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Description

The Roysln Packer, which was formerly known as the Sydney Theatre, is undoubtedly a top venue to experience sensational and world-class dance and drama productions as well as comedy and live music shows from Australian artists and international companies from around the world. Located in the Walsh Bay, Roslyn Packer hosts a range of productions from its resident drama and dance companies, the Sydney Theatre Company and Sydney Dance Company. Roslyn Packer has welcomed the likes of the National Theatre of Great Britain, Out of Join, Cheek by Jowl, Ireland’s national theatre, Melbourne Theatre Company,the Australian Ballet, Legs on the Wall, Windmill Performing Arts, Chunky Move, Robert Willson, Theatre Vesturport and Steppenwolf Theatre Company.

The Roslyn Packer has hosted a variety of names in music and comedy, including Bob Downe, Josh Thomas, Margaret Cho, the Umbilical Brothers, Ross Noble, Robert Foster and many other top names. The Rosyln Packer has also been the chosen venue for several cutting-edge festivals, including the Sydney Writers’ Festival, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras and Dungogo Film Festival. An innovative and state-of-the-art venue which can play host to a range of events, the Roslyn Packer is certainly worth visiting for culture lovers in Sydney.

Capacity and Seating

Roslyn Packer Theatre

The main performance space in the Roslyn Packer Theatre boasts a 896 seating capacity. It is divided into two levels: the Stalls and the Circle. This is the main space used for dance, drama, comedy and live music performances.

Richard Wherrett Studio

This rehearsal studio is located on the ground floor and has a maximum seating capacity of 110 spaces. Located on the ground floor, the Richard Wherrett Studio is easy to reached from the foyer.

Ruth Cracknell Room

The Ruth Cracknell Room is a function space which is located on Level 1 and easy to reach from the foyer using the main staircase or lift. It is named in honour of the former Patron of Sydney Theatre Company.

How to get there

The Roslyn Packer Theatre address is:

22 Hickson Road 

Walsh Bay NSW 2000

• Bus: you can use the 324 and 325 bus service to reach the Roslyn Packer Theatre and it stops right outside. 
• Train: the Circular Quay rail station is a 15 minute walk from the Roslyn Packer Theatre.  
• Shuttle Bus: there is a shuttle bus service but it has been suspended for the matinee bus service.  
• Car: there is on-street parking available outside the Wharf and Roysln Packer on Hickson ROad but there is limited parking available, so it is best to arrive 10 minutes beforehand. Other car parks include Barangaroo Point Car Park, Reserve Car Park and Bone One Car Park. 

Access

If you have any access requirements please call the Box Office on (02) 9250 1777. There are also 3 venue wheelchairs available to assist patrons from the kerb to the foyer, please call beforehand to arrange these.

Level Access

There are level access points via the Roslyn Packer Theatre’s main entrance. There is also a lift in the main foyer which allows access between the Ground level, Stalls level and the Dress Circle level.  

For level access seats in the main auditorium, there is seating in Row H or Row T or Row E. 

In the Richard Wherrett Studio, there is level access on the ground floor.  

The Ruth Cracknell Room has access on level 1. 

Assistance

The Roslyn Packer has front of house staff who can assist you with your needs. Please ask staff for this service and the access point is located in the cloakroom on the ground level.

Facilities

There are Accessible toilets on the Ground Floor, the Dress Circle levels of the foyer.

Audio-Described Performances and Assisted Listening Devices

The Roslyn Packer Theatre also provides Audio-Described Performances and Assisted Listening Devices. Please see the website for more details.

History

The Roslyn Packer Theatre was originally named the Sydney Theatre, but was renamed the Roslyn Packer Theatre in 2015 and in honour of Rosyln Packer, the Australian philphronpist and widow of media mogul Kerry Packer. Before the renaming, James Packer and the family made a philanthropic gift to the Sydney Theatre Company just before the renaming.

The venue is known for hosting performances from the Sydney Theatre Company, the Sydney Dance Company and the Sydney Writers Festival. The Sydney Theatre Company is steeped in history, as it was first formed in December 1978 after the closure of the Old Tote Theatre Company the month before. It was set up by Hon. Neville Wran, who decided to set up a new theatre company, to perform in the Drama Theatre of the Sydney Opera House. Today, the Sydney Theatre Company is one of the leading theatre companies in Australia.  

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