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The National Theatre has been a vital part of Melbourne’s creative landscape since 1921 when it first opened as the 3000-seat Victory Cinema.

The National is currently undergoing renovations and access is limited to Barkly Street. Please watch the video for best access.

Renovations from 1972-74 transformed the building from a cinema to a 783-seat proscenium theatre with purpose-built training studios for The National Drama School and Ballet School.

For almost 50 years, The National Theatre has hosted hundreds of performances and community events annually, from performing arts school shows and student productions, to an eclectic array of international artists, local musical theatre productions, comedy and our own productions from The National Drama School and Ballet School.

Your Visit

PURCHASING TICKETS

Tickets can be purchased online via the event listing, by calling (03) 9525 4611, or in person (45 minutes prior to the performance) from our Box Office located in the ground floor foyer of The National Theatre, 20 Carlisle St, (Cnr Barkly St), St. Kilda, 3182 VIC

TERMS & CONDITIONS

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BOX OFFICE

The National Theatre Box Office is in the ground floor foyer at 20 Carlisle St (Cnr Barkly St) St Kilda, 3182 VIC. 

The Box Office phone line operates Monday – Friday 10:30am – 5pm. 03 9525 4611

You can email enquiries to boxoffice@nationaltheatre.org.au. 

The Box Office opens 45 minutes prior to the performance.

Due to ongoing mechanical issues, our stairclimber is no longer operational. While our lift can take patrons to the mezzanine level,  you will need to navigate 20 stairs to get into the auditorium.
We apologise sincerely for this inconvenience and are endeavouring to address the issue as soon as possible.

WHEELCHAIRS
The National Theatre provides lift access to the Mezzanine however access to the theatre is by stairs only.

HEARING ASSISTANCE
The National Theatre offers a Hearing Assistance System that allows patrons who use hearing aids to tune into the frequency of the venue. Please contact Box Office to let our team know that you intend to use the system.

INFANTS
No prams or capsules are permitted in the auditorium. Prams and capsules can be parked in the lower foyer and children under two years held in arms of the guardian. Babes in arms must not occupy a seat or obstruct the view of other patrons.

Please contact our Box Office with any bookings or other accessibility enquiries. (03) 9525 4611 boxoffice@nationaltheatre.org.au

The National Theatre is located at 20 Carlisle St (Cnr Barkly St) St. Kilda, VIC 3182.
Please plan to arrive at least 15mins prior to performance time.

TRAVEL BY TRAM
Tram numbers 16 and 3a stop outside the Theatre at stop 33.
The No. 96 tram stop 138 at Luna Park is a 350 metre walk to the Theatre.

TRAVEL BY TRAIN
Balaclava Station is a 15-minute walk (1200 metres) from the Theatre.

TRAVEL BY TAXI OR RIDE-SHARE
Cnr Carlisle St and Barkly St, St Kilda 3182.

PARKING OPTIONS
On street parking is available on Carlisle and Barkly streets (please check signage).
The closest paid parking is Acland Court (183 Barkly St), near Coles Supermarket. Entry and exit are via Barkly Street. Paid parking is also available on Irwell Street, Belford Street and beside the Palais Theatre.


Premium Wines
Heathcoate Shiraz
Cote de Gascogne Sauvignon Blanc
Standard pour (150ml)
Theatre pour (250ml)

Beer, Cider and Sparkling
Tread Softly Prosecco
Pale Ale
Steam Ale
Fancy Pants
Ginger Beer
Carlton Draught
Apple Cider

Light Beer
Alc-Less Alcohol Free Beer

Spirit and mixer
Pink Gin & Soda
Pimm’s Lemonade & Ginger Ale
Jim Beam & Cola
Vodka Lime & Soda
Canadian Club & Dry
Hard Lemonade

Soft Drinks
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola No Sugar
Sprite
Apple/Orange Juice
Still/Sparkling water

Snacks
Choc Tops – Vanilla, Boysenberry, Mint, Chocolate, Banana.
Kettle Chips – Sea Salt or Salt and Vinegar
Sweets – Maltesers, M&Ms, Snakes Alive, Party Mix Bags, Mentos, Werthers Original, Chomp Chew Choc/Caramel Bar, Cadbury Dairy Milk Roll

Local Cafes and Restaurants
Barzar Lounge Pan & Grill
Galleon Café
Abbey Road Café
The Vineyard Restaurant and Bar 
Sori e Morsi

Local Pubs
Village Belle Hotel 
Jimmy O’Neill’s Whiskey and Alehouse

Coffee
Sam’s Café (daytime only)

Specialty Cuisines
Bay City Burrito – Authentic California-Style Mexican
Banyan Tree
Claypots Seafood Bar
Quan 88 – Vietnamese
Chinta Ria Soul – Authentic Malaysian Cuisine 
Radio Mexico 
Juana Taco Mexican Restaurant 
Sister of Soul – Vegetarian 
Cicciolina Modern Italian Restaurant & Bar 
Rococo (Italian)
Tommy Tuckers (Fresh Fish and Healthy Burgers)