How big is the Opera Theater in Sydney?

Answer 1

Maximum seating capacity is 1,507, 883 in the stalls and 466 in the dress circle and 158 in boxes, some of which have restricted sightlines.

The Opera Theatre has an extensive flying system and a maximum proscenium opening of 11.5m wide by 7.0m high. The height to the grid is 15.5m. The stage is 17.5m deep upstage of the safety curtain. lifts at the rear of the stage can add 7m to the stage depth. The orchestra pit extends in an arc to a maximum depth of 3m. The front section of the pit can be raised to stage level to increase the performance area. Wing space is restricted with only 3.5m beyond the proscenium on either side of the stage.