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Sydney Theatre Company, Wharf 1 Theatre

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The Wharf is Sydney Theatre Company's home base and an icon of Australian arts history, located in the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct.

Housed in a heritage-listed marvel – an extensively renovated cargo wharf with sweeping views of Sydney Harbour – The Wharf boasts two fully-flexible theatre spaces, Sydney Theatre Company’s administrative offices, a stunningly appointed restaurant, and purpose-built set and costume workshops that allow for Sydney Theatre Company’s productions to come to life all under one roof. 

Visitors to The Wharf can expect exciting theatre experiences, sparkling water views, and a thrilling creative atmosphere that is unique to one of the world's most beautiful and inspiring arts venues.

Location

Wharf 4/5, 15 Hickson Road Walsh Bay Arts Precinct Walsh Bay NSW 2000

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Getting Here

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

The Wharf is a short, 8-minute walk from the Barangaroo Metro transport hub. 

The Wharf can be reached by the 324 and 325 bus services. These bus routes stop outside Roslyn Packer Theatre and The Wharf Theatres. Circular Quay railway station, bus and ferry terminus is the closest public transport hub.

The Wharf is a brisk 15 minute walk from both Circular Quay and Wynyard stations. To plan your journey, visit transportnsw.info/trip or phone 131 500. The NSW government strongly recommends the wearing of face masks on all public transport.

PARKING

Limited on-street parking is available outside The Wharf and Roslyn Packer Theatre on Hickson Road. Make sure you arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the performance starting time as it can take more than 10 minutes to park, get to the theatre and be seated in time.

Wilson Parking operates carparks at Barangaroo Point and Barangaroo Reserve. Receive 10% off Night and Weekend parking when you Prepay Online using the promo code SYDFEST27. Only available at selected car parks in the Sydney CBD. Visit https://www.wilsonparking.com.au/prepay/. Terms and conditions apply.

Accessibility

Wharf 1 Theatre is on Level 1 of The Wharf.

Level access to Level 1 is via any of the three lifts along the exterior of The Wharf.

Patrons may enter via Doors 1 and 2 which can be reached most directly via the lift at the end of The Wharf. This provides level access from the exterior apron of The Wharf at ground level, right up to the theatre on Level 2. Level access to A row is also available via Door 3.

Staff Assistance

You may wish to have one of our staff assist you, especially if you or a patron in your group has mobility impairments. Should you require mobility assistance of any kind, please advise Box Office when booking your tickets. One of our staff will be organised to assist you.

Assisted listening devices

A narrow cast FM system is available in both Wharf 1 Theatre and Wharf 2 Theatre as well as the Neilson Family Gallery. To use the loop system, please request a headset from our staff. Headsets contain FM receivers and can be used by patrons with or without hearing aids.

Accessible facilities

There are accessible toilets both at Mid-Wharf and at the End of the Wharf. There are also two ambulant toilets within the female toilet blocks at End-Wharf.

Please see the Sydney Theatre Company Visitor Map for visual aid. 

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Events at this venue

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A Loved Woman

Theatre

Emma Maye Gibson & Karmyn Gibson

A queer icon – and her mum – bare  all.

8–23 JAN

Sydney Theatre Company, Wharf 1 Riverside Live at Phive

$49 - $69.90 + BF$49 TIX

MONGA

Theatre

Jéssica Teixeira

Sometimes loving yourself is the most daring act.

14–17 JAN

Sydney Theatre Company, Wharf 1 Theatre

$49 - $79.90 + BF$49 TIX