A historic beer-making malthouse built in 1892, the building at 113 Sturt Street, Southbank was gifted by Carlton & United Breweries to Playbox Theatre in 1988. Converted into an agile and contemporary theatre complex, Malthouse comprises a world-renowned 500-seat Merlyn theatre, the recently refurbished 180-seat Beckett Theatre, the Tower and a bespoke workshop.
Contact
03 9685 5111
Getting here
On a tram
The No. 1 South Melbourne tram goes right past our door. Get off at Stop 18. Any tram down St Kilda Road—jump off at Grant Street, Stop 17 and take a 3-minute walk.
On a train
Any train to Flinders Street, then a 12-minute stroll through Melbourne’s sparkling Arts Precinct.
Cycling
Secure your bike to one of the many racks outside the foyer. There’s a Melbourne Bike Share station outside the theatre. Hire a helmet from the IGA, just along Sturt Street.
Limited on-street parking is available on Grant Street, Sturt Street and Dodds Streets. Two disabled parking spaces are just outside The Malthouse entrance on Sturt Street.
The closest secure carparks are:
Arts Centre Melbourne Car Park (enter from Sturt Street)
The Australian Ballet Centre Car Park (2 Kavanagh Street)
Malthouse Theatre Season Pass Subscribers get a 15% discount on the Valet Parking Service at Arts Centre Melbourne’s Car Park. Book in advance (online or in person) for an additional 10% discount.