Anita’s Theatre – School, Milestone, Celebration & Family Event Venue in the Illawarra

Looking for a unique event venue for your school, university or family celebration?Anita’s Theatre in Thirroul offers an iconic historic setting with flexible spaces for everything from intimate gatherings to major events of up to 800 guests.

With more than 100 years of history, distinctive architecture and professional AV and production options, Anita’s offers families, schools and organisations the chance to create a truly memorable event.

Choose Your Event Space:

• King’s Room: Up to 120 cocktail | 80 seated | 50 conference – ideal for smaller celebrations, reunions, presentations and gatherings.
• Auditorium: Up to 800 theatre seated | 800 cocktail | 300 conference | 250 banquet – ideal for formals, graduations, speech nights, awards ceremonies and major celebrations.
• Whole Venue: Exclusive use of the Auditorium and King’s Room, providing interconnected spaces for larger events.

School Formals & Year 12 Celebrations

Give students a school formal or end-of-year celebration to remember inside one of the Illawarra’s most iconic venues.

The Auditorium can accommodate up to 250 guests banquet-style or 800 cocktail-style, with flexible event configurations, AV, lighting and production options available.

School Speech Nights, Presentations & Awards Ceremonies

Anita’s historic Auditorium is a standout setting for school speech nights, awards ceremonies, presentations and end-of-year events.

With theatre seating for up to 800 guests, conference configurations for up to 300 and onsite AV and production options, the venue provides the scale for students, families, teachers and the wider school community to celebrate together.

Graduations & University Events

From graduation ceremonies and university celebrations to presentations, showcases, networking events and reunions, Anita’s offers flexible options for education events both large and small.

The Auditorium accommodates up to 800 theatre-style, while the more intimate King’s Room can host up to 80 seated, 120 cocktail-style or 50 conference-style.

School & University Reunions

Bring old classmates, teachers and friends together for a school or university reunion in Thirroul. Choose the character-filled King’s Room for a smaller gathering or create a larger celebration in the historic Auditorium.

Kids' Birthdays & Family Celebrations

Looking for somewhere completely different for a milestone birthday or larger family celebration? Anita’s Theatre offers flexible private event spaces ranging from the intimate King’s Room through to the impressive Auditorium and whole-venue hire.

For children's birthday parties, contact the Anita’s team to discuss your group, event requirements and available options.

Christenings, Naming Days & Special Family Occasions

Anita’s can also be contacted about hosting christenings, naming days and other special family celebrations, with flexible spaces suitable for different group sizes and event styles.

The King’s Room accommodates up to 80 seated or 120 cocktail-style guests, providing a more intimate option for family gatherings.

Plan Your School, University or Family Event at Anita’s Theatre

Enquire with Anita’s Theatre about your event here