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Domain Theatre and foyer

A large auditorium with tiered seating and a large screen and podium

Domain Theatre, photo: Steven Woodburn

A large auditorium with tiered seating and a large screen and podium

Domain Theatre, photo: Steven Woodburn

A large auditorium with tiered seating, viewed from a podium at front

Domain Theatre, photo: Steven Woodburn

A large empty room with white walls and an escalator at one side

Domain Theatre foyer, photo: Steven Woodburn

The Domain Theatre and foyer – on lower level 3 of Naala Nura, the Art Gallery of New South Wales’ south building – are available for hire following an extensive refurbishment of this section of our historic building by leading Australian architectural firm Tonkin Zulaikha  Greer.

Featuring a large, cinema-sized screen and comfortable seating, the Domain Theatre is a fully equipped, tiered auditorium suitable for a wide range of production requirements.

Featuring a DCP player, the theatre is also a perfect option for film premieres and screenings.

The adjoining foyer can be used for event registration as well as catering.

The theatre is used by the Art Gallery to host our film and lecture programs at various times during the week. To check its availability for private hire, please contact the events team.

Capacities

  • 330 theatre

  • 200 foyer, cocktail-style (the function room on the ground level can be used for additional space for conference catering)

Function types

  • conferences

  • panel discussions

  • award ceremonies

  • film screenings 

  • livestreamed and hybrid events

Additional features

  • variable mask allows for screen dimensions ranging from a maximum width of 11 metres and a maximum height of 4 metres

  • Christie 10K projector  with DVI, SDI and HDMI inputs

  • in-built lectern PC for vision foldback

  • dimmer-controlled house lights 

  • DCP, 35 mm & 16 mm projection capabilities (requires Art Gallery projectionist) 

Floor plan