The Playhouse, Canberra Theatre Centre

Last updated October 2026

614-seat theatre at Canberra Theatre Centre, Civic, hosting drama, comedy, music, dance and some family shows; prices vary by show.

The Playhouse is one of three performance venues at Canberra Theatre Centre in Civic Square, London Circuit, Canberra City. It seats 614 people on three levels and hosts comedy, drama, music and dance, including Bell Shakespeare productions. Canberra Theatre Centre's What's On page has a Family & Kids category listing children's shows across its venues. Ticket prices depend on the show and are listed on each show page; prices are not published for the venue itself. Tickets can be bought online 24 hours a day, by phone on (02) 6275 2700, or at the box office in Civic Square, which is open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 2pm Saturday. As of October 2026, Theatre Lane and its car park behind the centre are closed during city works, and the centre advises allowing extra time to find parking nearby.

Facts checked against the venue's own website on 12 October 2026.