As a purpose built, dedicated live entertainment venue, the Factory hosts an array of live music and performances - from international rock concerts to intimate cabaret shows, film and dance. The Factory brings a breath of fresh air to Sydney's entertainment scene and a commitment to nurturing emerging performers and acts.
COVIDSAFE PROCEDURES
Face masks are mandatory at all Sydney Festival events for all patrons 13 years and older, in line with NSW Government regulations. A face mask is required at all times while inside foyers, theatres and outdoor venues, including during performances. Children 12 and under are exempt but are encouraged to wear masks where practicable.
The Factory Theatre is a COVIDSafe registered venue. The Factory team has been working hard to ensure that everyone has a great time and stays safe whilst they do it. The health and safety of our visitors, performers, clients and staff is always our greatest priority. With that in mind we will be taking a number or precautions in accordance with public health and safety advice.
What we are doing
We are proud to be bringing live music back to Sydney, and are dedicated to keeping it safe for our patrons, artists and the live entertainment industry!
How you can help
Conditions of entry
Patrons displaying signs of COVID-19 symptoms will be denied entry. Stay home if you have been feeling unwell, showing symptoms of COVID-19 or been in contact with someone who has felt unwell at any point in the past 2 weeks. All patrons will be temperature checked on entry.
To gain access to the venue you must provide your name, email and or mobile number; this will be collected at time of ticket purchase or upon entry to the venue. ID checks will be conducted to ensure information matches ticket purchase data.
By attending The Factory Theatre you acknowledge your role in helping to successfully carry out the COVID-19 Safety plan.
AccessibilityACCESSDISABLED ACCESS
For wheelchair assistance please notify our Box Office on 02 9550 3666 if you are purchasing tickets to an event.
Getting ThereWhere possible and certainly if you are coming from within a 10 kilometer radius of the Factory, we recommend that you arrive by public transport and return by taxi (or public transport). The Newtown/Enmore Precinct are well served by public transport both trains and buses, late into the evening.
BUS
For maps and time tables, phone 131 500 or visit http://www.sydneybuses.info/ or http://www.131500.info/
The following bus services stop outside the theatre: 423 and 426 (428 turns off at Addison Rd – Vic on the Park Hotel, 2 min walk from the Factory.) These services operate from Circular Quay via Central Station.
The combination of these three bus services results in an average frequency of around one bus every 10-15 minutes. Service frequencies are greatest on weekdays and lowest on weekends. Regular bus services cease at around midnight on most evenings. Around one-third of services are accessible, and these are identified on timetables.
TRAINS
The Factory Theatre is a 20 minute walk or a 5 minute bus ride from Newtown Railway Station. Bus services 423 and 426 operate from Newtown Station directly to The Factory Theatre. These services are reasonably frequent and continue late into the evening (after midnight). The Factory Theatre is also a 15 minute walk from Sydenham and Marrickville Railway Stations.
For maps and Timetable information, phone 131 500 or visit http://www.cityrail.info/ or http://www.131500.info/
TAXIS
Taxis are available on Victoria Road at the front of the venue.
CYCLING
Bicycle parking racks are available onsite within the Factory Theatre's carpark, and signs identify the location of these racks. A shower is available within the venue for bicycle users upon request.
WALKING
The Newtown/Enmore precinct is pedestrian friendly, with well lit main thoroughfares. The Factory Theatre is 10 minutes walk from the Enmore Theatre or 20 minutes walk from Newtown Station. The walking route from Newtown Station and Enmore Theatre along Enmore Road and Victoria Road is direct, well-lit and secure.
UNRESTRICTED PARKING
Newtown, Enmore and Marrickville are well served by public transport and taxis. However, if it is necessary to drive there is limited onsite parking, and plentiful local street parking.
In the immediate vicinity there is a small number of residential houses and patrons are strongly requested not to park in front of any houses. Patrons are recommended to park on one of the following streets which offer plentiful, unrestricted parking:
Patrons are asked to respect the neighbours by not parking in front of houses, especially along Cook Road, Brompton and Smith Streets. Patrons are also asked to keep noise to a minimum when returning to their vehicles.
RESERVED PARKING
Limited paid reserved parking is also available at Enmore Design TAFE located at 110 Edgeware Road, Enmore (Cnr of Camden Street) on a first in, first served basis.
The car park is open from 6pm - 12midnight on select nights.
Please call our box office on (02) 9550 3666 to confirm if the car park will be in operation during your visit.
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