Our Facilities

Playhouse Theatre's main auditorium features comfortable raked seating for 427 people, with an adjoining bar and private function room.

The Theatre is equipped with wheelchair access, and an infra-red hearing system.

Capacities

    Theatre Cocktail Banquet Class Room
Main Auditorium Stalls 189      
Dress Circle 238      
Stage 90 110 36 70
Also Available as
Breakout Rooms
Dress Circle Foyer 40 120 24 30
Function Room 50 90 24 40


Backstage Area and Facilities

The backstage area is well equipped and includes:

  • 4 Dressing Rooms
  • Green Room
  • Laundry Facilities
Theatre Specifications


Width Depth Height
Stage 10.2m 8.8m 10.2 (max drift)
Forestage 12m 3m  
Orchestra Pit 9.6m 1.8m 2.2m (deep)
Loading Dock 2.4m   5.6m
Proscenium Opening 10.2m   5.1m
Distance from back row Dress Circle to front of stage: 17.5m

Technical Facilities

A team of trained technicians is available to service the technical requirements of all events.

  • Compulite Ovation 4D Lighting Control Board, Bytecraft Dimmers and comprehensive stock of lanterns
  • Meyer UPA-IP and USW-IP powered speakers
  • Dataton Multimedia Control System
  • Slide projectors, overhead projectors and screens
  • Stage with Counterweight flying system
Seating Plan

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