The Sydney Lyric Theatre stands as Australia's most groundbreaking and innovative theatre. Located in Sydney, New South Wales, it is part of The Star complex and since its opening in 1997, it has had the pleasure of hosting legendary international and local artists, performers, and productions. We can attest to this since its acquisition by Foundation Theatres in 2011, as it has since become a mainstay of the NSW musical theatre scene. As such, the Sydney Lyric has hosted World Premieres such as Dream Lover and Strictly Ballroom the Musical, as well as Australian Premieres like 'Matilda the Musical', 'Beautiful:The Carole King Musical', and 'Legally Blonde the Musical'.
Its auditorium has undergone a valuable renovation that allows for an overall better experience, enhancing the intimacy and connection between the stage and the audience. Therefore, the Sydney Lyric has managed to maintain runs of smash hit musicals such as 'The Book of Mormon', 'Grease', 'Annie', 'Saturday Night Fever', and 'Hamilton'.
Able to fit from 1350 to 2000 seats thanks to its different seating configurations, the Sydney Lyric is constantly trying to improve in order to provide its audience the best theatre experience for any of the many performances that they offer.
Seating Plan
The 2018 renovation allows for 4 seating configurations, so that there can be 1350, 1500, 1750 or 2000 seats. This novel flexibility of space grants producers the ability to control inventory and yield in 60 seconds, and without any technical reconfiguration as the walls are acoustically transparent.
Stalls
As for the actual seating disposition, the seating in the stalls is placed on the ground level, aligned with the stage. Towards the back, there's a gentle slope, so the audience will be at eye level with the Stage at around Row F-G. The front rows offer a close-up experience, although we must note that the configuration may vary from show to show.
* For accessibility reasons, please note that there is a small step at the beginning of Stalls Row Q.
Dress Circle
Dress Circle seating is placed 1 level above the stage, so the front row of the Dress Circle comes in line with Row L in the Stalls.
Grand Circle
The Grand Circle is the top level, located 2 levels above the stage with is a safety rail in the front row that might interfere with the view for some.
Please note that the Grand Circle Box Seats have an obstructed view, and that the front row of the Grand Circle comes in line with Row D in the Dress Circle.
Hearing Loop
The Hearing Loop at the Sydney Lyric is available in Stalls seating only. For a comfortable experience, you should adjust their hearing aids to "T" for reception. Also, the theatre can provide you with an “Intelligent DSP RF Receiver (150MHZ)” which you can wear around your neck for the duration of the performance.
Contact & Information
Contact
Email: admin@sydneylyric.com.au
Phone: (02) 9509 3600
Useful Information
Wheelchair & Companion Card Bookings: Please email us to request a call back. Our Box Office will call you to complete your booking as soon as possible, between the hours of Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.
Opening hours
Sydney Lyric Box Office: for in person bookings, you can visit our Box Office from Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. Our Box Office is also open from 11am on Saturday & Sunday (when performances are scheduled).
* Box Office cannot assist with general ticket sales from 1.5 hours prior to any performance time and does not usually operate on Public Holidays.
How to get there
The Sydney Lyric Theatre is located at 55 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont NSW 2009 Australia. You can easily get there via public transport, taxi or car:
Bus: 100, 294, 389, 501.
Train: SCO, T1, T3, T4.
Light rail: L1.
Car park: InterPark Australia, 63 Miller St Garage, Woolworths Pyrmont Car Park - InterPark.
Access
The Sydney Lyric is committed to catering to your needs and providing a fully accessible service. If you have any access enquiries call the Sydney Lyric on (02) 9509 3600 or email access@foundationtheatres.com.au.
Car: the best place to park at the Sydney Lyric is the Star Car park where there are lifts from the Car Park and you can walk through the cafe court to the ramp entrance outside the Sydney Lyric. This trip will take about 5 minutes and then it will take you to the Stalls and Box Office foyer.
Another drop off point is in front of the Star’s Harbourside entrance and you can use the lay-by area located on Pirrama Road.
Wheelchair and Transfer Seating
There is wheelchair seating available in Row P and Q of the Stalls. If you wish to stay in a wheelchair, please stay in Row P. If you are transferring from a wheelchair, there is seating available in Stalls Row Q.
Limited Mobility
Please book your seats in the Stalls if you find it difficult to access the stairs. There is ramp access available via Doors 13 & 18 and there are shallow stairs available too.
History
The Sydney Lyric Theatre opened in 1997 and is historically known for hosting a range of international performers and productions. The Sydney Lyric was previously known as the Lyric Theatre, prior to its name change in 2011, after it was aruwied by the Foundation Theatre Pty Limited, which also owns Sydney’s Capitol Theatre. FOllowing this, the theatre started hosting more large-scale international musicals. The Sydney Lyric underwent a $18 million auditorium upgrade in 2017 which included moveable walls and changes to the foyers, bars & box office which were completed in 2014. The theatre is now known for its technical features and immersive theatrical experience.
FAQ
How do I get to the Sydney Lyric Theatre?
The Sydney Lyric Theatre is located at 55 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont NSW 2009 Australia. You can easily get there via public transport by bus (100, 294, 389, 501), train (SCO, T1, T3, T4) or light rail (L1), or car.
