Her Majesty's Theatre Adelaide is a performance venue at 58 Grote Street, on the street's north side. You can plan your visit around its three seating areas, foyer bars and accessibility facilities.
- Address: 58 Grote Street, Adelaide SA 5000
- Seating: Stalls, Dress Circle and Grand Circle
- Foyer bars: Open 45 minutes before each performance
- Management: Adelaide Festival Centre
Where is Her Majesty's Theatre in Adelaide?
Her Majesty's Theatre stands on the north side of Grote Street at number 58. The theatre is recorded as a State Heritage Place in the State Heritage Places database, with a status date of 11 September 1986.
The venue officially opened in September 1913 as The New Tivoli Theatre. Over time, it was also known as the Prince of Wales Theatre, Tivoli Theatre and Opera Theatre. After closing for redevelopment in 2018, it reopened in 2020. Adelaide Festival Centre manages and operates the theatre.
How do you get to Her Majesty's Theatre from the motel area?
Her Majesty's Theatre is about a 9-minute walk from Jasper Motor Inn. For a room at the motel, see the available room options.
The theatre entrance is on Grote Street. If you are arriving by car with someone who needs to get out close to the entrance, there is no designated drop-off area, but cars can stop nearby on Grote Street to drop off passengers.
What should you know about tickets and performance times?
The theatre has three seating areas: Stalls, Dress Circle and Grand Circle. Check your ticket for the performance's seating details and allow for the foyer bars opening 45 minutes before the show.
Foyer bars are available on every level and sell drinks and snacks. The theatre is cashless, so plan to pay without cash. The Ian & Pamela Wall Gallery is the venue's rooftop dining space.
For food before or after a performance, Adelaide Central Market is a relevant stop in a city visit.
What accessibility facilities are available at the theatre?
The theatre entrance is on a flat surface, and the venue says an entrance ramp or lift is not required. Doors 3 and 4 at Stalls level are wheelchair accessible. Removable seats are available in Stalls row G and Dress Circle row J for patrons who wish to remain in a wheelchair or transfer to a theatre seat.
You can request a wheelchair loan by contacting 131 246 or telling the operator when booking. Collect the loan wheelchair from the venue concierge desk before the show; it must be returned within 20 minutes after the performance ends.
A driver's licence, credit card or government-issued photo ID is required as a deposit, and loan wheelchairs cannot be taken off site.
Accessible toilets, including ambulant toilets, are available. Hearing loops are provided in foyer areas, and audience members can use the Beyerdynamic Hearing System for hearing assistance during shows. Assistance animals are welcome in every theatre and event or function area. Drinking water is available on all three seating levels next to the elevators.
A one-day Adelaide itinerary can help put the theatre into a wider day in the city.
Before you go
Performance details and access services can vary by show. Some performances are captioned or interpreted in Auslan when those services are advertised. Check the official site before you go for current performance and visitor information.
FAQs
What is the address of Her Majesty's Theatre?
The theatre is at 58 Grote Street, Adelaide SA 5000, on the north side of Grote Street.
When do the foyer bars open?
The foyer bars open 45 minutes before each performance and sell drinks and snacks. They are available on every level.
Can you borrow a wheelchair at the theatre?
Wheelchair loans can be requested by contacting 131 246 or telling the operator when booking. A photo ID, driver's licence or credit card is required as a deposit, and the wheelchair must be returned within 20 minutes after the show.