Arcana’s Empress Theatre is a super flexible space with multiple layouts making it highly adaptable for a large number of works. The Empress Theatre presents burlesque, cabaret, aerial, dance, music, drama and more for audiences from 80-220 people.
Located just 6km from the CBD, our Empress Theatre’s flexibility and versatility make it the ideal venue for a multitude of presenters. Arcana also features 25 car parks on site, up to 200 free on street car parks and is close walking distance to public transport.
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Professional dance floor
Professional grade sprung floor with tarkett covering
Professional Audio
Professional-grade EON and JBL speakers, X32 Behringer Console & radio microphones
Five Aerial points
Five aerial points available with lyra and tissu apparatus
Raked Theatre Seating
Raked seating options accommodating 80-200 people
Surround 5m high curtains
360 degrees of 5m high black theatre curtains
Close to Public Transport
Train Station 8 min walk, bus stops 5 min walk
Huge Lighting Rig
Huge lighting rig with 7 moving heads, 24 LED parcans, 4 profiles, 8 multipars and Hazer
On-site Parking
25 on-site car parks and 200 street parks available
Dressing Room Facilities
Side stage access to the dressing room with mirrors and a/c
Ticketing System
Customisable ticketing system for workshops, theatre shows and cabaret events
Ground Floor Access
4m wide x 6m high roller door access on the ground floor
Garden Bar for guests
Craft beers, quality wines and spirits available before, during and after your show