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Sydney has an active theatre scene. Check out the theatre directory in the Metro supplement on Fridays and the Spectrum section on Saturdays of the Sydney Morning Herald. Book direct with the venues or use Tickettek (02 926 132 849) or Ticketmaster7 (02 1300 136 166). Half price tickets on the day of the performance are available from the Half-tix booth in Darling Park, 201 Sussex Street at the bottom of the IBM building (02 9286 3310). To check out some great theatre shows that can be booked on line click Sydney Shows.
Belvoir Street Theatre
Original and experimental Australian theatre with Company B in residence.
25 Belvoir St Surry Hills, Sydney 2010 (02 9699 3444).
Capitol Theatre
An old theatre with a Spanish-Moorish design and listed on the national heritage register.13 Campbell Street, Haymarket, Sydney (136 100)
City Recital Hall
Performances by the different Australia and informational orchestras. Angel Place, Sydney (02 8256 2222) Darlinghurst Theatre
Productions by independent professional companies in this intimate 111 seat theatre.19 Greenknowe Avenue,
Potts Point,
Sydney 2010
(02 8356 9987)
Ensemble Theatre
Mainstream theatre on the waterfront at Careening Cove.
78 McDougall St Kirribilli, Sydney 2061 (02 9929 0644).
Footbridge Theatre
A 700 seat University venue with a range of performances. University of Sydney , Parramatta Road, Glebe (02 9692 9955). Her Majesty's Theatre
A 1970s concrete theatre with mainstream shows.107 Quay Street, Sydney, ( 02 9212 3411).
Lyric Theatre
The Lyric Theatre is part of the Star City casino with mainstream shows. Pirrama Road, Pyrmont, Sydney (02 9657 8500).
National Institute of Dramatic Art
NIDA, stages excellent productions by the students. NIDA is where many famous stars started and a good place to the emerging talents. 215 Anzac Pde, Kensington (02 9697 7600).
New Theatre
Opened in 1930s New Theatre shows high quality amateur productions. 542 King Street, Newtown (02 9519 3403).
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Performances covering a full range of musical tastes along with educational lectures. The Sydney Conservatorium is in the Government House Stables. Macquarie Street (02 8256 2222).
Sydney State Theatre
The State Theatre is a grand building constructed in 1929. It boasts the second largest glass chandelier in the world. Home of the Sydney Film Festival held each June. There are self-guided tours, using audio equipment, which last about 45 minutes. 49 Market Street (02 9373 6852). Take train to St. James. Sydney Explorer, Stop 4 or 15. Seymour Theatre Centre
Three theatres with drama and music. Cnr Cleveland Street & City Road, Chippendale (02 9351 7940).
Stables Theatre
Base for the the Griffin Theatre company. l0 Nimrod St , Kings Cross (02 9361 3817).
Sydney Opera House
To check out some wonderful performances that can be booked online click Sydney Performances.
Theatre Royal
The Theatre Royal has the big musicals. MLC Centre, King St (02 9224 8444).
The Rocks Puppet Cottage
Puppet shows for children on weekends and school holidays. (02 9255 1788).
Wharf Theatre
Home of the Sydney Theatre Company, the Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP) and the Bangarra Dance Theatre. Pier 4, Hickson Rd , Walsh Bay (02 9250 1700).
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