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Southbank Theatre

140 Southbank Boulevard, Southbank, VIC, 3006

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About Southbank Theatre

Southbank Theatre is the principal home of Melbourne Theatre Company, on Southbank Boulevard in Melbourne's Arts Precinct next to the Melbourne Recital Centre. Designed by ARM Architecture and opened in 2009, it has two performance spaces: the 559-seat Sumner and the Lawler, a flexible black-box studio seating 163. It presents most of MTC's annual season, along with play readings, education performances and work by other companies that hire the venue.

Getting there

Tram: St Kilda Road routes 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72 stop at the Arts Precinct stop, about a five-minute walk away. Route 1 also runs down Southbank Boulevard and stops on Sturt Street outside the Melbourne Recital Centre, next door to the theatre.

Train: Flinders Street Station is within easy walking distance. Walk south down St Kilda Road, away from the CBD, or catch a southbound tram from the Flinders Street Station/Federation Square stop.

Car: Melbourne Theatre Company recommends Wilson Parking's Southgate, Riverside Quay, Eureka and Flinders Gate car parks, with special rates when you prepay online.

Accessibility

Wheelchair access to Southbank Theatre is through the automatic front entrance on Southbank Boulevard, with barrier-free paths through public areas and lifts to all levels. The foyers have wheelchair-height tables and a low bar service area. Wheelchair and level-access seats are available in both theatres for all performances, subject to availability; book online using the seat icons or through the box office on 03 8688 0800. Hearing assistance headsets are lent free from the cloakroom, selected Sumner performances are captioned, and Companion Card holders receive a free ticket for their companion. Kerbside disability parking is on Dodds Street.

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

Southbank Theatre: quick answers

How do I get to Southbank Theatre?

Tram: St Kilda Road routes 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72 stop at the Arts Precinct stop, about a five-minute walk away. Route 1 also runs down Southbank Boulevard and stops on Sturt Street outside the Melbourne Recital Centre, next door to the theatre. Train: Flinders Street Station is within easy walking distance. Walk south down St Kilda Road, away from the CBD, or catch a southbound tram from the Flinders Street Station/Federation Square stop. Car: Melbourne Theatre Company recommends Wilson Parking's Southgate, Riverside Quay, Eureka and Flinders Gate car parks, with special rates when you…

Is Southbank Theatre accessible?

Wheelchair access to Southbank Theatre is through the automatic front entrance on Southbank Boulevard, with barrier-free paths through public areas and lifts to all levels. The foyers have wheelchair-height tables and a low bar service area. Wheelchair and level-access seats are available in both theatres for all performances, subject to availability; book online using the seat icons or through the box office on 03 8688 0800. Hearing assistance headsets are lent free from the cloakroom, selected Sumner performances are captioned, and Companion Card holders receive a free ticket for their compa… Please confirm access arrangements with the venue before you go.

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