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Purpose-built theatre for professionally produced performances, theatre seasons and other events.
City of Sydney venues
Make an enquiry
We require 8 weeks notice.
What’s provided
Audiovisual equipment included
Venue tour included
To book a tour of the venue contact our team.
Catering included
The City of Sydney has an exclusive contract for bar and catering services with Doltone House.
Green room included
Green room and backstage facilities.
Close to transport included
Patrons, staff and performers are encouraged to travel to the venue using public transport, walking or cycling.
Parking included
Limited 1 to 2 hour parking around the theatre on Palmer and Burton streets.
Accessibility
Entry door type included
Automatic
Floors included
2
Lift included
Lift access to the theatre and foyer.
Ambulant toilets included
A unisex ambulant toilet is located on the lower ground level.
Mobility parking within 300m included
2 accessible parallel parking spaces at 34 Burton Street (opposite the Eternity Playhouse). They currently do not have drop kerbs but plans are underway to install them.
Level access entrance included
Entry from Burton Street
Built in 1896, the Eternity Playhouse takes its title from the work of legendary Sydney artist, Arthur Stace.
We restored the heritage-listed building in 2013. The former Burton Street Tabernacle is equipped with modern audio-visual equipment as well as bar and catering facilities. It can be hired for performances, festivals and events.
Eligibility
Priority access will be given to:
- arts and cultural festivals
- theatre, dance, music, cabaret, comedy, poetry, spoken word and storytelling performances produced by not-for-profit organisations, small performing arts companies and independent producers
- public programs, talks and conferences related to culture, creativity and nightlife.
Other relevant commercial events will also be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Essential information for hirers
Venue hire agreementPDF · 617.04 KB · Last modified
Operations guidePDF · 1016.39 KB · Last modified
What’s On
- Thu22Oct
What’s On
Next Fall by Geoffrey Nauffts A deeply moving & funny story of love, faith and family that asks what it costs to believe and what it might cost not toEternity Playhouse - Wed9Dec
What’s On
DivaVivienne Powell is bringing her solo play to Sydney following acclaimed Los Angeles and Edinburgh seasonsEternity Playhouse
