If you have lost a personal item during your visit to The Art House please report it to a staff member on site and/or email [email protected] with a detailed description of the item (including any identifying features), the show you attended, your seat number/s, and your contact details. Staff will ring you if your item is found for your collection.
Your Visit
Where can I park?
Parking is available free of charge in various spots across the Wyong town centre and close to The Art House. Please click here for a parking map of Wyong. The Art House is adjacent to a residential area, so please be respectful when parking. Accessible parking is also available in the laneway running alongside The Art House.
When is The Art House café open?
The café is open from 10am to 4pm weekdays serving a selection of light meals, cakes and snacks.
Encore Members receive a 10% discount at the cafe and bar on presentation of their Encore Member Card. Find out more about The Art House Café here.
Is there café food available before the performance?
Selected cakes and snacks only are available prior to the show and during the interval.
Can I purchase a drink?
A range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available for sale at the bar inside the venue, plus a selection of snacks. The bar will be open one hour prior to each performance and during interval. As a licenced venue, The Art House meets and complies with the objectives of the Liquor Act 2007 (NSW). Our staff operate in accordance with Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) requirements and aim to provide a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable environment for everyone visiting The Art House.
Can I eat and drink in the theatre?
Patrons are permitted to take their drinks and snacks purchased from the bar into the theatre for most performances.
When do the theatre doors open?
The front doors to The Art House foyer open one hour prior to each performance. The theatre doors open approximately 20 minutes prior to the start of each performance.
Can I take photos or make recordings during a performance?
No, due to copyright restrictions, it is not permitted to take any photos or make any recordings of productions.
Weekday Matinees
Please note that school day matinee performances are often attended by large school groups.
Can you suggest any restaurants close to The Art House?
The are a number of restaurants close to the Art House that cater to theatre-goers. Please click here for more information on local restaurants
Running late?
Patrons arriving at the theatre after the performance has commenced may only be admitted to the theatre at the discretion of management, and at a convenient break in the program.
How long will the performance be?
Performances vary in length and on average can run from one to two hours. Where available, information about the duration of the performance and interval times is included on the individual performance information on The Art House website.
What should I wear?
There are no dress requirements and we suggest you dress in something you feel comfortable wearing, sitting in a public theatre. As a guide to suitable attire, most patrons choose to wear smart casual clothing.
Help! I have never been to the theatre
Welcome for your first theatre experience! There are no real rules, but some tips for you to enjoy your first visit include not talking loudly or using your mobile phone during the performance. One thing you can do loudly is applaud the performance, and performers love this! If you are not sure when to applaud, just follow what others are doing. Talk to our friendly front of house staff if you have any questions and most of all - enjoy!
Do you run theatre tours?
We are always happy to organise group backstage tours and talks. Contact the box office on 4335 1485 for more information (subject to availability).
Do you offer workshops/classes?
The Art House offers a series of ongoing masterclasses, skills exchange and development, delving into professional practice with artistic leaders in their field. Keep an eye on our What's On page for details of upcoming workshops and opportunities.
Download our list of local companies/groups that offer classes (PDF) (Word). Please contact each group individually for further information.
