Glen Street Theatre
Glen Street Theatre is a 400 seat proscenium arch auditorium that presents a subscription season of professional theatre productions, quality children’s shows and community events throughout the year including school productions and dance concerts.
Glen Street Theatre is located in Belrose on Sydney’s north shore, approximately 20 minutes drive from the CBD. The theatre regularly presents productions from many of Australia’s major performing arts companies including Sydney Theatre Company, Ensemble Theatre, Griffin Theatre Company, Queensland Theatre Company, Melbourne’s Playbox Theatre, Perth Theatre Company, The State Theatre Company of South Australia and other significant independent production companies including Circus Oz, Pork Chop Productions, Performing Lines and Hit Productions.
Many of Australia’s most celebrated actors have appeared on stage at Glen Street Theatre including Jonathan Biggins, Max Cullen, Henri Szeps, Drew Forsythe, John Gaden, Belinda Giblin, Maggie Kirkpatrick, Genevieve Lemon, Pia Miranda, Jeremy Sims, Barry Otto and Jacki Weaver to name just a few.
The theatre has enjoyed a long association with community organisations including local dance and theatre schools, which continue to use the venue for their concerts and productions.
The theatre comprises a comfortable 400-seat tiered auditorium configured in a slight fan-shape, which allows excellent sight lines from every angle. The stage is framed by a traditional proscenium arch and includes an orchestra pit which can be covered to provide a thrust stage. The theatre is equipped with substantial lighting and sound facilities to stage large and small productions, as well as access services including wheelchair seating and hearing loop facilities. Equipment for functions and events can be hired and Glen Street’s technical team are available for advice and support.
Patrons enjoy the comfort of the spacious, recently refurbished theatre foyer and fully licensed bar and kiosk which is popular for pre and post show socialising. There is also a convenient rehearsal room available for hire. (Sprung floor dimensions: 8.5m x 11m.)