The Lyric Theatre is a venue of world class proportions. With continental-style seating for 2 000 patrons, the Lyric is designed primarily for opera, ballet and theatre. Flexible and multi-purpose, it offers six different modes for a wide range of productions. The theatre has been designed in a traditional horseshoe shape, producing excellent acoustics.
The seating consists of a stalls level of 1 000 seats and two balconies of 500 seats each. The soft rose decor, combined with Queensland walnut veneer panelling, gives a feeling of solidarity and warmth to the interior. The Lyric opened with The Pirates of Penzance starring Jon English on February 7, 1985 followed by a long and successful season. Since then, the theatre has rarely been empty, with artists from the world’s greatest ballet, opera and theatre companies performing to enthusiastic audiences.
the essentials
Fully Licensed
Smoking outside only
Beautiful views over Southbank and the City
Easy wheelchair access
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