Music

Focus: Capitol Theatre

The Capitol Theatre is one of Australia’s best venues and regularly hosts amazing musicals and events. Sydney theatre fans will be very familiar with the venue but we are shining a light on the Capitol Theatre for first time visitors and people new to this amazing venue.

It’s a cozy venue that’s accommodated huge musicals  such as Les Miserables, Cats, and The Lion King just to name a few. In addition to incredible musicals, the Capitol Theatre also hosts comedy, speaking tours, cabaret and entertainment shows. Upcoming shows include Manu Feildel, Arj Barker and Cabaret de Paris.

With Fiddler on the Roof arriving soon and Aladdin not far behind, I thought I could share some tips as an interstate traveller attending a show at the Capitol Theatre.

Where to stay

The Metro Hotel Marlow at Sydney Central is just across the street! It’s certainly the best for convenience, buffet breakfast, and they even offer a Capitol Theatre package with a later checkout. Even if you’re in Sydney for longer, The Metro is in walking distance from Central Station, which is ideal for sightseeing and the Sydney Domestic and International Airport terminals.

Also recommend checking for special offers with your travel agent; many will offer theatre, accommodation and flight packages.

Make sure you purchase an Opal card on arrival at the airport, as this is vital to public transport in Sydney; trains, light rail, buses and ferries.

Where to sit

Stalls or Dress Circle? This seems to be a dividing question and depends on opinion for most theatre goers. I was fortunate enough on my visit to sit in the Stalls, Row G for Les Miserables – and would say this is perfect. Not too close and not too far; close enough to see the actors and appreciate the scenery, while being far enough to be uncomfortably close.

Sightseeing in Sydney

If the weather’s nice, take a walk through Circular Quay and take the ferry around the harbour. It’s great for some iconic scenery!

If you’d like to know more about the Capitol Theatre, the theatre also does tours.

Best of luck with booking!

Click here to purchase tickets for the Capitol Theatre now!