Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre

Sir Robert Helpman Theatre, 10 Watson Terrace, Mount Gambier, Bunganditj Country

The theatre is named after the late Sir Robert Helpmann, a world renowned performer. He was born in Mount Gambier before pursuing an international career as an actor, dancer, choreographer and director. The Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre is a fully equipped multi-purpose arts centre in the heart of this beautiful country and can accommodate a diverse range of conferences, performing arts, film screenings, seminars and product launches. Centrally located in the heart of Mount Gambier, the centre is within easy walking distance to the main retail shopping precinct, cultural attractions and fine restaurants. The centre draws on a local population of 28,000 with a total of 65,000 from surrounding districts. Conveniently located midway between Adelaide (439km to the North West) and Melbourne (452km to the East), the Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre provides the perfect stopover for touring productions en-route to Adelaide.

The space is part of: Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre

Step-free mobility aid accessible

Step-free mobility aid access through the main entrance with an accessible bathroom.

  • Venue and Space entrance is accessible for a person with limited mobility, this includes people who use a wheelchair and/or cannot climb stairs.
  • The entrance to the venue and/or space is through the main entrance.
  • If the path of travel to the entrance of the venue and/or space is level, firm and obstacle-free
  • The Venue has a designated accessible unisex toilet or have made alternative arrangements nearby for an accessible unisex toilet.

More venue accessibility details

Detailed venue and space accessibility

Main venue accessibility information

Entrance

The main entrance to the venue has step-free access suitable for people using mobility aids.

Wheelchair access to this venue is via a lift.

The lift has raised tactile buttons and braille.

Car parking

There are 6 designated wheelchair accessible car parking spaces near this venue.

Wheelchair accessible parking is located: Four at Mount Gambier Libarary car park and two at Ferrers Street car park

Drop off point

Safe wheelchair accessible drop off/pick up area in close proximity to the venue entrance.

The path of travel from the street or drop off point to the entrance level, firm and obstacle free.

Box Office

No box office available at this venue.

Toilet facilities

Designated wheelchair accessible unisex toilet/s.

Food and Drink

Food and drink available but the service areas are not accessible.

Additional information

10 Watson Tce , Mount Gambier, 5290

Main venue accessibility images

This performance space accessibility information

Entrance

The entrance to the event space has step-free access suitable for people using mobility aids.

Wheelchair access to this space is via a lift.

The lift has raised tactile buttons and braille.

All internal pathways, including to and from seating are well lit.

Wheelchair companions

The spaces for people with limited mobility or who use a wheelchair are located: Back of auditorium

There is space for a service animal to be with a patron.

A carer/partner/companion can sit directly next to the patron using the wheelchair.

The patron using a wheelchair can sit directly next to 10 other patrons.

Number of wheelchair spaces in this space

4

Food and Drink

The Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre is 10 metres away from the closest accessible bar.

The Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre is 14 metres away from the nearest accessible toilet.

Adelaide Fringe is committed to continually improving accessibility measures. Please reach out if you have any concerns.

Opening hours

Sunday: closed
Monday: 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Saturday: closed

Phone

87238700

Venue facilities

  • Licenced bar facilities
  • Location

    Sir Robert Helpman Theatre, 10 Watson Terrace, Mount Gambier, Bunganditj Country

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