Greater capacity at theatres, cinemas and corporate events

Shifting, ADYF 2019, FLING Physical Theatre. Image: Shuttermain

Entertainment facilities including theatres, cinemas and concert halls across NSW will be able to increase their capacity to 50 per cent and corporate events at function centres will be able to welcome up to 300 attendees from next week.

Theatre, cinema and concert goers can return to entertainment venues in greater numbers and corporate events at function centres can increase attendance, provided venues have COVID-Safe plans and adhere to public health requirements.

This is a major step forward to recovery for the performing arts sector, with entertainment facilities now able to sell tickets for seated events at 50 per cent of capacity, to a maximum of 1,000 tickets.

The changes mean a boost to box office revenues for the hundreds of theatres, cinemas and concert halls across the state. For some it means reopening their doors.

Watch recordings of our webinars that discussed the changes

Friday 9 October 2020 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Live performance venues: 50% capacity & NSW Health answer your questions. Learn in detail about the live performance venues capacity changes and have your questions answered by NSW Health.

Monday 12 October 2020 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
COVID-Safe advice for singing – from rehearsal to production. Learn about the COVID-Safe advice for group singing.

Monday 12 October 2020 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
COVID-Safe advice for bands, orchestras, and musical groups. Learn about the COVID-Safe advice for bands, orchestras, and musical groups – from community groups to professional.

Image: Shifting, ADYF 2019, FLING Physical Theatre. Image: Shuttermain

Published: 25 September 2020