Accessible Cinema & Theatre In Hickson RoadBell Shakespeare
The Neilson Nutshell is Bell Shakespeare’s flagship performance space located at Pier 2/3, in the heart of the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct.
Steeped in Sydney’s industrial history, Pier 2/3 houses Bell Shakespeare’s new premises combining the heritage features of Pier 2/3 with the contemporary needs of artists and audiences.
Bell Shakespeare is Australia’s national theatre company specialising in the works of Shakespeare and his contemporaries. With unrivalled reach and impact Bell Shakespeare delivers mainstage productions and an education and outreach program to every state and territory, ensuring classic theatre experiences are accessible to all Australians.
Bathrooms
There are gendered bathrooms and a gender neutral, accessible bathroom available on Ground Floor and Level One.
The accessible bathroom on Level One is 1.2 metres x 2.7 metres, and it features inclusive fixtures, handrails, a distress button and a baby-changing station.
Access needs
Accessible seating and hearing loops are available at the venue. Please contact Sydney Festival to arrange this when booking tickets.
The venue is wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs and walkers can be stored in the cloak room if needed.
If you have access needs, please let Sydney Festival know when booking tickets.
Lifts and stairs
Lift access to the venue is available. The lift dimensions are 1.4 m x 2 metres. The entry is 1 metre wide. Lift capacity is 18 people and 1350kg.
If not using the lift, there are two flights of wide set stairs with no-slip stairs and handrail.
The curb on Hickson Road cuts to allow for step-free access onto the Pier.