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Clarendon Auditorium and Foyer

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Clarendon Auditorium and Foyer provides the perfect space for small conferences, presentations, keynote speeches or educational lectures. It has a spacious seated theatre for up to 466 guests and an open foyer for registration, drinks and mingling. Ideal for in-person or hybrid events, the auditorium comes complete with world-class event technology, including screens, microphones, projectors and adjustable stage lighting as well as digital event solutions.

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A man stand facing the camera amongst rows of black seats. A stage with large lit up letters saying People Place Technology under a large white screen are in the background.

An expansive auditorium featuring multiple rows of seating and a prominent projector screen for presentations and events.

An expansive auditorium featuring multiple rows of seating and a prominent projector screen for presentations and events.

An expansive auditorium featuring multiple rows of seating and a prominent projector screen for presentations and events.

A spacious auditorium featuring neatly arranged rows of chairs and a prominent podium at the front, perfect for hosting large events and conferences.

An empty foyer with orange walls, a prominent painting on the wall and scattered standing tables around with a main seated table and chairs facing the staircase coming up to the foyer.

A man stand facing the camera amongst rows of black seats. A stage with large lit up letters saying People Place Technology under a large white screen are in the background.

An expansive auditorium featuring multiple rows of seating and a prominent projector screen for presentations and events.

An expansive auditorium featuring multiple rows of seating and a prominent projector screen for presentations and events.

An expansive auditorium featuring multiple rows of seating and a prominent projector screen for presentations and events.

A spacious auditorium featuring neatly arranged rows of chairs and a prominent podium at the front, perfect for hosting large events and conferences.

An empty foyer with orange walls, a prominent painting on the wall and scattered standing tables around with a main seated table and chairs facing the staircase coming up to the foyer.

Capacity range

Theatre
466 people
Theatre sub-divided
313 people
Foyer space
550 sqm
Foyer cocktail
458 people
Event space
558 sqm

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Room details

Room features

Adjacent foyer for pre-event registration and catering
Support of a dedicated event planner
Technical advice and support
Shed Café, meeting and breakout rooms nearby
Close to public transport and parking

Accessibility features

Room on level 1 of Exhibition Centre with lift access nearby
Accessible parking and lift at Door 1, Exhibition Centre Basement Car Park
Guide dog friendly
Flexible seating available
Wheelchair seating can be arranged, depending on chosen room layout
Seats with armrests available, depending on setup chosen
Stage ramp available
Wheelchair accessible toilets nearby
Ambulant toilets nearby
Prams and strollers allowed

Technology features

Pre-installed technology:

Intelligent lectern with fixed microphones and presentation computer
High definition projector and screen
Vision control system
PA system for sound amplification
Audio control desk
Basic stage lighting with control
Multifunction touch panel
In-built stage

Optional extras:

Wireless microphones
Display screens
Recording or streaming equipment
Lectern branding
Wireless internet

Please note this space requires a minimum of one operator.

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