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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).
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Acer Arena
The largest indoor entertainment centre in Australia that hosts some concerts between other events. Olympic Boulevard, Sydney Olympic Park (02 8765 4321).
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).
Enmore Theatre
Hosts a full rang of acts from the Rolling Stones to other much less well known groups. Enmore Road, Newtown (02 9550 3666).
Ensemble Theatre
Mainstream theatre on the waterfront at Careening Cove.
78 McDougall St Kirribilli, Sydney(02 9929 0644).
Footbridge Theatre
A 700 seat University venue with a range of performances. University of Sydney, Parramatta Road, Glebe (02 9692 9955).
Gaelic Club
A venue that has some interesting acts in an intimate setting. 64 Devonshire Street, Surry Hills (02 9211 1687).
Her Majesty's Theatre
A 1970s concrete theatre with mainstream shows. 107 Quay Street, Sydney, ( 02 9212 3411).
Hordern Pavilion
Built in 1924 and still hosting many big gigs that need a capacity of about 4000. 1 Driver Avenue, Moore Park (02 9921 5333).
Lyric Theatre
The Lyric Theatre is part of the Star City casino with mainstream shows. Pirrama Road, Pyrmont, Sydney (02 9657 8500).
Metro Theatre
A live music space in a small venue and varying acts and concerts. 624 George Street, Sydney (02 9550 3666).
National Institute of Dramatic Art
NIDA, stages excellent productions by the students. NIDA is where many famous stars started and a good place to seethe 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).
Star City
Star City is both casino and home of two theatres the Lyric and the Showroom that both have big shows. 80 Pyrmont Street, Darling Harbour (02 9777 9000).
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 Entertainment Centre
A launch pad for many famous bands and hosts all the big names with capacity for seating over 12,000 people Home of the Sydney Kings basketball team.. 35 Harbour Street, Darling Harbour.
Sydney State Theatre
The State Theatre is a grand building constructed in 1929. It boasts the second largest glass chandelier in the world. A feature are the marble columns and mosaic floors. 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 6835).
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. 10 Nimrod Street, Kings Cross (02 9361 3817).
Sydney Opera House
To check out some wonderful performances that can be booked online click Sydney Performances.
Sydney Theatre
Home of the Sydney Theatre Company, the Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP) and the Bangarra Dance Theatre. Pier 4, Hickson Road, Walsh Bay (02 9250 1700).
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).
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