Sydney Coliseum Theatre

Not to be confused with the Independent Theatre in North Sydney, formerly known as the Coliseum Theatre.

Sydney Coliseum Theatre
Sydney Coliseum Theatre is located in Sydney
Sydney Coliseum Theatre
Sydney Coliseum Theatre
Location within Sydney
Former namesWestern Sydney Performing Arts Centre[1] (planning/construction)
Address55 Sherbrooke St
Rooty Hill NSW 2766
LocationGreater Western Sydney
Coordinates33°46′16″S 150°50′07″E / 33.771014°S 150.835337°E / -33.771014; 150.835337
Public transitNSW TrainLink Southern Rooty Hill railway station
OwnerWest HQ Limited
Capacity2,200
Construction
Broke ground20 November 2017
Opened12 December 2019[4]
Construction cost$100 million[2]
ArchitectCox Architecture[3]
Project managerMaddison Property Pty Ltd
Structural engineerSamaras Structural Engineers
Services engineerTaylor Thomson Whitting
General contractorHansen Yuncken[3]
Website
Venue Website

The Sydney Coliseum Theatre is a multi-mode lyric theatre in Rooty Hill, New South Wales, Australia, which opened in December 2019. It lies alongside Rooty Hill RSL Club, and was entirely funded by the organisation behind the club.[5]

The 2,200 seat auditorium can accommodate theatrical performances, corporate events, conferences and other attractions. Designed by Cox Architecture, it was built in just over two years. Its opening season featured Keith Urban, David Campbell, the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Dame Edna Everage, Tina Arena, and John Butler.[6]

It is part of West HQ, a precinct offering entertainment, fitness, lifestyle and accommodation in the Greater Western Sydney Region.[7]

In 2022, filming of Australia's Got Talent and Australian Idol took place at the venue.

References

  1. ^ "NEW WESTERN SYDNEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE TO BE NAMED SYDNEY COLISEUM THEATRE". Australasian Leisure Management. 18 April 2019. Archived from the original on 27 December 2019. Retrieved 27 December 2019.
  2. ^ Visentin, Lisa (20 November 2017). "The $100 million theatre built using pokies profits". The Sydney Morning Herald. Nine Entertainment Co. Archived from the original on 27 December 2019. Retrieved 27 December 2019.
  3. ^ a b "Construction underway on Western Sydney Performing Arts Centre". Architecture & Design. 23 October 2019. Archived from the original on 27 December 2019. Retrieved 27 December 2019.
  4. ^ "Special grand opening offer from Sydney Coliseum Theatre West HQ". Western Sydney Local Health District. 9 December 2019. Archived from the original on 27 December 2019. Retrieved 27 December 2019.
  5. ^ Neutze, Ben (11 June 2019). "A huge Western Sydney theatre is opening with shows by Tina Arena, Keith Urban and Dame Edna". Time Out. Time Out Group. Archived from the original on 27 December 2019. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
  6. ^ Litson, Jo. "The Sydney Coliseum opens its doors". Limelight Magazine. Limelight Arts Media Pty Ltd. Archived from the original on 27 December 2019. Retrieved 21 December 2019.
  7. ^ "About West HQ". West HQ. Retrieved 21 December 2019.