Playhouse Theatre - Newcastle

Newcastles re-furbished 205 seat Playhouse returns to the community an intimate, multi-purpose venue delivering high production values whilst also providing great audience comfort and accessibility.

The Playhouse in its first incarnation opened in 1979 and was the home of the Hunter Valley Theatre Company (HVTC) Australias first regionally based full time professional theatre company dedicated to new and original work. Designed by local architect Brian Suters and built following a community funding raising drive, the Playhouse in its first incarnation gave rise to a number of landmark Australian productions.

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