Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne - Oak Lawn Gate (aka F Gate)

YOUR EXPERIENCE

Our family theatre events are picnic-seating style performances. Chairs are not provided, so please plan accordingly.

Guests are welcome to bring anything that will make their experience more comfortable, including picnic rugs, cushions, or camping chairs. Please note that high-rise chairs may be positioned further back so as not to obstruct the view of other patrons, particularly children.

We strongly recommend packing for all weather conditions, including raincoats for wet weather and hats and sunscreen for warmer days.

You are also welcome to bring your own food and beverages to enjoy as a picnic during the show.

For additional tips on what to bring or how to prepare, please refer to our Family Theatre FAQs.

GETTING THERE

Public Transport

Tram:
Routes 3/3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72
Stop 19 – Shrine of Remembrance / St Kilda Road

Bus:
Route 605 – Melbourne Observatory / Birdwood Avenue

Cycling:
Designated bicycle paths run along the Yarra River and through the Melbourne CBD to the Gardens.
Please note that cycling within the Gardens is not permitted. Bicycle parking is available at the Observatory Gate entrance.

Driving

Address:
Birdwood Avenue
Melbourne VIC 3000

Parking:
Street metered parking is available for up to four hours along Birdwood Avenue. Availability may be limited during busy periods or nearby events.

Accessible parking is also available along Birdwood Avenue.

Entry to the Performance

The performance is located via Oak Lawn Gate (formerly known as F Gate) within the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, near the National Herbarium.

Please enter the Gardens via F Gate only and follow signage to the performance location. Directional signage is limited to this gate.

If you need assistance finding your way, ASC staff will be on hand and happy to help.

BOX OFFICE

Tickets to all productions can be purchased online via our ticketing system or Ticketmaster.

You may also contact the Box Office on 03 8676 7511:

• 9:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Saturday during the season

• 9:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday during the off-season

The on-site Box Office opens one hour prior to each performance and is located near the performance area, close to F Gate. Tickets may be purchased on site, subject to availability.

ACCESSIBILITY

The Australian Shakespeare Company is committed to making your experience as enjoyable and accessible as possible.

Accessible parking is available along Birdwood Avenue and near F Gate. Please note that spaces are limited and cannot be reserved in advance.

All performances take place on grass lawns, with accessible paved pathways surrounding the performance areas.

If you have specific accessibility requirements, please contact our Box Office team via email or phone prior to your visit.

Registered service animals are welcome. Pets are not permitted at performances.