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Auditorium

Our main theatre, the Auditorium, seats an impressive 878 over four levels. Remarkably designed, this theatre offers tremendous viewing from every seat in the house.

This versatile theatre offers several modes to best suit the style of your event. The modern design enables maximum versatility with retractable seating making way for a flat floor capacity of 926 general admission or a formal dinner for 450. The auditorium boasts a full stage and orchestra pit along with state-of-the-art audio, video, and lighting equipment.

Piano in foreground looking out to large theatre
Looking over red seats to stage with piano lit up at Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre
Woman on stage performing at Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre season launch

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Features

  • The full auditorium stage is 29 metres wide by 12 metres deep
  • The proscenium width is 15 metres with a height of 7 metres 
  • Hire of the Auditorium includes use of the dressing rooms, rehearsal spaces, green room, backstage amenities, storage spaces and plant rooms
  • The stage has a distributed safe working load of 750 kg/m2 with a point load of 450kg/m2. 
  • Hearing loop available 
  • Box office, catering and local marketing services are also available

Capacity

  • Flat floor mode: 926
  • Theatre style four levels: 878 
  • Theatre style three levels: 700 
  • Theatre style two levels: 500 
  • Dinner Mode: 450

Dressing Rooms

There are two large dressing rooms for up to 15 people each, plus two small two-person dressing rooms located behind the main theatre stage at stage level. Each dressing room has a shower and toilets, which services both the studio and the main auditorium. There are two more rehearsal/dressing rooms for 8 to 10 people with shower and toilet facilities located on the basement level with easy access to the orchestra pit.

Laundry Facilities

Washing and drying facilities are available and located in the loading dock.

Loading Dock

The loading dock is located on the south side of the building. It is a flat floor loading bay at stage level with easy access to both theatres. The loading dock has an approximate height from the ground of 900mm at the entrance to the dock.

Accessibility

Visit our Access page for details on all access services available.

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Make your next function a special event with our versatile venue spaces, impressive catering, and quality service. Whether big or small, we’ve got the perfect option for you.