Fitzroy home of Aussie theatrical, film royalty set for auction

148 Nicholson St, Fitzroy, was formerly home to theatre and film industry couple Betty and Tim Burstall, along with their son Tom and daughter-in-law Sigrid Thornton. A Fitzroy house where an iconic Australian movie starring Jacki Weaver, Graeme Blundell and Bruce Spence was filmed is in the spotlight for a $2.7m-$2.9m sale. The Victorian-era terrace was formerly home to prominent creative couple Betty and Tim Burstall, whose son, director and producer Tom is married to actress Sigrid Thornton. In 1967, Betty founded legendary Carlton performance venue La Mama Theatre, while Tim was a director, writer and producer. RELATED: Prahran: Dogs in Space, Michael Hutchence film location sells Sale of the Century co-host, actor and singer Alyce Platt lists renovated Elwood home Comedy star Joe Salanitri from Sooshi Mango trio sells Mt Waverley pad His 1972 film Stork, based on a play by David Williamson, won several gongs at that year’s Australian Film Institute Awards including best direction for Tim, best performance by an actress for Weaver and best performance by an actor for Spence, who’s also known for Mad Max 2 and The Matrix Revolutions. Prior to Betty’s death in 2013, Tom and Sigri...