[1] It was purpose built 1912 for Captain Frank Biddles (1851–1932) (a master pearler from Broome, who had semi-retired to Fremantle in 1902).

The theatre, with a seating capacity of 1,850, was opened on 21 December 1912 by the Mayor of Fremantle, Frederick James McLaren.

[3] The opening night included a screening of The French Spy and vaudeville performances by Miss Elsie McGuire.

[1] In 1915, Captain Biddles made the basement of the Princess Theatre available to provide amenities for army and naval personnel.

The upper floors are occupied by various small businesses including architecture firms PardoeDesign and Harris Design Group, developers Yolk, and short term creative co-working studio FSpace.