Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre
What's on
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3 Sep 2026
Turner & Constable
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8 Sep 2026
Whalebone
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12 Sep 2026
LCSO Symphonic Pop
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17 Sep — 18 Sep 2026
Disney’s the Aristocats Kids
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19 Sep 2026
Reputation The Taylor Swift Show
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23 Sep 2026
Normie Rowe: The Story So Far
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11 Oct 2026
Phantom: A Tribute to Michael Crawford
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17 Oct 2026
Lawrence Mooney: Full Moon Party
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25 Oct 2026
KUMARANGK: Sacred Women’s Business
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1 Nov 2026
Shake Rattle N Roll
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16 Nov 2026
Guy Sebastian – 100 X Around Australia Tour
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15 Dec 2026
Band of the SA Police – A Swingin Christmas
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3 Sep 2026
Turner & Constable
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8 Sep 2026
Whalebone
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12 Sep 2026
LCSO Symphonic Pop
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17 Sep — 18 Sep 2026
Disney’s the Aristocats Kids
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19 Sep 2026
Reputation The Taylor Swift Show
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23 Sep 2026
Normie Rowe: The Story So Far
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11 Oct 2026
Phantom: A Tribute to Michael Crawford
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17 Oct 2026
Lawrence Mooney: Full Moon Party
Plan your visit
The Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre is located at 10 Watson Terrace, Mount Gambier SA 5290
12.30pm to 4pm Wednesday to Friday and 1 hour prior to performances and half an hour following the commencement of a performance.
Parking is available adjacent the Mount Gambier Library or Civic Centre car park, off Ferrers Street.
Accessibility
We want to make your visit to the Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre as enjoyable as possible. If you need more information you can give us a call on (08) 8723 8700 or email [email protected]
A disability toilet is available in the foyer of the Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre.
The Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre is guide dog friendly.
There is a wheelchair lift (stairlift) on the stairs from the courtyard to the theatre foyer level.
The installation of the new passenger lift is currently in progress.
The change table in the female toilets located in the downstairs foyer of the theatre
About
The theatre is named after the late Sir Robert Helpmann, a world renowned performer. He was born in Mount Gambier before pursuing an international career as an actor, dancer, choreographer and director
The Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre is a fully equipped multi-purpose arts centre in the heart of this beautiful country and can accommodate a diverse range of conferences, performing arts, film screenings, seminars and product launches.
A comprehensive Technical Specifications Document for the Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre is available online. Please review this document before booking the venue for your performance.
- The South East of South Australia is famed for its sparkling seas, fine Coonawarra wines, seafood fresh from the ocean, fascinating limestone caves and tall timber.
- Mount Gambier is the unofficial capital of the South East, and is built on the slopes of an dormant volcano that gives it its other name – the Blue Lake City. The lake within the volcano crater holds one of nature’s great mysteries, its waters turning brilliant blue for several months of the year.
Centrally located in the heart of Mount Gambier, the centre is within easy walking distance to the main retail shopping precinct, cultural attractions and fine restaurants. The centre draws on a local population of 28,000 with a total of 70,000 from surrounding districts.
Conveniently located midway between Adelaide (439km to the North West) and Melbourne (452km to the East), the Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre provides the perfect stopover for touring productions en route to Adelaide.
- 524 seat proscenium arch auditorium
- Centre based manager plus box office and technical staff
- Stage with depth of 12.3m x 20m wide
- Full technical facilities and support
- Hand held standard microphones
- Foyer promotional screens
- Computerised box office
- Digital sound desk
- Digital 3D cinema projector
- Rear screen projection
- Air-conditioning
- Licensed bar
- Disabled access
- Ample car parking
- Fully appointed dressing rooms, wardrobe room, laundry facilities and green room
- Spacious rehearsal area with mirrors and barres
- Orchestra pit for up to 40 musicians
- Yamaha Concert Grand and Yamaha upright pianos
- Public address system
- Phone, fax and photocopying facilities
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Master Plan
After extended consultation with the community a Master Plan was created for the Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre with architects Grieve Gillet Andersen.
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Master Plan SummaryView Summary
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Community Circle
Country Arts SA is partnering with local businesses to enable more people in the community to experience, value and benefit from the arts.
A new initiative from Country Arts SA Chair Lew Owens, Community Circle brings together businesses with a shared passion and commitment to giving back to the communities in which they operate.
The generous backing of Community Circle businesses will support the Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre in continuing to deliver a dynamic mix of exciting live performances, creative workshops and educational projects throughout 2014.
Community Circle provides a unique platform for businesses to engage with their local communities in association with artistic excellence and exceptional live performance all year round.

