“The Grand Electric is a feast for the senses. I thought I had been transported to a hip New York club or had lost myself in some underground Paris parlour.”
Stage Whispers
WHAT'S ON
LIMBO
A circus spectacle otherworldly proportions – from 22 May
The creative producers of the Since its debut, more than a decade ago, the original LIMBO toured consistently, wowing audiences from Brussels to Bogota.
LIMBO – THE RETURN is set to whisk audiences into a sinister netherworld of gut-churning contortion, breath-taking acrobatics and jaw-dropping stunts.
Combining a fresh and intoxicating mix of cabaret, circus, acrobatics and Sxip’s Shirey (NY) ecstatic heart-pounding live music, LIMBO – The Return is set to seduce audiences worldwide all over again.
TITANIQUE
All aboard NYC’s must-sea musical comedy!
When the music of Céline Dion makes sweet Canadian love with the eleven-time Oscar®-winning blockbuster film Titanic, you get Titanique, off-Broadway’s most award-winning splash hit, which turns one of the greatest love stories of all time into a hysterical musical fantasia.
Want to find out what really happened to Jack and Rose on that fateful night? Just leave it to Céline Dion to enchant the audience with her totally wild take, recharting the course of Titanic’s beloved moments and characters with her iconic song catalogue.
Sailing on fierce powerhouse voices in show-stopping performances of such hits as “My Heart Will Go On,” “All By Myself”, and “To Love You More” – backed by the unparalleled energy of a full live band – Titanique is a one-of-a-kind theatrical voyage bursting with nostalgia, heart, and campy chaos.
See you aboard the Ship of Dreams, girlfriends!
The only way to gain access to pre-sale tickets will be through the official Titanique waitlist. The Grand Electric has limited seating and tickets will be in high demand. We strongly encourage you to sign up via the link below to guarantee early access.
COMEDY
ZOË COOMBS MARR – EVERY SINGLE THING IN MY WHOLE ENTIRE LIFE
18 May - 6:30pm
This is a tell all, all warts, personal storytelling comedy show.
Nothing fancy, no big concepts, it’s just going to cover every single thing in my whole entire life.
In 2023 Zoe was the creator and host of ABC’s Queerstralia. You might have seen her on The Weekly, Spicks & Specks, Question Everything, The Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala, JFL Australia, JFL Montreal, her Amazon special Bossy Bottom, or hosting Mardi Gras, among other things. She’s also been nominated for heaps of awards, which she occasionally wins. Good on her.
KAZ & JUDE'S MENOPAUSAL NIGHT OUT
19 May - 5:00pm & 7:00pm
Kaz Cooke and Judith Lucy are hitting the road with their Menopausal Night Out tour, full of stand-up, laughs, and useful, real chat about perimenopause and what comes next.
Merrick Watts - An Idiot’s Guide to Wine: Volume Two
1-30 Jun Sat & Sun 2pm
New jokes, new wines, same idiot. A brand-new show from Australia’s favourite comedian slash wine expert Mez toured his smash-hit show An Idiot’s Guide to Wine: Volume 1 around Australia and overseas in 2022/3 to sold out houses and critical acclaim at festivals, wineries and comedy clubs alike.
GRAND ELECTRIC BAR
Open for pre-show and post-show sips!
The theatre bar and Parisian-styled courtyard are open before and after every show. Grab a cocktail and strap yourselves in for a great night...
“The theatre space itself feels like it’s ripped straight out of Paris’ Moulin Rouge district. There’s dazzling lights of every colour, a bar in the back with a substantial stock of champagne, and hard wooden floors that reverberate a playlist featuring everything from jazz to rap.” Scenstr
FAQS
Taxi & Rideshare
The best place to get dropped off at The Grand Electric is around the corner on Pitt Street.
Train
7 min walk from Redfern Station
9 minute walk from Central Station (exit 6)
Light Rail/Tram:
10 min walk from Central Chalmers light rail station
12 min walk from Surry Hills light rail station
Driving
The Grand Electric is located in Surry Hills where there is limited street parking available. The nearest streets with street parking are Pitt Street (2 hour parking until 10pm every day) and George Street (unlimited after 5pm and on weekends). There are disabled parking bays at 103-109 George Street and 10 Pitt Street. The nearest parking garage is Wilson Parking – 55 Holt St Surry Hills, which is an 10 minute walk.
The Grand Electric bar is open for drinks from 60 minutes before the show.
Please select the event you would like to attend from the What’s On options above and locate the ‘Tickets’ button. Most shows at The Grand Electric are sold through either Universe or Moshtix. If booking for a group larger than the maximum number available on the booking page, please email ticketing@strutnfret.com so we can assist.
Each show is different, please see each show listing for running times.
Our Parisian-inspired courtyard is open to the public from 60 minutes before the show’s start time. The theatre itself cannot be entered without a ticket but anyone is invited to enjoy our Courtyard bar.
Currently The Grand Electric is not fully accessible. The theatre has level access from the street through to the Ringside, Premium and General Admission seating. However, due to the age of the building and its location in a heritage conservation area there are currently no accessible or ambulant toilet facilities on site. If you or anyone in your party have access requirements, please get in touch so that we can provide advice particular to your needs. We are exploring ways to upgrade the facilities in the future.
The Grand Electric supports the Companion Card program. Tickets are available for the companion/carer of a patron who holds a companion card. After you have booked your full price ticket, please email ticketing@strutnfret.com to request your companion ticket.
Please feel free to wear whatever makes you feel Grand! No dress code is enforced but guests are encouraged to embrace the theme of the show.
The shows performed at The Grand Electric vary, it is best to check the event listing for each event before you purchase your ticket.
The Grand Electric does not have any substantial food options, but there are chips and nuts available. There are a multitude of dining options in the neighbourhoods of Surry Hills and Redfern. Restaurants can be found all along Redfern Street and Pitt Street, and the bustle of Crown Street is only a 10 minute walk away.
Before purchasing tickets please carefully review your event and ticket selection as no refunds or exchanges will be available on any purchase except as required by the Live Performance Australia Ticketing Code of Practice Consumer Code. Full T&C can be found here.
The Grand Electric is a unique and versatile space suitable for a whole host of events. There is an elegant bar and courtyard space to enhance your experience and party catering options are available upon request. View more information here.
For enquiries, please submit your interest via the Booking Form and a member of the team will be in touch within 1-3 business days.
THE HISTORY OF THE GRAND ELECTRIC BUILDING
The building which houses The Grand Electric was originally built to house the NSW branch of the Australian Railway Union in the 1930s. This history is present in the star-shaped insignia of the ARU, still visible on the front of the building. There is evidence that the space was used for occasional theatre and burlesque performances as early as the 1940s. However the space has been used exclusively for theatre since the Performance Space for contemporary performance was established in the 1980s. Today, the spirit of the railway workers who originally used the space as a union hall are carried through in the turn-of-the-century railway themed décor.
Acknowledgment
We acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora nation who are the traditional custodians of the land on which The Grand Electric Sydney is built. We also pay our respect to the Elders past, present and emerging, and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
