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Drama Theatre

The Drama Theatre is one of our more intimate theatre venues located in the north-western corner of the Sydney Opera House. Home to Sydney Opera House Resident Companies, the Drama Theatre is rarely available for commercial hire.

Venue information

Seating

The Drama Theatre seats up to 544 people.

Accessibility

There are a number of wheelchair and companion seating locations in the Drama Theatre.

Upcoming events

RBG: Of Many, One

2 – 17 May 2025

Returning by popular demand following a sold-out national tour, don’t miss Heather Mitchell’s critically acclaimed performance as the indomitable Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

  • Theatre

Phoebe Go

23 May 2025

Vivid LIVE gets a dose of tough and tender alt-pop as indie it girl Phoebe Go makes her Sydney Opera House debut.

  • Contemporary Music
  • Alt
  • Indie

Surprise Chef

24 May 2025

Celebrating the release of their hotly awaited new record Superb, Melbourne jazz-funk fiends Surprise Chef serve up a sonic slice of cinematic grooves for Vivid LIVE.

  • Contemporary Music
  • Funk
  • Jazz

Plan your visit

Address

Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia

Getting to the venue

The Opera House is a 7-10 minute walk from Circular Quay, and is easily accessible by car, train, ferry, lightrail, bus, bike and on foot.