Young People’s Theatre Newcastle

Our theatre is located on the corner of Lindsay and Lawson Streets in Hamilton, within easy walking distance of Beaumont Street Hamilton, a cosmopolitan area with a range of multicultural cafes and restaurants.

Public Transport

The theatre is easy to access via public transport. Buses travel along Beaumont and Tudor Streets. The theatre is 2 blocks west of Beaumont Street and 2 blocks north of Tudor – easy walking distance from a bus stop. The stop on Tudor Street (near Klosters) is about 5 minutes walk. 

The closest railway station is Hamilton Station on Beaumont street – a 10 minute walk.

Plan your trip at Transport NSW.

Venue Parking

There is no dedicated venue parking. Parking is available in the surrounding streets, but please allow time to park as these streets become busy.

Yes. However at this time phone or internet bookings are preferred. Our box office is available via phone Saturdays 9am to 1pm and 24/7 via our booking link. 
Phone: 4961 4895
Online Bookings: ypt.org.au/bookings

We strongly advise booking tickets early as many shows sell out before the performance day.

Please note that YPT is a community organisation staffed by volunteers. The Office is not attended outside the hours listed above.

It is important to us that everyone can experience the theatre. YPT welcomes patrons with special needs and disabilities.

For visitors with mobility issues please enter via Lawson Street past the YPT office where there is level access and no stairs. The theatre seating in the auditorium is stepped so accessible and transfer seating is available in Row A at the front of the theatre. Row A offers full views of the stage and can accommodate carers or family and friends. Our ushers will assist by storing your wheelchair or walker and bringing it to you at interval, as required, and the end of the show. If you require front row seating, please email contact details to boxoffice@ypt.org.au and the Box Office Manager will be in touch.

Our theatre has an accessible bathroom located near the entry to the theatre auditorium.

Hearing Aid Loop is accessible from all theatre seats; turn your hearing aid to ‘T’ for reception.

Guide dogs are welcome at the Theatre. Please notify us at the time of booking so we can ensure an appropriate seat is available.

YPT does accept companion cards. Please contact the office to give details of accessibility requirements. 

For any specific questions related to accessibility, please don’t hesitate to contact the office.

Foyer doors open approximately 30 minutes prior to the performance and the auditorium opens approximately 15 minutes prior to the performance. You will be greeted and seated by a member of our friendly staff. 

Audience members arriving late to a show will need to wait for an appropriate point in the performance to be shown in by ushers.

Yes, however, we do not allow hot food or food with crinkly wrappers inside the theatre.

No. Strictly no photos or videos can be taken during the show. All mobile phones must also be switched off as these not only disturb other audience members, but can interfere with technical equipment like hearing loops.

Yes, on select performances there is an option to purchase a Meet & Greet package which entitles you to meet some of the characters after the show and have your photo taken with them by our staff.  Photos will be sent via email.

Yes. YPT performances are popular for social group outings and school holiday activity programs. Group bookings of 15 or more qualify for a discount. Please book early so we can try seat you as a group. 

Groups with special needs are strongly advised to book via the box office (rather than online) to ensure the most appropriate seats are booked.

Please contact the YPT office during office hours Saturday 9am to 1pm, or email boxoffice@ypt.org.au at any time.

Yes, we endeavour to provide at least one sensory-friendly performance of each production.  

In these designated performances the auditorium has brighter lights, lighting effects are kept to a minimum, and the sound is turned down. There is also an understanding that audience members may make more noise, and can do so without fear of judgement. 

Please contact our office if you would like to be notified when these reduced sensory performances are scheduled boxoffice@ypt.org.au

No. Unfortunately the Theatre is not available for community hire. This is due to the continual use of the theatre for productions and theatre school classes.

YPT is a registered Covid Safe Organisation and our main priority is the safety of our staff, students and the community. YPT follows the NSW Health Guidelines. Please do not attend any YPT venues if experiencing any symptoms that may be related to COVID-19. (https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/stay-safe/testing/symptoms)