A bar theatre with tiered seating, upholstered chairs, and dark curtains at The Motley Bauhaus.
A theatre bar with exposed brick walls, stage lighting in rainbow colors, and rows of seats at The Motley Bauhaus.
A small theatre in a bar with exposed brick walls, stage lighting, and tiered seating at The Motley Bauhaus.
A bar theatre with exposed brick walls, stage lighting, and an intimate seating arrangement at The Motley Bauhaus.
A versatile event space in a red brick building with large windows and prominent signage at The Motley Bauhaus.
A bar with a theatre layout featuring a seating bank and adjacent storage area at The Motley Bauhaus.

Theatre at The Motley Bauhaus

Theatre in an Event Venue
·
Private space
118 Elgin Street, Melbourne, 3053 –
Carlton, Melbourne
Up to 75
seats
Up to 15
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
External catering allowed

About this space

Theatre is a compact black-box performance room in The Motley Bauhaus that places audience members close to the action.

Design: Theatre has low ceilings, black draped walls, exposed lighting rigs and stepped rows of upholstered seats that create a compact, focused viewing environment.

Features: Theatre provides an in-room PA system and speakers, allows own music and external DJs, and includes venue Wi‑Fi. The room has step‑free guest access, wheelchair access and accessible toilets nearby.

Ideal for: Small groups will find the space suited to seated, presentation‑style gatherings with a relaxed, social tone.

What guests say: Theatre's stepped seating can make views from the rearmost row difficult for shorter audience members.

Prices

Sunday
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $800 min. spend
Per session
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $800 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Monday
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $800 min. spend
Per session
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $800 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $800 min. spend
Per session
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $800 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $800 min. spend
Per session
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $800 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Thursday
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $800 min. spend
Per session
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $800 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Friday
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $800 min. spend
Per session
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $800 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Saturday
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $800 min. spend
Per session
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $800 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 15
  • Theatre
    up to 75

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Free on-street parking
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Natural light
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available
  • No wedding licence

Host rules

Licensed until 1am.
Under 18's must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
350pax capacity across the venue and allocated between spaces.
Smokers courtyard at front of the venue.


Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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Reviews and ratings

(18 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

MD
Martin D.
Verified review
Stand-up Comedy · 50 guests · August 2026

Excellent communication, venue staff very helpful, my guests and I had a great night!

5.0
DM
Dom M.
Verified review
Workshop · 50 guests · October 2022

Communication with Olly was great from start to finish, they and the whole staff at The Motley Bauhaus were wonderful to coordinate our event with! I'd definitely recommend the venue, and I'm hoping we can have future events there too!

5.0
LS
Luke S.
Verified review
Auditorium / Conference Room · 35 guests · November 2024
4.8
MD
Martin D.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

About The Motley Bauhaus

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