State Theatre, Sydney: Address, Phone Number, State Theatre Reviews: 4.5/5
State Theatre
State Theatre
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Neighbourhood: Central Business District
The Sydney Central Business District is abuzz with energy. Power brokers run to and from high rise buildings and after-work drink places, high-end shoppers tour venues like the QVB, and fine diners frequent the many celebrity chef restaurants. For a dose of culture, walk to the NSW Art Gallery, or visit the Sydney Museum. To escape the hustle and bustle, reconnect with nature at the Sydney Botanical Gardens or picnic lunch at High Park. No matter your interest, be sure to check the full calendar of events hosted by the city, from the Sydney Festival in January to October’s Good Food Month at Hyde Park.
How to get there
- Town Hall • 5 min walk
- St James • 6 min walk
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547 reviews
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slawburk
Sydney, Australia88 contributions
Dec. 2021
An old style theatre that has been frozen in time. The heritage value of the theatre was identified many years ago and through numerous renovations the pure beauty of the State Theatre has shone through. Great for a show or a coffee in the attached coffee shop
Written 24 February 2022
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia10,756 contributions
Apr. 2021
The State Theatre opened in June 1929. Four months later, Wall St crashed and Great Depression began. Since then, good times and bad, the State Theatre has prospered, on a program of cinema, theatre and music. The Heritage-listed theatre has a number of decorative styles, predominantly Modern Gothic and Art Deco. The theatre is situated in the Sydney CBD, it hosts the prominent Sydney Film Festival in June.
Written 9 June 2021
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Sammy
Dublin, Ireland15 contributions
May 2021
We have been coming to this theatre for years. We stopped recently due to covid. We just can’t wait to start getting back into theatre going once covid has dissapeared.
Written 9 May 2021
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Peter M
Melbourne, Australia954 contributions
Mar. 2021
This is a very lavish theatre and was built in 1929. It has a Gothic foyer with a vaulted ceiling and mosiac floor.
Written 2 May 2021
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Samantha Lovell
Sydney, Australia3 contributions
Oct. 2020
Always enjoy going to the state theatre. its pleasant and always an experience. We can't wait to get back there!
Written 26 November 2020
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Chris D
Liston, Australia41 contributions
Oct. 2020
Has great shows, and is a wonderful experience, its just if your a traveller is a main stream theatre what you are after? This said, Im a local and I love seeing shows in this old style theatre. I guess the question is do I review for a traveller or for a local. For a locals its a 4 star
Written 10 October 2020
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CapeCodder1_12
Chatham, MA122 contributions
Mar. 2020
We attended a show at this lovely restored theater and highly recommend it. Lovely to see and the show was great.
Written 11 May 2020
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Wendy B
Sydney, Australia258 contributions
Feb. 2020 • Solo
Lovely architecture in a central location.
There are no ‘bad’ seats at the State Theatre.
Staff are fabulous.
There are no ‘bad’ seats at the State Theatre.
Staff are fabulous.
Written 15 March 2020
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Judith R
Sydney, Australia57 contributions
Feb. 2020
I have been to this theatre many times over the years and I always get a thrill out of arriving at the Art Nouveau foyer and finding my seat in the splendour of the auditorium. As the stage area is limited compared to larger newer theatres, the shows here now tend to be for smaller productions or solo performers. Often shows are only on for a few days so be quick if you see something you want to see.
Written 5 March 2020
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Mark E
2 contributions
Feb. 2020
Beautiful retrospective style theater that has been refurbished and oozes bygone charm. Excellent way to see a show
Written 3 March 2020
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is the stalls section of the state theatre in Sydney right in the back?? what's the view like in this section
Alison S
Sydney, Australia2,073 contributions
I sat in the second back row, at one end and the view was fine.
I had a great experience - it's a wwonderfful icon of Sydney.
janS79NV
Gladesville100 contributions
Hi I am taking my elderly mother to see "In the Mood" in September...... not sure of best area for seating. Front stalls are gone but can get central ones from N backwards otherwise can get most of second row of dress circle and back.
Annettte A
Campbelltown, Australia63 contributions
The downstairs part of this theatre is quite large, spacious and well graded so you shouldn't really have a blocked view from where ever you sit. Those rows would be fine, but try to get more centered even if you have to go further back - as it's just a better view without turning your head so much! It's such a beautiful theatre I'm sure you'll both enjoy it!
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