Her Majesty's Theatre Pre-Show Dining
Enjoy a delicious meal at the Ian & Pamela Wall Gallery, our new rooftop dining space at Her Majesty's Theatre, before …
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Natalie Bassingthwaighte stars in the award-winning Shirley Valentine!
Experience the heartwarming, hilarious, and utterly inspiring story of Shirley Valentine, brought to life by Australian stage and screen star Natalie Bassingthwaighte. Written by Willy Russell and directed by Lee Lewis, this timeless West End and Broadway comedy will take you on a journey of self-discovery, laughter, and second chances.
Shirley is an unassuming housewife with a dream—and a passport. Talking to her kitchen wall, she dreams of escape and wonders what happened to the adventurous girl she once was.
When a friend invites her on a spontaneous holiday to Greece, Shirley takes a bold leap into the unknown!
With Natalie Bassingthwaighte’s magnetic charm and powerhouse performance, this one-woman tour de force will have you laughing, crying, and cheering for Shirley’s exciting new chapter. Don’t miss this must-see theatrical event in Adelaide! Whether you’re revisiting a beloved story or discovering it for the first time, Shirley Valentine will leave you inspired and uplifted.
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This venue is wheelchair accessible.
Accessible tickets and Companion Card bookings are now available online for many Adelaide Festival Centre shows on Ticketek.
If the show you are looking at doesn't have online booking available, please complete Ticketek's Accessible Seating Form and you will be contacted to process your booking.
- Recommended for ages 12 and up
- This production uses loud or unexpected noises, a music soundtrack, and a total blackout. It contains coarse language, and references sexual assault, abuse and violence.
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2 hours and 10 minutes
Includes one 20-minute interval
In partnership with
Credits
- Willy Russell Writer
- Natalie Bassingthwaighte Starring
- Lee Lewis Director
- Simon Romaniuk Set and Costume Design
- Paul Jackson Lighting Design
- Brady Watkins Composer
- Marcello Lo Ricco Sound Design
- Jennifer White Dialect Coach
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Performance Location: Her Majesty's Theatre
Her Majesty's Theatre Foyer Bars
Delight in this beautifully refurbished space for your pre-show or interval drink.
With bars located on every level, be sure to visit the upper levels for stunning views over the Grote Street and Centra…
Her Majesty's Theatre is located at 58 Grote Street, Adelaide, which is on the north side of the street. There is no designated drop off area but cars can pause to drop off passengers nearby on Grote Street.
Car parking
There are many parking options around the Grote Street precinct, including:
- Care Park - 6 Pitt St, Adelaide
- UPark Adelaide Central Market - 60 Gouger St, Adelaide (entry also from Grote St)
- Wilson Parking - 23 Franklin Street, Adelaide
Taxi services
There is not a taxi rank directly adjacent to Her Majesty’s Theatre, but the nearest one is just 250m east, outside the Hilton Hotel on Victoria Square.
Public transport
Many busses, including the free bus that loops through the city and North Adelaide, stop nearby as does the tram which stops in Victoria Square just 250m away.
Find timetables, route details and real-time information on the Adelaide Metro website.
We want to make your visit as enjoyable as possible and offer many ways to assist if support is required.
Accessible seating
Removable seats are available in the Stalls row G as well as on the Dress Circle and Grand Circle for patrons who wish to remain seated in their wheelchair or transfer to a theatre seat.
Lifts
Lifts are located in the foyer near the information desk with access to all levels.
Toilets
Accessible toilets are available at Her Majesty’s Theatre.
Assistance animals
Every theatre and event/function area of Adelaide Festival Centre is assistance animal friendly.
Audio assistance
At Her Majesty’s Theatre, hearing loop facilities are available in foyer areas.
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