Cell Block Theatre

Forbes Street

Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSW

  • Unique stand alone Venue
  • The highest of ceilings – 10 meter high sandstone walls
  • The surrounding courtyards offsets the history of the Cell Block Theatre and makes a great outdoor entertaining space to supplement the indoor area.
  • Unforgettable ambiance- one for the memory banks

The Cell Block Theatre is a grand historic space in the heart of Sydney. Hidden behind a wall of hand-hewn sandstone, the Venue and the sheltered campus grounds around it are available for hire.

Inside, the 10 metre high sandstone walls create the awed ambiance of a cathedral, an ambiance intriguingly inflected by its history as the women’s wing of the old Darlinghurst Gaol. The cells that held notorious criminals such as Kate Leigh, the “Queen of the Underworld”, have been removed, cut away to create a vast space adaptable to any use, but their presence remains visible upon the imposing walls.

Outside, the adjacent courtyards and the Gallery Lawn provide additional open air entertainment space. The stone wall that makes the grounds an oasis of calm in the city also provides privacy to your event and guests.

Extra Venue Details

Breakout spaces

Walking distance to public transport

10mins

Natural Light Room Options

Parking Onsite

Accommodation Available?

Maximum capacities

Theatre: 250

Cabaret: 120

Banquet: 140

Cocktail: 300

Boardroom: N/A

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