The Drama Theatre is a medium sized proscenium arch theatre. The performing companies that use the Drama Theatre are Sydney Theatre Company, Bangarra Dance Theatre, Sydney Festival, Sydney Opera House and Bell Shakespeare. It is most suitable for drama, dance and small scale musical productions as well as spoken word presentations.
The maximum seating capacity is 544 in 19 rows. The auditorium is raked from the fourth row, ensuring good sightlines from all seats. The walls and ceiling are painted black and the floor is covered with blue carpet. The seats are made of white birch timber and are upholstered in tangerine woollen fabric.
The Drama Theatre is equipped with a computerised flying system and twin concentric stage revolves (centre and ring). The maximum proscenium opening is 13.5m wide by 4.8m high. The height to the grid is limited to 10.4m. The stage is 14m deep upstage of the safety curtain with a forestage of 2m.
In addition to venue rental there will be charges for technical equipment, technical and front-of-house labour and box office services where applicable. A detailed estimate of costs can be prepared when the requirements of the event are known.
Technical specifications and plans can be downloaded from the links in the right panel. Seating configurations are subject to change. Please contact the Box Office on +61 2 9250 7777 for details on a specific performance.
The Drama Theatre is fully scheduled each year and there is limited opportunity for venue hire.
For more information please contact Presenter Services:
Venue hiring enquiries: +61 2 9250 7393
Fax: +61 2 9250 7816
Email:
venues@sydneyoperahouse.com