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About Alex Theatre St Kilda
The Alex Theatre St Kilda is a cherished three-space performing arts venue housed in the heritage George Cinemas building. Located along Fitzroy Street Grand Boulevard in St Kilda, this venue brings together The Vass Theatre (Theatre 1), Theatre 2, and The Studio for a versatile live entertainment experience. Whether you’re catching a Broadway-style premiere or a contemporary show, The Alex is a reliable, no-fuss choice for a memorable night out in Melbourne’s seaside precinct.
From intimate performances to larger productions, The Alex serves as a cultural hub with a reputable track record of premieres, including past titles like Sexercise: The Musical and Puffs, and current productions such as OZ Cirque Experience. The venue is affectionately known as The Alex, with signage and listings occasionally reflecting the Fitzroy Street Grand Boulevard address in official materials.
Plan ahead with our easy guide to seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining options. We’ve got you covered with insider tips to help you secure your seats and make the most of your visit to this iconic Melbourne venue.
Seating at The Alex is flexible across its three spaces. The Vass Theatre (Theatre 1) seats approximately 490 (450 with standard stage extension), Theatre 2 seats between 245–291 depending on configuration, and The Studio accommodates around 200 standing or ~120 seated. If you’re driving, nearby paid parking options include The Prince Hotel Car Park (Acland/Jackson), St Kilda Sea Baths (Jacka Blvd), Wilson Parking on Jackson Street, and Care Park on Fitzroy Street. For public transit, trams 16, 96, 12, and 3 service Fitzroy Street, making it easy to reach The Alex from different parts of the city.
Nearby hotels offer convenient stays for out-of-town guests. The Prince (2 Acland St) provides on-site car parking, while The Prince of Wales Hotel (29 Fitzroy St) is a short stroll away. When planning your visit, consider affiliate partner recommendations for lodging and dining to enhance your experience.
If you’re curious about performances, keep an eye on the venue’s schedule for Broadway-style premieres and Australian productions. And remember, The Alex remains active and welcoming, with signage reflecting both the venue’s historic identity and its boulevard address in various listings.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: Level 1/135 Fitzroy Street Grand Boulevard, St Kilda, VIC 3182 (the venue branding frequently appears as 'The Alex' and the address is shown as Fitzroy Street Grand Boulevard on official materials).
- Venue type: three-space performing arts venue occupying the heritage George Cinemas building, with The Vass Theatre (Theatre 1), Theatre 2, and The Studio.
- Seating/chart: Vass Theatre (Theatre 1) ~490 seats (450 seats with standard stage extension); Theatre 2 ~245–291 seats depending on configuration; The Studio ~200 standing or ~120 seated.
- Parking & transit: limited street parking; nearby paid options include The Prince Hotel Car Park (Acland/Jackson), St Kilda Sea Baths (Jacka Blvd), Wilson Parking on Jackson Street, and Care Park on Fitzroy Street; tram routes 16, 96, 12, and 3 service Fitzroy Street.
- Nearby hotels: The Prince (2 Acland St) with on-site car parking; The Prince of Wales Hotel (29 Fitzroy St) nearby.
- Notable events hosted: hosts Broadway-style and Australian premieres; past shows include Sexercise: The Musical and Puffs; OZ Cirque Experience is a current production at The Alex.
- Renaming/demolished: not demolished; The Alex remains active; signage and listings refer to both 'The Alex' and boulevard naming variations (Fitzroy Street Grand Boulevard) in some official materials.