Bluestone Theatre

Upcoming Council events are listed below as details are confirmed.

• Weekly rate performance: $1,063
• Weekly rate rehearsals: $744
• Daily rate performance: $344
• Hourly rate workshops (no audience): $38

All fees include 10% GST. Fees and charges are updated 1 July each year, in line with Council's Budget.

Venue Subsidy Scheme

A venue subsidy scheme is available for community or NFP groups, and local artists or arts organisations. To enquire about eligibility, or to request an application form, email creativevenues@mrsc.vic.gov.au

Council's public liability

All hirers are required to hold their own public liability insurance. NFP groups and individuals without cover are eligible to be covered under Council's public liability for an additional fee of $20.

You can check venue availability and submit an enquiry online or email our Creative Venues team at creativevenues@mrsc.vic.gov.au. 

Please note that bookings cannot be made less than 10 days in advance. 

Mobility access

The Bluestone Theatre currently has limited capacity to support patrons using wheelchairs, prams or who require mobility assistance.

Entry to the venue from Hutton Street includes a small flight of stairs and a lip at the entrance to the building. Mobility access is via the carpark at the rear of the venue (entry from Yaldwyn Street West). There is one accessible parking spot in this carpark. 

Backstage access from the carpark is not currently accessible for performers or crew using a wheelchair. Stage access from both the backstage area and the main auditorium is via stairs only.

Deaf or Hard of Hearing access

This venue is not currently equipped with a hearing loop or similar hearing assistance system and is unable to support closed captions for live performance.

Blind or vision impaired access

There are no specific access supports at this venue for patrons who are blind or have low vision. Please note that external lighting at the venue is limited, due to its proximity to residential areas. 

Bathroom access

Bathrooms are external to the venue and accessed via a concrete path around the back of the building. This path runs along the edge of the carpark area. The bathrooms have limited accessibility features and may not be suitable for patrons using a wheelchair.

There are additional public bathrooms located nearby in the Kyneton Town Hall carpark. These bathrooms have recently been renovated and are fully accessible. 

Parking 

There is strictly limited parking available at the rear of the venue including one accessible parking spot. Entry to the rear carpark is via the Red Brick Hall driveway on Yaldwyn Street West. Additional on-street parking is available in Hutton Street and other nearby streets, as sign posted.

The Bluestone Theatre is also a short walk from the public carpark at the rear of Kyneton Town Hall.

Drop off / pick up points

There is no designated drop off or pick up point for this venue.