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The Malthouse Theatre

113-129 Sturt Street, Southbank VIC 3006
Generated 8 November 2026
Commercial · Performances, Conferences, Ceremonies
—height
2floors
1892completed
10businesses
12permits

Development milestones

Completed1892The Malthouse Theatre completed: 2 floors

Building team

Developer
Castlemaine Brewery
Architect
Richard Buckley Whitaker
Architect
John Beckett
Project manager
Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions
Co-owner or investor
Victorian Government
Building manager
Malthouse Theatre

Planning & subdivision

Zone
CCZ7
Overlays
DDO1, DDO27, DDO60, DDO60-A4A, HO390, LSIO4, PO1
Strata plan
PP3084D · 1 lots
Scores
🚆 6 · ☕ 5 · 🌳 7 · ✨ 2

Timeline

20241 certificate
Largest: Stage 2 - To completion of all works
20232 certificates
Largest: Stage 2 - To completion of all works
5 Oct 2022Malthouse Theatre building works to continue into 2023 with positive outcomes ahead
Exterior works at the Malthouse began in June 2022, with the roof as the top priority and foyer bathrooms also being upgraded. The theatre said works were expected to be well under way in December and hoped the courtyard and bathrooms would be finished within January, with the 2023 shows to run as planned.
30 Apr 2022Malthouse upgrade to boost outdoor shows
The Victorian Government announced a $4.6 million upgrade to the Malthouse Theatre, with building works due to start in June 2022 and infrastructure upgrades to the outdoor stage ready for the 2022/23 summer season.
20221 building permit · about $4.3m of new works
Largest: Stage 2 - To completion of all works
20211 building permit and 1 certificate · about $52k of new works
Largest: Building Permit Works for Various Creative Victoria Sites. Underpinning to Existing Malthouse Theatre Building Only - No Alterations to Faca
20201 building permit
Largest: Lot CA 17A. Alteration to an existing building.
20171 building permit and 1 certificate · about $227k of new works
Largest: Internal alterations to mezzanine floor balconies and control room - The Malthouse Theatre - 113 Sturt Street Southbank
2015Council census records it as performances, conferences, ceremonies, 2 floors
20141 building permit · about $57k of new works
Largest: Lot 17A Sec. D - Alteration to existing amenities
20064 building permits · about $429k of new works
Largest: Stage 2 - Works to completion; Alterations to an existing building; Theatre/Bar ground floor Foyer area
20051 building permit
Largest: Stage 2- Balance of works: Pro-stage moveable seating system & mechanical ventilation system.
20041 building permit · about $1.1m of new works
Largest: Stage 1- Demolition and stripout,structural works and plantroom screening.
2002First council census entry: office, 2 floors
1892The Malthouse Theatre completed: 2 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne building census (CLUE) 2024

Building permits and certificates (16)

Each cost is the estimate on that record. Stages of a project often repeat its full value, so these don't add up to what was spent.

23 Jan 2024Stage 2 - To completion of all works$4.3m
21 June 2023Stage 2 - To completion of all works$4.3m
19 Jan 2023Alterations and Additions to Malthouse Theatre$4.3m
20 Dec 2022Stage 2 - To completion of all works$4.3m
19 Oct 2021Building Permit Works for Various Creative Victoria Sites. Underpinning to Existing Malthouse Theatre Building Only - No Alterations to Facade$50k
24 June 2021ASE replacement$2k
23 June 2020Lot CA 17A. Alteration to an existing building.$0
04 Oct 2017Alteration to Automatic Doors to Malthouse Thetre - Sturt Street, Melbourne$35k
09 Feb 2017Internal alterations to mezzanine floor balconies and control room - The Malthouse Theatre - 113 Sturt Street Southbank$192k
22 Dec 2014Lot 17A Sec. D - Alteration to existing amenities$57k
19 Dec 2006Malthouse Theatre-Acoustic Wall. Alterations to an existing building, installation of Acoustic Wall.$145k
07 Mar 2006Stage 2 - Works to completion; Alterations to an existing building; Theatre/Bar ground floor Foyer area$280k
21 Feb 2006Alterations to an existing building, excluding any alteration works to external facade; Theatre/Bar ground floor foyer area$280k
16 Feb 2006Alterations to an existing building, theatre tower room$4k
04 Mar 2005Stage 2- Balance of works: Pro-stage moveable seating system & mechanical ventilation system.$1.1m
17 Nov 2004Stage 1- Demolition and stripout,structural works and plantroom screening.$1.1m

Questions and answers

Is The Malthouse Theatre residential or commercial?
The Malthouse Theatre is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as performances, conferences, ceremonies.

When was The Malthouse Theatre built?
The Malthouse Theatre was completed in 1892.

How many floors does The Malthouse Theatre have?
The Malthouse Theatre has 2 floors above ground.

What businesses are in The Malthouse Theatre?
The latest council census counted 10 businesses in The Malthouse Theatre, including Black Hole Theatre Inc, CitiPower and Hours After.

Is there office or retail space for lease in The Malthouse Theatre?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.

Who designed and built The Malthouse Theatre?
Castlemaine Brewery developed The Malthouse Theatre and Richard Buckley Whitaker designed it. The building team section has the sources.

What public transport is near The Malthouse Theatre?
Anzac Station is the nearest train station, about 10 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Grant St/Sturt St #18, about 2 minutes' walk.

What is the planning zone for The Malthouse Theatre?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 7 (CCZ7). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO390).

Does The Malthouse Theatre have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PP3084D has 1 lot.

Has any work been done on The Malthouse Theatre recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 12 building permits for The Malthouse Theatre since 2004. The most recent was in December 2022.

Sources: City of Melbourne building permits (CC BY 4.0); CLUE building information (CC BY 4.0); CLUE business establishments (CC BY 4.0); Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) (Open G-NAF EULA (CC BY 4.0 based)). General information from public records, not legal, financial or building advice.

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