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fortyfivedownstairs

45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, VIC, 3000

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About fortyfivedownstairs

fortyfivedownstairs is a not-for-profit theatre and gallery on the lower floors of a nineteenth-century building at 45 Flinders Lane, at the Spring Street end of Melbourne's CBD. Founded in 2002 by Mary Lou Jelbart and Julian Burnside, it presents independent theatre, music and visual art. The basement theatre has flexible tiered seating for about 90 to 130 people depending on the layout, and audiences gather beforehand in the gallery above.

Getting there

Train: Parliament Station is about 300 metres away.

Tram: The nearest stops are on Spring Street: at Collins Street for routes 11, 12, 48 and 109, and at Flinders Street for routes 35 and 75, each about 250 metres away. The Flinders Street stops near Swanston Street (routes 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72) are about 700 metres away.

Car: On-street parking is limited. There is a Wilson car park across the road at 28 Flinders Lane, and accessible on-street parking bays are on Spring Street between Flinders Street and Collins Street.

Accessibility

The main entrance on Flinders Lane leads down four flights of stairs to the basement theatre, and the gallery is reached only by stairs. Step-free access to the theatre is through the stage door at the end of Spark Lane, off Flinders Street between Spring and Exhibition streets; contact the venue at least 24 hours ahead (by 5pm Friday for weekend events) on (03) 9662 9966 or boxoffice@fortyfivedownstairs.com to arrange it. Accessible seating is beside the accessible entrance, there is an accessible toilet in the theatre space, and service animals are welcome.

Access arrangements can change, so please confirm with the venue before you go.

fortyfivedownstairs: quick answers

How do I get to fortyfivedownstairs?

Train: Parliament Station is about 300 metres away. Tram: The nearest stops are on Spring Street: at Collins Street for routes 11, 12, 48 and 109, and at Flinders Street for routes 35 and 75, each about 250 metres away. The Flinders Street stops near Swanston Street (routes 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72) are about 700 metres away. Car: On-street parking is limited. There is a Wilson car park across the road at 28 Flinders Lane, and accessible on-street parking bays are on Spring Street between Flinders Street and Collins Street.

Is fortyfivedownstairs accessible?

The main entrance on Flinders Lane leads down four flights of stairs to the basement theatre, and the gallery is reached only by stairs. Step-free access to the theatre is through the stage door at the end of Spark Lane, off Flinders Street between Spring and Exhibition streets; contact the venue at least 24 hours ahead (by 5pm Friday for weekend events) on (03) 9662 9966 or boxoffice@fortyfivedownstairs.com to arrange it. Accessible seating is beside the accessible entrance, there is an accessible toilet in the theatre space, and service animals are welcome. Please confirm access arrangements with the venue before you go.

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