Bell Shakespeare | The Seed at Bell Shakespeare | The Seed

Event Venue
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Whole venue
13A Hickson Road, Dawes Point, 2000
Sydney CBD

About this space

"All the world’s a stage" – As You Like It, Act 2 Scene 7

All the world’s a stage and our stage could be yours!

With spectacular views, heritage charm and premium facilities, Bell Shakespeare is an original, creative and inspiring destination for myriad events and functions. Exceptionally positioned on Pier 2/3, situated within the vibrant Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, we offer three versatile venues available for hire: The Seed, The Neilson Nutshell and our Boardroom + Green Room.

THE SEED is entirely versatile in and boasts access to a large private balcony overlooking Sydney’s iconic Harbour Bridge, making it the ideal location to entertain and impress.

The Neilson Nutshell and The Seed are adjoining spaces and can be hired separately for simple events or together for more complex events such as a dinner requiring a nearby kitchen, or a conference with a requirement for breakout spaces. Both venues can include access to two dressing rooms as well as the theatre foyer bar and cloakroom.

A blank canvas space, The Seed is a superb venue for a huge variety of functions and events that you can configure to your requirements.

FACILITIES:
- Exclusive private balcony with a spectacular Sydney Harbour Bridge view
- Full lighting grid with patching
- Kitchenette
- Wall-mounted video conference-ready screen

CAPACITY: Cocktail 200 | Sit-down 120 | Theatre 188

As a NFP your venue hire fees will directly contribute towards supporting Bell Shakespeare's mainstage, community and education programs.


Prices

Sunday
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $600 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $600 hire fee per hour
Per day
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $3850 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:30 pm. Extension available. All prices include GST.
THE SEED
Day rate is minimum of 9 hours. Venue hire fee is charged at a per hour fee after the first 9 hours.
Staffing is charged on top of this and based on number of hours / number of guests.
All suppliers fees to be charged separately.
Monday
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $500 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $500 hire fee per hour
Per day
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $3850 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:30 pm. Extension available. All prices include GST.
THE SEED
Day rate is minimum of 9 hours. Venue hire fee is charged at a per hour fee after the first 9 hours.
Staffing is charged on top of this and based on number of hours / number of guests.
All suppliers fees to be charged separately.
Tuesday
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $500 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $500 hire fee per hour
Per day
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $3850 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:30 pm. Extension available. All prices include GST.
THE SEED
Day rate is minimum of 9 hours. Venue hire fee is charged at a per hour fee after the first 9 hours.
Staffing is charged on top of this and based on number of hours / number of guests.
All suppliers fees to be charged separately.
Wednesday
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $500 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $500 hire fee per hour
Per day
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $3850 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:30 pm. Extension available. All prices include GST.
THE SEED
Day rate is minimum of 9 hours. Venue hire fee is charged at a per hour fee after the first 9 hours.
Staffing is charged on top of this and based on number of hours / number of guests.
All suppliers fees to be charged separately.
Thursday
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $500 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $500 hire fee per hour
Per day
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $3850 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:30 pm. Extension available. All prices include GST.
THE SEED
Day rate is minimum of 9 hours. Venue hire fee is charged at a per hour fee after the first 9 hours.
Staffing is charged on top of this and based on number of hours / number of guests.
All suppliers fees to be charged separately.
Friday
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $600 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $600 hire fee per hour
Per day
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $3850 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:30 pm. Extension available. All prices include GST.
THE SEED
Day rate is minimum of 9 hours. Venue hire fee is charged at a per hour fee after the first 9 hours.
Staffing is charged on top of this and based on number of hours / number of guests.
All suppliers fees to be charged separately.
Saturday
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $600 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $600 hire fee per hour
Per day
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $3850 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:30 pm. Extension available. All prices include GST.
THE SEED
Day rate is minimum of 9 hours. Venue hire fee is charged at a per hour fee after the first 9 hours.
Staffing is charged on top of this and based on number of hours / number of guests.
All suppliers fees to be charged separately.
Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 1 verified user
Minimum booking duration: 9 hours

Capacity

Standing
up to 200
Dining
up to 100
Theatre
up to 188
Boardroom
up to 100
Cabaret
up to 100
U-Shaped
up to 50
Classroom
up to 120

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 11:30 pm (extension available)
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
PA system / speakers
Air conditioner
Natural light
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Quiet space
Alcohol licence

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
Space has noise restriction after 23:30

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
Wedding licence available
No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking or vaping in the venue or on Pier 2/3 - patrons & guests must move to Hickson Rd to some or vape
No open flames
No amplified music on the balcony
No access to goods lift after 10pm
Cleaning quoted is for standard cleaning only during standard operating hours
Venue staff and equipment fees to be quoted for on receipt of event brief and production schedule

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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Reviews and ratings

(2 reviews and ratings - )

TW
Trent W.
October 2024
Excellent communication
Amazing! Super friendly and outgoing. Georgie is the real reason we are using their venue. HUGE asset to the company.
5.0
DL
Danica L.
October 2024
Excellent communication
5.0

ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE - As You Like It, Act 2 Scene 7
Welcome to Bell Shakespeare, the perfect location to stage your next event.

Exceptionally positioned on Pier 2/3, and situated within the vibrant Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, Bell Shakespeare's The Seed is a state-of-the-art, versatile venue with private balcony featuring spectacular views of Sydney Harbour and the iconic Harbour Bridge.

A superb venue for a huge variety of functions and events, The Seed boasts warm wood paneling, exposed heritage beams, high ceilings and natural light plus a lighting grid with patching for all your technical requirements this space is ready to walk straight in and enjoy OR transform to deliver your design vision.

Set up with seating banks for your next conference, presentation of performance OR with a bar, furniture and decorations for your next cocktail soiree, end of year celebration, private dinner or wedding reception.


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