Capitol Theatre, Sydney

Capitol Theatre
Capitol Theatre
Location3–15 Campbell Street, Haymarket, Sydney central business district, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Coordinates33°52′47″S 151°12′24″E / 33.879675°S 151.206744°E / -33.879675; 151.206744
Public transitCapitol Square Light Rail
OwnerFoundation Theatres
TypeTheatre
Capacity2,094
Construction
Built18931928
Opened1916
ArchitectHenry Eli White and John Eberson
Website
www.capitoltheatre.com.au
Official nameCapitol Theatre
TypeState heritage (built)
Designated2 April 1999
Reference no.391
TypeTheatre
CategoryRecreation and entertainment

The Capitol Theatre is a heritage-listed theatre located at 3–15 Campbell Street, Haymarket, in the Sydney central business district, Australia. It was designed by Henry Eli White and John Eberson and built from 1893 to 1928. The property was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999. The former circus venue, atmospheric theatre and market venue is owned by Capitol Theatre Management Pty Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Foundation Theatres Pty Limited, which also owns the Sydney Lyric.