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Illawarra Performing Arts Centre

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Prominent regional centre featuring 3 spaces for plays, concerts, comedy shows & community events. People often mention Great, show, good, venue, great, shows, seats, staff, theatre, people,


Address

32 Burelli St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia

Website

www.ipac.org.au

Contact

+61 2 4224 5999

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (319 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 10 am to 4 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 4 pm
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: (Christmas Eve), Closed, Holiday hours
  • Monday: (Christmas Day), Closed, Holiday hours
  • Tuesday: (Boxing Day), Closed, Holiday hours
  • Wednesday: Closed

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  • 5/5 Dael P. 4 years ago on Google
    The theater was mighty fine, comfortable seats and talented cast for the show "Once". Dining was very poor quality.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dennis D. 2 years ago on Google
    Nearly always an incredible Experience. ( unless you don't like the show you chose). Staff are Very friendly helpful. Place is always immaculate. RECOMMENDED
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elizabeth C. 6 months ago on Google
    Amazing performances at reasonable prices, especially recommend the up and coming artist program MerrigongX as it has some groundbreaking new theatre.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stephen John W. 2 years ago on Google
    These people really know what they're doing. The show was just fabulous.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jagoda B. 7 years ago on Google
    Important place for the city..venue has the theatre look and feel...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Lee A. 9 months ago on Google
    A really nice comfortable theatre. All seats have a good view of the stage. Unfortunately I walk with a cane and had to walk up 5 flights of stairs, so not good for people with a disability.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Michelle H. 10 months ago on Google
    When you pay that much to see a show, you don't expect to be in the most uncomfortable seating that ever was! Hardest chair ever with wooden, Yes Wooden arm rests. Are you kidding me?! Wouldn't pay to go here again in a hurry
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Denise K. 10 months ago on Google
    I went and saw a local ballet production of Swan Cows. It was fabulous. First ballet I have ever seen where I understood the story. Lovely to see young people performing. The orchestra was also very very good. A great outing on a wet Saturday afternoon.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amy J. 1 year ago on Google
    Infrequently we get to see a performance at the IPAC, and it is always worth the money, as we pick shows that are suited to our tastes. Whether it be musical or performance based, we are all about people trying to broaden their cultural horizons. The IPAC is fantastic in a variety of ways, from a tasty cup of coffee to a fantastic selection of shows on offer over the season including the annual appearance of the Spiegeltent.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Dave T. 11 months ago on Google
    The Reno hasn't worked. The new seats are now very uncomfortable. Arm rest too small to use. Makes for not a good experience. At the break use the new toilets. YUK. Like a bad 70s pub. 1 dryer now. Longer queue to use hand dryer than to buy a drink. Not impressed.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mary O. 4 years ago on Google
    Great good venue nice staff

  • 4/5 Khanh T. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent venue for engaging and contemporary theatre and shows! Edit: Having recently worked here on a development show for Merrigong Theatre Company I can wholeheartedly say that the entire staff at this venue are amazing at what they do. Very professional, knowledgeable and friendly to boot :) Highly recommend the venue both for audiences and playmakers alike!! :)

  • 4/5 Purple_unicorn 2. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing place , always has good shows and good food I love coming here

  • 4/5 robyn B. 4 years ago on Google
    Had good seats to see a good show.

  • 5/5 Rhino P. 4 years ago on Google
    The staff are absolutely fantastic..

  • 5/5 Chris O. 4 years ago on Google
    Loved it was a great place first time to see a show and was really good

  • 3/5 Les W. 2 years ago on Google
    Wasn't offered a lift or help from staff for mother who had a stick, up 2 flights of stairs to get our seats in row P. Just got pointed in the direction. No happy

  • 5/5 John N. 4 years ago on Google
    Great space. Went to see Mamma Mia!

  • 5/5 dawn a. 4 years ago on Google
    Good show

  • 5/5 Maree D. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing

  • 5/5 Wayne S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great show.

  • 5/5 Khayt H. 4 years ago on Google
    Elly and Sam are AWESOME. Great venue tech support. You can get lost in the green room as theres no signs on the doors

  • 5/5 Anushke G. 2 years ago on Google
    Went to the bluey big play. It was a great show and the venue was nice. The imb theatre sits about 500. Cafe was closed tho

  • 5/5 Robert M. 4 years ago on Google
    Saw Mamma Mia, terrific production.

  • 2/5 Ken G. 1 year ago on Google
    Venue is great booking system is poorly written, multiple people can reserve the same seat before payment so the system locks you out without explanation.

