Union Theatre

The Union Theatre, a 398-seat proscenium arch theatre complete with orchestra pit and fly tower, is a showstopper in its own right. Towering 50 meters high, it’s the only theatre across all University campuses with a fly tower allowing theatre productions to shine.

• The theatre consists of two levels – stalls and dress circle.
• Explore the venue with this virtual tour.
• Read more on the venue website.

• ST ALi’s Theatre Bar (Level 2 of the Arts and Cultural Building,) will be open from 1 hour pre-show and during intermission with a range of drinks and snacks available.
• Visit the Campus Information page to explore more dining options around campus including Residence at the Potter, Prince Alfred Carlton, Ida Bar, Thailander, Rice Workshop, PappaRich, Prince Alfred Rooftop & Bar, Gong Cha, Campus General Store, and more.

The spaces created in the Arts and Cultural Building have been designed to be accessible and inclusive to all.

Union Theatre features include:

• Wheelchair access and seating
• Elevators, escalators and staircases allow for various access paths to Level 2 theatres
• There are accessible toilets available in the Arts & Cultural Building on all levels with Gender neutral toilets are available on levels 1 and 3
• The venue offers a hearing assist system, and infrared pendants are available and may be collected from Box Office prior to performance
• Registered assistance animals are welcome with drinking water can be provided on request

Please notify us of your access requirements when booking so that we may assist you with your visit.

Contact the Victorian Opera Box Office on (03) 9001 6400 (Option 1) or email boxoffice@victorianopera.com.au for assistance.

You can drop off audience members and performers via Monash Rd. Enter via Gate 4 on Swanston St.
There is a roundabout so you can turn around and go back out to Swanston St.

Union Theatre, University of Melbourne
Arts & Cultural Building, 159 Monash Road, Parkville VIC 3052

• The Arts & Cultural Building is located within the University of Melbourne Parkville campus.
• There are two main entrance points onto the campus from Swanston St – either down Monash Road (Gate 4) or via the Amphitheatre closer to Grattan St (Gate 6).
• The Union Theatre is on Level 2.

You can also view the Arts and Cultural Building on Google Maps.

Guests can be dropped off and picked up by taxi, ride-share or personal vehicle at the circular Gate 4 entrance at top of Monash Rd off Swanston St within a 30m distance to main door of building.

There are limited accessible drop off parking spaces available at the Gate 4 entrance for a 15-minute time period. Longer-term Accessible parking within the Ace Parking carpark with additional street parking available on Faraday Street.

The closest car parks are:

• Eastern Precinct Car Park at 375 Cardigan St
• Ace Parking Car Park at 265 Faraday St
• Ace Parking’s Cardigan House Car Park  at 96 Grattan St
• Further details of the public car parks nearby and on campus can be found on the venue website.

Patrons are responsible for checking ticket machines at time of the parking ticket purchase. Don’t forget to check closing times of undercover car parks.

Live Traffic Reports VICROADS.

Catch any Swanston St tram to Stop 1 – Melbourne University tram stop to enter the campus via Monash Road (Gate 4) or the Amphitheatre (Gate 6). Watch this handy video to help you find the venue.

You can use the Public Transport Victoria Journey Planner for personalised instructions for tram, train and bus connections for travelling to the Parkville campus.

There are also several useful Smart Phone apps that can assist you in journey planning and public transport timetabling:

PTV Mobile App
Tram Tracker for iPhone