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Her Majesty's Theatre Ballarat

17 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350

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About Her Majesty's Theatre Ballarat

Her Majesty's Theatre is Ballarat's main performing arts centre, on Lydiard Street South in the city centre. Opened in 1875 as the Academy of Music, it is described as Australia's oldest continuously operating live theatre. Owned and operated by the City of Ballarat since 1987, the 890-seat theatre presents touring drama, music, comedy and opera alongside local productions and the Royal South Street Eisteddfod.

Getting there

Train: Ballarat Station is an eight-minute walk straight down Lydiard Street.

Bus: Routes 11, 12, 22, 24, 25, 26 and 30 stop at Old Post Office on Sturt Street, a two-minute walk away.

Car: On-street parking is available on Lydiard, Dana, Sturt and Armstrong streets (metered 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Saturday). For daytime shows, use the Central Square multi-storey car park on Dana Street and Doveton Street South.

Accessibility

The foyers are accessible at street level and a passenger lift serves the stalls. There are 10 wheelchair positions in the stalls with seats for carers and companions, plus transfer-arm seats at G1, G30, N1 and N30. The Dress Circle, Long Room Bar and Balcony are reached by stairs only. A hearing loop covers the Dress Circle and parts of the Stalls. Call the Box Office on (03) 5333 5888 to book accessible seating.

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

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