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Stanthorpe Little Theatre

Hire

Hire the Little Theatre

The Little Theatre is available for workshops, classes, meetings, rehearsals, film screenings and performances.
Audience seating capacity: 79 (fixed and cannot be moved).
Standing in aisles or adding extra seating is not permitted under fire and safety regulations.

Please check our calendar for available dates.

Our Spaces

Foyer Space

Ideal for small groups, meetings and creative activities such as yoga, meditation, book clubs, committee meetings, private lessons or art classes.

Stage Space

Perfect for presentations, film screenings, rehearsals or performances with raked seating for 79 people.

Hire Rates

Casual Hire (Meetings, Workshops, Rehearsals — No Tech)

  • $50/hour for either the Foyer or Stage.
  • Folding tables and chairs available.
  • Spaces are hired separately—another group may be using the alternate space at the same time.
  • To hire the entire building, please contact our Bookings Manager, Danni Thompson. Email: Click Here

Longer Session (Up to 5 hours)

  • $200 flat rate for the whole building.
  • Suitable for one-off rehearsals, workshops or meetings.
  • Does not include stage lighting/sound or commercial kitchen use (light tea/coffee use is fine).

Regular Rehearsals / Weekly Hire

  • $25/hour for bookings of 10+ weeks per year.
  • Applies to either space (no tech included).

Member discounts are available — contact the Secretary.

A completed hire agreement must be submitted before your booking is confirmed.

Hosting a Film

A great option for team-building or private gatherings.

  • 3-hour hire including welcome, screening and post-film chats.
  • $250 total.
  • Additional cleaning fees may apply if required.

Film screening regulations apply. The hirer is responsible for licensing and screening fees, but SLT (as a member of the Australian Film Society) can help direct you to the correct distributors.

Snack bar options:

  • You may run your own, or
  • Request SLT to staff it.

Alcohol service requires your own licence and RSA-certified staff.

The theatre must be left clean after the event.

Performances

The Little Theatre is an intimate venue suitable for community events, plays, concerts and dance performances.

Basic Lighting/Sound (Lights On/Off + Simple Music)

  • Our tech will meet with you before your show to confirm cues.
  • USB with MP3/MKV files must be provided.

Cued Lighting/Sound (Complex Shows)

  • Minimum 2 tech rehearsals required.
  • $50/hour for SLT tech crew (up to 3 hours negotiable).
  • Full script and cue sheets must be provided 10 days before opening night.
  • Only SLT tech operators may use theatre equipment.

Tech Rehearsals

  • $75/hour (includes $25 venue hire + $50 tech fee).
  • At least 1–2 tech rehearsals required depending on show complexity.
  • Tech availability varies — mostly evenings/weekends.
  • Directors must communicate with tech crew at least 4 weeks prior.

The space must be cleaned after each rehearsal. You may arrange your own cleaner or request ours.

Performance Hire

  • $350 per performance (5 hours total)
    • Includes 3-hour show + 2-hour bump-in
    • Includes a small contribution to the tech crew
  • Additional/alternate bump-in times can be arranged with the Secretary.
  • Bump-out should occur after your final performance unless otherwise approved.

Snack bar and alcohol rules apply as above.

For any Theatre booking enquiries

  • Download and complete our hire agreement.
  • Please contact our Bookings Manager, Danni Thompson. Email: Click Here
  • Bookings are only confirmed once all documentation is received.