the Titanic, with distinct 'first-class' and 'steerage' dining areas.
  • Performers acted out a love story, interacting with guests who often role-played or engaged in disruptive behavior.
  • Common issues included guests smuggling alcohol, propositioning staff, and throwing food or objects.
  • Despite the challenges, the job provided valuable performance experience and insights into human behavior.