Our Venues
Holden Street Theatres comprises of three performance spaces in two beautiful heritage listed church buildings in Hindmarsh South Australia, with our head office located at Thebarton Theatre. With the introduction of the Holden Street Theatres' Arts Park we have also increased our performance spaces to include a number of rooms that can be used for performance, developments and even exhibitions as well as The Barabra Hardy Garden, a lovely sunken garden perfect for warm evening performances.
We have gained local, national, and international recognition as a venue that supports new collaborations, produces internationally viable work, and supports companies to develop high calibre productions.
In the past we have activated Adelaide Town Hall, The Royalty Theatre, and vacant office blocks to offer fully equipped, successful Fringe venues. If you would like us to discuss possibilites of this for your show or venue, please contact us through the head office.
*Please Note during COVID-19 restrictions capacities will be reduced in line with current laws. For up to date information on density requirements please contact venue@holdenstreettheatres.com or manager@holdenstreettheatres.com
Thebarton Theatre
Capacity 2000
The most loved medium size venue in Australia
For hire information please email admin@thebartontheatre.com.au
Features of Holden Street Theatres
Both buildings are heritage listed and boast beautiful wooden ceilings and incredible acoustics.
The original stained glass windows in The Arch are back lit, which are used in conjunction with halogen lights in the ceiling to accentuate the wood and to create stunning house lights.
The Studio offers a more contemporary feel with it's black box style, and can offer a more versatile canvas for designers. The configuration is adaptable and details on this can be obtained through the venue.
Venue Features
Holden Street Theatres is a beautiful, well equipped venue in a superb location just outside the CBD. We have a great range of facilities at your disposal including:
- Fully Stocked Bar
- Dressing rooms (attached to The Arch and The Studio)
- Free parking
- Accessible parking
- Accessible spaces (The Studio and The Arch only)
- Lounge area
- Outdoor seating
- Easy access to public transport (Trams and buses)
- Onsite technicians (available for hire)
- Fully staffed venue
- A dedicated marketing team
- and much more...
Technical Equipment of Holden Street Theatres
Our equipment is more than capable of handling the needs of most theatre, dance, and musical productions, including multiple shows through Adelaide Fringe. As many companies like to bring in their own equipment, we are happy and able to accommodate this as well.
We are supported by Novatech Pty Ltd and can order equipment in for you or direct you to them should you need.
Technical Support of Holden Street Theatres
Our resident Technical Manager is on hand to support you in finding your way around our gear and for showing you where everything is.
Your hire will include maintenance and replacement should anything go wrong. Please discuss with the Venue Manager when you confirm your booking.
Additional Options of Holden Street Theatres
We are always keen to increase the opportunities for Holden Street to present great performances, and we are always open to trying new spaces. In the past we have housed site specific work in caravans, gardens, shipping containers, and turned the boardroom of our neighbors office into a wonderfully intimate space known as The Manse.
We also have Thebarton Theatre, and the spaces in that venue that can be used for performances. For information on Thebarton Theatre, please click on the tile above and follow the prompts.
What Clients Are Saying About Us
Shane Davidson Presents
Shane and Pam Davidson
Our company enjoy using both venues at Holden Street Theatres. We love the set-up and we really utilize the wonderful vibe the whole complex has to offer, for both our cast and for creating exciting spaces for our audiences. Feedback from our patrons has been extremely positive and the fact there is a full bar facility adds to the enjoyment. The relaxed atmosphere makes for a lovely night of theatre.
Henry Naylor
Writer, Producer, Performer, Redbeard Productions
Holden Street is one of the jewels in the international fringe circuit’s crown. It’s a highly attractive venue for visiting producers: in fact any serious international Theatre producer wanting to showcase their work in Adelaide will usually start with Holden Street. (Henry's award winning plays; Echoes, Angel, Borders and Games have all performed at Holden Street Theatres during Adelaide Fringe to great acclaim.)
