The Studio is a contemporary performing arts venue at Sydney Opera House, situated between the Playhouse and Drama Theatre on the Western Broadwalk. Sydney Festival utilises the Studio each January and the balance of the annual program of events for the Studio is curated by Sydney Opera House and presented within key program strands including House: ED. Outside of these programs presented by Sydney Opera House there is limited venue availability for venue hire.
This intimate, flexible venue, the smallest in the complex, is designed primarily for new music and contemporary performance. It is also suitable for cabaret, small theatrical productions and spoken word presentations. The maximum seating capacity ranges from 220 to 350, depending on venue configuration.
The floor area is approximately 15m x 15m, within which flexible tiered seating banks and cabaret-style seating may be arranged in various configurations. There are two rows of fixed seating on each of the four sides of the gallery (Please note there are time and cost implications when changing the seating configuration).
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.
When not utilised by the existing programs there is limited opportunity for hiring the venue.
For more information or an application form please contact Presenter Services:
Venue hiring enquiries: +61 2 9250 7393
Fax: +61 2 9250 7816
Email:venues@sydneyoperahouse.com