About the Project
The Riverside Theatres Redevelopment sets a bold vision to create a world-class performing arts centre in Sydney’s Central City to nurture artists and showcase the culture, values and aspirations of the community across a mix of performance venues and adaptable spaces. The redevelopment repositions and modernises the over 30 year old venue, while more than doubling its original capacity.
Project Scope
The redevelopment of the Riverside Theatres will include:
- Lyric Theatre (broadway-style theatre, with a seating capacity of approx. 1,500)
- Playhouse and Recital Theatre (re-modelled, utilising the existing Riverside Theatre, with a seating capacity of approx. 700)
- Drama Studio Theatre (blackbox multi-mode, with a seating capacity of approx. 324)
- Digital / Development Studio & Screening room, with an adaptable rehearsal studio (with a seating capacity of approx. 116)
- Foyer and front of house facilities across multiple levels
- Entry forecourt
- Riverfront Café
- Back of house spaces, technical and performer spaces
- Multiple food and beverage amenities (including approx. 5 bars)
- Back of house catering facilities
- Flexible function spaces (x2)
- Administration spaces
- Undercover loading dock
- Back of house facilities
- Vertical transportation and universal access in all venues and facilities
- External works - pavers, paths and landscaping
- Substantial upgrades to three street frontages and a major upgrade to the useability and access to the riverfront adjacent to the theatres.
Fast Facts
Project Updates
Project Summary
- Following an international design competition COX Architecture with 3XN Architects, Aileen Sage, Turf Design Studio, and Bangawarra were announced as the winning Architects, on 23 May 2024.
Next Steps
TBC