Accessible Cinema & Theatre In SydneySydney Opera House, Joan Sutherland Theatre

The Joan Sutherland Theatre of the Sydney Opera House is on the first floor. It is approached through the main lift entrance underneath the Monumental Steps (you will need to go through a security check). If you are coming from the lower ground level (with many bars and the car park), you take the same lift (once past security) to the first floor.

On the first floor, you turn right out of the main lift towards the main box office area. Here you will normally be greeted by an usher who will escort you towards a glass lift beyond the main steps up to the bar area.

Before taking the lift, you may want to use one of the two accessible toilets (with automatic doors) on this level. They are situated along the corridor to the Concert Hall (and your usher will show you).

When you arrive by lift up at the main bar area, it is a short distance, turning left to the wheelchair spaces at door 26 in the stalls, or a much longer distance, to the other side of the theatre to door 21 (if you want to make a quick exit after your show, it is definitely advisable to ask for door 26 spaces when booking).

If you are in the circle, you need to turn left out of the lift and continue straight on until you reach another lift to take you up another level (an usher will direct you because it can be confusing if crowded). There are more accessible toilets at the circle level.