Leonardian Centre

Located in the heart of Bayside, within the picturesque grounds of
St Leonard’s College, is the Leonardian Centre.

The official opening of the Leonardian Centre in January of 2021 signified the commencement of a remarkable performance history that is set to feature current and future generations of performers on this world-class stage.

Venue The Leonardian Centre is a technologically contemporary venue with a seating capacity of up to 600. The auditorium has flexible acoustic technology and has been carefully designed to accommodate multiple performance types, hosting both theatrical and musical performances.

Events

The Leonardian Centre auditorium is home to our Hart Theatre Company productions that are staged throughout each calendar year. For further information on these shows, be sure to view our Events section on the website or follow us on St Leonard’s College on social media.

The auditorium has the traditional shoebox shape that acoustic experts worldwide agree is the most successful model, and the 3D patterns on the walls optimise the acoustics.

The Leonardian Centre features a small outdoor stage which caters to intimate outdoor performances and a screen located directly above it which can telecast events happening within the Leonardian Centre. This outdoor stage overlooks the stunning agora which is approximately 30 metres in diameter.

The venue is complemented by a half fly tower housing a professional rigging system for curtains, lights and scenery, along with an acoustic control room and orchestra pit. The stage and seating are fully accessible for performers or guests with disabilities or limited mobility.