  • 4/5 Sandra G. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent shows and staff friendly and very helpful

  • 4/5 Debbie H. 1 year ago on Google
    Seats were excellent, very clean

  • 4/5 Elizabeth K. 11 months ago on Google
    Very disappointed with the upgrade to the Theartre. Seats not very comfortable. And the lighting fo stairways far too bright. I was sitting in Row J seat 3. I was distracted by the lights it spoilt watching the Ballet . I was also blinded by the light on Row E that was right in my line of sight. The lady on my right said the same thing. I realise you need lights but they should be dim not so bright. Maybe a cover above the light on Row E would be then directed down. I hope for my Subscription shows,my seat is nowhere near the Aisle. Very sad and disappointing.

  • 5/5 Randy Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Great show and excellent staff! Fit out has turned out really great

  • 3/5 Peter B. 11 months ago on Google
    The venue is ok, but there isn't much worth seeing, and hasn't been for a couple of years.

  • 5/5 David B. 8 months ago on Google
    Great venue with fantastic seating,we will be going back

  • 5/5 Jacki K. 6 months ago on Google
    Fantastic venue. Great Cafe to sit and eat at before the dance concert we attended The Veg chilli con carne was simple and delish. I would have prefered more spice for my taste buds but for people who like no spice it's perfect. Could have benefited from some guacamole or tomato and corn salsa to enhance it but otherwise yum!!!

  • 5/5 Mary J. 6 months ago on Google
    A Great theatre, great shows , and beautiful staff ,plus a good Cafe.

  • 4/5 Lydia R. 4 years ago on Google
    Helpful staff

  • 4/5 Barbara K. 4 years ago on Google
    All seats had great views. Sound wzs grezt

  • 5/5 Corban L. 4 years ago on Google
    Wonderful and friendly staff, amazing shows. The 39 Steps was genuinely amazing to see!

  • 4/5 Deborah S. 4 years ago on Google
    Comfortable seating and enjoyed the show!

  • 4/5 Roger F. 4 years ago on Google
    Depends on the show but Black Cockatoo was tremendous

  • 5/5 Daniel N. 4 years ago on Google
    Great venue, always love coming here.

  • 5/5 jeffery b. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic venue great seats and sounds greats

  • 4/5 Bruce M. 5 years ago on Google
    Great venue, small theatre where all seats have a great view of the stage. Seating was comfortable with lots of legroom. We went to a Sunday 2 pm show and the only disappointment was that the cafe was closed and we couldn't get a coffee at the interval.

  • 4/5 Matt D. 7 years ago on Google
    The kids enjoyed a performance by "The Listies"at the IPAC. A great little location that attracts decent performers.

  • 4/5 Eddie O. 4 years ago on Google
    Great theatre

  • 5/5 Rosmari R. 4 years ago on Google
    The air conditioning and too cold

  • 5/5 tina m. 4 years ago on Google
    Love this place great kids shows

  • 5/5 kristofer c. 4 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere and seating.

  • 5/5 Kristy H. 4 years ago on Google
    Loved the performance, just wish there were some heslthy snack options especially during intermission. Great they had a bar there and easy to park and get to so overall happy with the experience.

  • 5/5 John B. 4 years ago on Google
    Legally blonde was awesome

  • 4/5 Anastasia B. 4 years ago on Google
    Great and friendly service. Tickets were expensive for the show I was seeing ($60). Some paid parking available out front Nice atmosphere; relaxed and happy.

  • 5/5 Grampy's C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great performance of Swan Lake. Excellent staff and seating. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience

  • 4/5 Sophie H. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place to watch performances

  • 5/5 Briana W. 4 years ago on Google
    Love this place!

  • 5/5 gai W. 4 years ago on Google
    Great seats and performances

  • 5/5 Les H. 4 years ago on Google
    Very good place

  • 3/5 Peter C. 4 years ago on Google
    It's a good place for the family

  • 5/5 Maria K. 4 years ago on Google
    Good place to see a stage production.

  • 5/5 Joe G. 4 years ago on Google
    Great choice food before the performance. The ward review as good as ever!

  • 5/5 Nadia V. 4 years ago on Google
    Great shows. Saw mummy mia

  • 4/5 Mohammed A. 4 years ago on Google
    Wonderful

  • 4/5 Rick C. 4 years ago on Google
    What you expect of a good performance space. Smooth flow pf people. Adequate room. Good view of stage

  • 4/5 angela k. 4 years ago on Google
    Went to see Hair. Magnificent show. Small, comfortable theater. Parked right outside.(it was Sunday so free to park on street). They had food and drinks available. Easy entry. So much more convenient than trekking into Sydney and paying through the nose for parking. Great night.

  • 4/5 Marylin T. 4 years ago on Google
    Gr8 shows

  • 5/5 Linda T. 4 years ago on Google
    Exceptionally great experience.

  • 4/5 Stephen H. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent venue, no bad seats but air-conditioning too cold & not enough women's toilets


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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