Theatre Royal

The Theatre Royal is Australia’s oldest working theatre. It occupies an important place in the hearts of Tasmanians, local and international performers and many visitors to Hobart. The Theatre Royal is not only a piece of Tasmania’s history, it is a living, contemporary centre for the performing arts. The annual program includes works ranging from contemporary and traditional drama, dance, physical theatre and circus, multi-media, opera, contemporary music, musical theatre, comedy and more.

There are exciting changes ahead for the Theatre, which is currently closed for the development of the Hedberg performing arts centre. The Hedberg will provide greatly improved facilities for Theatre Royal patrons and performers and will house the Theatre Royal (Main Stage and new Studio Theatre), and the University of Tasmania Conservatorium of Music (Recital Hall).

In preparation for the reopening, Season 2019 is currently on sale. And what a season it will be! See the best of Australian performing arts companies, including Melbourne Theatre Company, Sydney Dance Company, Circus Oz, Bangarra Dance Theatre and Bell Shakespeare.  These companies are bringing their high-quality production of dance, comedy, circus and drama with some very special anniversary tours.

There’s plenty of local talent too including My Fair Lady and fabulous big band musical numbers in The Very Best of CROON LIVE.

Young people and families will love the entertaining range of productions such as the madness of Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes and Dirty Beasts (shake & stir theatre company) and the very Australian story of Possum Magic (Monkey Baa Theatre Company).

For further information on the development, and to view the full program visit www.theatreroyal.com.au

The Theatre Royal Box Office is currently located at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery Dunn Place, Hobart. Open for in person ticket sales and phone bookings daily 10am – 4pm.