You can look forward to more fabulous entertainment at the Don Russell Performing Arts Centre in 2023. The new brochure is now available to download here.
To book any shows in our January to June brochure, please click  here.
Enjoy a great line-up of professional, top-rated theatre shows right on your doorstep.
With our free parking facilities and easy access to public transport, you can enjoy a great night without the hassles of travelling to the CBD.Â
Our modern venue attracts around 14,000 patrons a year, and includes a wide range of hire facilities:
- Auditorium with a fully equipped professional theatre and tiered seating for 216 people
- Modern audio and lighting systems
- A large stage and backstage area, dressing room and room with amenities, and a drive-in loading bay
- Suitable for presentations, conferences, product launches, award nights, school graduations, seminars and performances
- Studio room with sprung wooden floors and versatile layout – suitable for meetings, workshops and conferences
- Foyer with comfortable seating and spaces to mingle, mix or gather in groups. This is a common area the perfect setting for networking and pre and post event drinks
Venue hire
The Don Russell Performing Arts Centre is a modern, universally accessible and self contained venue close to public transport and free parking.
The centre offers two areas for hire:
- Auditorium with a fully equipped theatre and tiered seating for 235 people, modern audio and lighting systems, a stage and backstage
area featuring a separate dressing room and green room with full amenities. An easy access drive-in loading bay access. Suitable for theatre productions, presentations, conferences, product launches, award nights, school graduations, seminars and performances. - Studio with a professional dance floor, mirrors, curtaining and ballet bar, this space is versatile in it's room layout making it suitable for dancing, meetings, workshops and conferences.
- Additional rooms can be hired with either of the above main rooms including, the food preparation area, and undercover courtyard.
- The venue is available to hire between the hours of 7:00am and 11:45pm, 7 days a week.
More information
For general enquiries or for booking dates within the next 7 days:
- Visit: the Online Booking PortalÂ
- Telephone: Box Office on 9498 9414
- Email:Â drpac@gosnells.wa.gov.au
- Social media:Â Facebook
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Please note: this is not suitable as a party venue.
Don Russell Performing Arts Centre, Lot 13 Murdoch Road
Thornlie WA 6108
Australia
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Features
- Professional theatre set up
- Fully equipped studio
- Shared foyer area
- In house kiosk serving cafe coffees, snacks and cold drinks
- Accessible parking bays
- Accessible toilet
- Seating
- Air-conditioning
- Microwave
- Universal access
- Toilets
- Standard free parking bays
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