Drama Theatre

The Drama Theatre is one of our more intimate theatre venues located in the north-western corner of the Sydney Opera House. Home to Sydney Opera House Resident Companies, the Drama Theatre is rarely available for commercial hire.

Venue information

Seating

The Drama Theatre seats up to 544 people.

Seating map

Accessibility

There are a number of wheelchair and companion seating locations in the Drama Theatre.

Accessibility at the Opera House

Commercial hirers

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Information for staging a performance

Make a venue hire enquiry

Location and access

The Drama Theatre is located in the north-western corner of Sydney Opera House, best accessed through the Western Foyers.

Location map

Upcoming events

The Shiralee

29 Oct – 29 Nov 2025

  • Theatre
  • Sydney Theatre Company

Storytime Ballet: The Nutcracker

18 Dec 2025 – 4 Jan 2026

  • Dance
  • Kids & Families
  • Ballet
  • The Australian Ballet

The Normal Heart

9 Feb – 21 Mar 2026

  • Theatre
  • Sydney Theatre Company
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Plan your visit

Address

Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia

Getting to the venue

The Opera House is a 7-10 minute walk from Circular Quay, and is easily accessible by car, train, ferry, lightrail, bus, bike and on foot.