Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
Koorliny Arts Centre is a thriving and well-equipped venue that presents a mix of community and professional productions alongside a variety of classes and workshops. For more information, see the ABOUT page.
We currently have two theatres and a number of studios available for hire. For more information, see the VENUE HIRE page.
Auditions are advertised on our AUDITIONS page, FACEBOOK page and other Facebook theatre groups.
You can also subscribe to our MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER for updated news.
You can audition for shows or volunteer to be part of the crew. CONTACT US HERE for more information.
Photography and recording permissions vary by event. Please refer to signage and pre-show announcements for guidance. When recording is not permitted, penalties may apply, and unauthorised photos or videos will be deleted. As a performing arts venue, we must comply with statutory copyright regulations.
NO PRAMS are allowed in the theatre at any time.
Mobile phone use varies depending on the event. Please follow signage and pre-show announcements for guidance. When phone use is not permitted, devices must be switched off or set to silent. Unauthorised recording or photography may result in penalties under copyright regulations.
Food & Drinks
No food or drink except bottled water are allowed in Theatre 1 at any time. Theatre 2 varies depending on the event.
Yes, our kiosk offers selected drinks and snacks.
Koorliny Arts Centre holds a Special Facility Licence. The sale and consumption of alcohol vary depending on the event. Please refer to event signage and staff directions regarding licensed areas and permitted times.
Parking/Accessibility
Yes. Ample free parking is available within the centre grounds, and there is additional parking immediately adjacent in the City of Kwinana Administration Building parking lot.
Three disabled bays are situated next to the walkway leading to the main entrance.
Yes. Koorliny Arts Centre Kwinana is easily accessible for patrons with special requirements.
Three disabled parking bays are situated next to a ramp and walkway leading to the main entrance, which has automatic doors. A ramp leads towards the foyer and theatre areas. The outside rooms and amphitheatre are accessible through an automatic door near the Box Office.
Koorliny Arts Centre has a number of dedicated wheelchair seating options. Please discuss your requirements with Box Office staff.
There are two toilets with wheelchair access near the main theatre entrance.
Ticketing & Payments
All ticket sales are final. Refunds, exchanges, or transfers are only available in accordance with the OZTIX TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SALE and relevant consumer laws. In the event of cancellation or significant change, patrons will be notified by Oztix with details on refund or exchange options.
Yes. We don’t hold tickets so you will need to pay for them by credit/debit card (online and phone) or cash (Box Office). Tickets will only be issued upon full payment.
Yes. Koorliny Arts Centre is an affiliate of the WA Companion Card program, providing Companion Card holders a second ticket for their carer at no extra cost (selected shows).
Companion Card tickets can be booked online, over the phone, or in person at the box office.
It is a requirement under City of Kwinana Building Regulations that patrons over 18 months have a valid ticket, even if they are sitting on another patron’s lap.
Patrons under 18 months old, as long as they are not occupying another seat, do not generally require a ticket for Koorliny Arts Centre productions. If unsure please contact the box office for more infomation.
Yes. We accept Mastercard and Visa.
EFTPOS is available for all Box Office and Kiosk purchases and is our preferred method of payment.
No. We do not currently offer PayPal.
Latecomers will not be admitted until there is a convenient break in the program, if at all, and admission is at the discretion of the duty manager on the night of the performance.
Kwinana Dance Festival
If they are going into the theatre to watch, yes. If they are not going in the theatre to watch, no.
Yes, but we always recommend purchasing your tickets in advance to avoid missing out. Please encourage any family members or friends attending to buy their tickets early, either online or by calling the Box Office on 9467 7118.
QR codes will also be displayed around the venue so you can access tickets or information without needing to queue.
No, we’re unable to offer a day pass at this time, but we are exploring options for 2026.
Sessions with troupes often sell out quickly, so we recommend purchasing tickets well in advance.
If a session is sold out, you can collect a waitlist ticket from the Box Office. These can be exchanged for returned tickets at the theatre door if they become available.
If you need to leave a sold-out session early, we kindly ask that you hand your ticket to the ushers so it can be offered to other patrons.
Entry and exit to the theatre are only permitted at specific times.
As a general guide, the doors remain closed during performances to minimise disruption to the dancers. Please ensure you are seated before your child’s item begins so you don’t miss their dance.
We ask that you respect the ushers and follow their instructions. They are acting under the direction of Centre Management. Any concerns should be reported to Management at the Arts Centre Office.
Please do not leave the theatre until the item you are watching has been adjudicated. This minimises disruption to the dancers and audience.
No cameras of any kind are allowed in the theatre at any time. Penalties apply, and any unauthorised photos or videos will be deleted. As a performing arts venue, we are required to comply with statutory copyright regulations.
A licensed photographer or videographer will be present at the event.
Times will be advised closer to the event.
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