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

Bluey’s Big Play

18 – 21 Jun 2026

  • Kids & Families
  • Theatre

ENGINE

24 Jun – 12 Jul 2026

  • Dance
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Pride & Prejudice (sort of)

16 Jul – 30 Aug 2026

  • Theatre
  • Comedy
  • Musical Theatre
Five women stand staggered on a staircase in regency era gowns, with musical instruments for Pride and Prejudice (sort of) as confetti falls around them.

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.