Pioneer Theatre
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- Approx. floor space
- 490m2
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- Capacity
- 372 people
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- Ceiling height
- Very high (4m+)
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- Audience
- 372
Space overview
The Pioneer Theatre is a versatile ‘black box’ style theatre, with configurable seating, staging and layout options which can house musicals and repertory works, music concerts, corporate functions, school events, conferences, as well as weddings, family gatherings, film screenings and parties.
The Pioneer Theatre was remodeled in 2018 and features a coordinated décor which includes complimenting seating and a variety of design options based on the hirers requirements.
Located within the Castle Grand Community Centre, directly below the Castle Hill Library, the Pioneer Theatre is adjacent to the Castle Towers Shopping precinct, which boasts a variety of excellent dining options in the Piazza area. The theater is only a five minute walk to the new Castle Hill Metro Station and Bus Terminal.
Features and facilities
Access features
- Load in access
- Double doorways
- Wide Corridors
- Trolleys
Accessibility features
- Accessible public transport
- Accessible parking
- Accessible path to entrance from parking or public transport
- Accessible stage and backstage area
- Accessible toilets
- Adjustable lighting
- Alarm system with sound and visual cues
- Automatic doors
- Doors wide enough to cater to people in wheelchairs (1100mm+)
- Hearing loop
- Lift with audio announcements
- Lift with Braille buttons
- Mirrors at a height suitable for use by people in wheelchairs or short stature
- Quiet areas or spaces
- Seating at a variety of heights
- Tactile signs in venue
- Well-lit at night
- Wheelchair access (full space)
- Wheelchair access (partial space)
General features
- CCTV Monitoring
- Change Room
- Dimmable lighting
- Shower
- Table and chairs
- Whiteboard
- Air conditioning
- Free wifi
- Fridge
- Kitchen
- Kitchenette
- Toilets
- Queer friendly
Performance features
- Dressing room
- Food and beverage service area
- Front of House area
- Lecturn
- Retractable audience seating
- Stackable audience seating
- Stage
Specialist features
- 3 Phase / 20 Amp Outlet
- Backstage storage
- Easels
- Flat floor
- Green room
- Lighting rig
- PA system
- Rigging truss
- Sprung floor
Technology features
- Audio system
- Projector
Location
Address
14 Pennant St
Castle Hill, 2154
Access Hours
Sunday to Thursday 7.00am to 10.30pm Friday and Saturday 7.00am to Midnight
As the Theatre is part of an existing residential complex, state government regulations pertaining to fire alarm systems dictate that the use of smoke, haze, dry ice, incendiary, or similar effects are forbidden for use in the theatre.
The theatre is not licensed for alcohol, however hirers of the venue can obtain a permit for the sale of alcohol within the theatre.
Getting here
Transport options
- Train
- Bus
Castle Hill Metro Station Bus Routes 610X, 612X, 619, 635, 637, 638, 639, 651 and 662
Parking
Free Three Hour Parking is available for the Pioneer Theatre within the Castle Grand car park, accessible off Castle Street. This parking is shared with other users of the building. Additional parking is available at Castle Towers Shopping Centre. Castle Towers: www.castletowers.com.au
