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Venues/Melbourne, Australia/Performance Space/Athenaeum Theatre

Athenaeum Theatre

Performance Space
Melbourne, Australia

Venue Type

Performance Space

Address

188 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia

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Athenaeum Theatre

Venue Type

Performance Space

Address

188 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia

The Athenaeum is one of the oldest public institutions in Victoria, Australia, founded in 1839.

Number of Spaces

4 Spaces

Food & Beverage

In-house catering
In-house beverage service

Technology

In-house A/V

Spaces

Athenaeum Theatre 1
Athenaeum Theatre 1
Seated: 863
Theatre 1 Stage Extension
Theatre 1 Stage Extension
Seated: 842
Theatre 1 Full Orchestra Pit
Theatre 1 Full Orchestra Pit
Seated: 775
Athenaeum Theatre 2
Athenaeum Theatre 2
Seated: 320
Athenaeum Theatre 1
Athenaeum Theatre 1
Seated: 863
Theatre 1 Stage Extension
Theatre 1 Stage Extension
Seated: 842
Theatre 1 Full Orchestra Pit
Theatre 1 Full Orchestra Pit
Seated: 775
Athenaeum Theatre 2
Athenaeum Theatre 2
Seated: 320

About

Its building in the Melbourne City Centre consists of a main theatre hosting a range of theatre, comedy and music performances, a small studio theatre, and a subscription library. The building was added to the National Trust’s Register of Historic Buildings in 1981 and is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register. The theatre is part of Melbourne’s East End Theatre District. Today, the Athenaeum Theatre is used for a range of theatre, comedy and music performances, including as a principal venue for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and Melbourne Opera. The Wheeler Centre for Books, Writing and Ideas presents discussions and talks at the theatre.

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"Elvis: A Musical Revolution" Melbourne Media Preview

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"The Rocky Horror Show" 50th Anniversary Tour Opening Night - Arrivals




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Food & Beverage

In-house catering
In-house beverage service

Technology

In-house A/V





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