James Fairfax Foyer

As the designated foyer for the Playhouse, this area has its own separate bar area and is ideal for smaller functions.

Maximum capacity: Cocktail: 200 Banquet: 90

Area size: 150m²

Nancy Fairfax Foyer

At 450 square metres, the Nancy Fairfax Foyer offers standing room for up to 700 people in cocktail mode and seating for up to 300 when used for a banquet.

Cocktail: 700  Banquet: 300  Area: 450m²

Playhouse

The Playhouse Theatre is a 155-seat amphitheatre and ideal for smaller productions.

Theatre: 155 Theatre (with mezzanine): 183 Area size: 130 m² Stage catwalk: 6.6m Stage to ceiling: 9m x 17.75m (w)

Space

The Space theatre is 105 square metres and offers seating for audiences of up to 104 people.

Theatre capacity: 104 Area: 105m²

Stage size: 14.75m (w) x 9.16m (d)

Studio Theatre

The Studio Theatre is 190 square metres and offers seating for audiences of up to 120 people.

Maximum capacity: 120 Area size: 190m²

Parade Theatre

The Parade Theatre offers seating for audiences of up to 709 people in its three-tiered, drum-shaped auditorium.

Capacity: 300–709 (659 with orchestra pit in use)

Main stage: 14m x 10m Rear stage: 14m x 6.5m

Reception Room

The Reception Room is 99 square metres and can accommodate up to 60 people for a sit-down dinner and up to 120 in cocktail mode.

Cocktail mode: 120 Meeting mode: 80 Banquet mode: 60   Area size: 99m²

Rehearsal rooms

We have ten rehearsal rooms, ranging in size (between 100m² and 220m²) and flooring type, offering ideal spaces for rehearsals, casting sessions and workshops.

Seated: 60       Area size: 99m²

Studios

We have four Studios and an outdoor terrace, ranging in size from 53-73m² with vinyl or timber flooring in the internal rooms, offering an idea space for meetings, rehearsals, casting sessions, filming and workshops.

Seated: 13-25       Area size: 53-73m²

Tutorial rooms

We have four tutorial rooms, ranging in size from 25-50m² with carpeted flooring, offering an idea space for meetings and small workshops.

Seated: 8-15       Area size: 25-50m²

Melbourne studios

NIDA’s multi-purpose Melbourne studios cater to a wide range of events including rehearsals, screenings, performance workshops, conferences/seminars, board meetings, interviews, community events and corporate functions.

Standing: 55 Seated: 15–20 Area size: 113–153m²