Phoenix Theatre Productions- Venue

The Zenith Theatre has been in operation since 1987 and can be found on the corner of Railway & McIntosh Streets, Chatswood, Sydney.

The theatre can accommodate an audience of 250 (in large, comfortable seats). The auditorium is raked (sloping) so all seats have an excellent view of the stage.

BAR AND SNACKS
The Zenith Theatre has a licensed bar serving wine and beer. Coffee, tea and snacks are also available from the bar before the show and during interval. Soft drinks may be obtained from a vending machine located in the foyer.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT INFORMATION
BY RAIL OR BUS - The closest train station is Chatswood. The bus interchange is downstairs from the train station. From there it is a 4 minute walk north along Railway Avenue to the theatre.
FOR BUS AND TRAIN INFORMATION
- Please call 131500 or visit these websites for train and bus timetables
www.131500.com.au
www.sydneybuses.nsw.gov.au

PARKING
Metered street parking (free after 6pm) is available in Railway and McIntosh Streets.
Undercover secure parking is also available in the Premier car park in McIntosh Street. Theatre patrons can gain access to this car park after hours by pressing the intercom button at the entrance.
Parking is only $7.00 and must be paid at the theatre's bar either before the show or at interval, or full day parking charges may be applied.

ACCESSIBILITY
There is level access into the foyer through the main doors. The wheelchair seating area in the theatre has good sight-lines. There are accessible parking spots in the car park, with lift and ramp access all the way to the theatre. A bathroom with accessibility facilities is located beyond the foyer. Should wheelchair access, level access or any other special seating be required please include a note with your booking form or inform the box office when making a single booking.

CONTACT INFORMATION
The Zentih Centre's can be contacted on Admin (02) 9411 7088, Fax (02) 9411 8774, or email: ztc@willoughby.nsw.gov.au.

WILLOUGHBY CITY COUNCIL PERFORMING ARTS VENUES AND PROGRAMS
For information on Willoughby City Council Performing Arts venues, visit http://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Venues.html
For information on all the performances at Willoughby City Council venues, visit http://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/2007-Performances.html

History of the Zenith...

Opened in September 1987, the Zenith Theatre was a contribution to the City of Willoughby by the developers of the Zenith complex. However, its origins can be traced back to the early 1980's when four 'homeless' local performing arts groups, including Phoenix, urged Willoughby Council to provide the community with a small theatre.

Some years later, when the developers of the Zenith site decided to incorporate a theatre and convention centre as part of the complex, those local groups were invited to take part in the development process.

When the theatre opened, Phoenix became one of the resident community theatre companies and was later granted the status of 'Founding Group' in recognition of the company's original connection and on-going commitment to and involvement with the theatre.

Over the past fifteen years, the theatre has provided Willoughby and neighbouring communities with a rich and diverse programme of performing arts and a unique meeting place for the local business community.

Having the Zenith Theatre as a home has given Phoenix the impetus to develop to the point where the City of Willoughby can now boast one of the finest and most successful community theatre companies in Sydney.