Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Solidarity Hall

A big and beautiful room with stalls and a dress circle.
The venue is on the first floor, in the centre of the building with stalls and a dress circle.

To get to Solidarity Hall, exit the Loading Dock Bar through the northern door and then turn left. Either take the lift up to Level 1, or continue along this corridor to the stairs.
Head up the stairs and then continue along to the rear of the building to get to Solidarity Hall.

This venue is your best spot for checking out some comedy, musical theatre, contemporary theatre, improv, drag, and more!

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Events at Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Solidarity Hall

  • A Brief Episode

    Written and Performed by  Ash Flanders

    Genre: Theatre

    An odyssey so strange it could only be true.

    Dates
    02 - 20 Oct
    Time
    7:30pm, 6:30pm (65 min)
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    A Brief Episode
  • ALT GRL WRLD

    Presented by  Ruby Teys

    Genre: Comedy

    Alt Grls, Alt the time! Showcasing the genius divas of the festival. Live, Laugh, Lobotomy!

    Dates
    19 Oct
    Time
    10:30pm (60 min)
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    ALT GRL WRLD
  • An Evening With Camilla Parker Bowles - CANCELLED

    Starring  Thomas Jaspers & Andy Balloch

    Genre: Comedy

    A late-night chaotic mix of stand-up, improv, parlour games and just a light touch of treason.

    Dates
    05 - 13 Oct
    Time
    10:30pm, 9:30pm (55 min)
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    An Evening With Camilla Parker Bowles - CANCELLED
    Cancelled
  • Cabaret Unscripted

    Starring  Isabella Valette and Greg Lavell

    Genre: Cabaret

    A wild and sexy 1930s cabaret comes to life with two of Australia’s best musical comedy improvisers.

    Dates
    02 - 13 Oct
    Time
    9:00pm, 8:00pm (55 min)
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    Cabaret Unscripted
  • Hot Department

    Performed by  Hot Department

    Genre: Comedy

    Unhinged sketch comedy from two failed actors.

    Dates
    16 - 20 Oct
    Time
    9:00pm, 8:00pm (60 min)
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    Hot Department
  • MAFIA The Game: The Show

    Presented by  Ashley Apap & Nick Robertson

    Genre: Comedy

    It's kill or be killed as the hit role-playing game comes to life in a hilarious late night show!

    Dates
    04 - 18 Oct
    Time
    10:30pm, 3:30pm (60 min)
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    MAFIA The Game: The Show
  • Running Into The Sun

    Written and Directed by  Ben Ashby

    Genre: Theatre

    10 musicians, dancers and actors come together from far and wide for this high energy collaboration.

    Dates
    16 - 20 Oct
    Time
    6:00pm, 5:00pm (60 min)
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    Running Into The Sun
  • Scamp LIVE

    Created and Performed by  Ashley Apap

    Genre: Comedy

    A one-night-only LIVE episode of cheeky talk show 'Scamp', created & hosted by comedian Ashley Apap.

    Dates
    17 Oct
    Time
    10:30pm (60 min)
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    Scamp LIVE
  • The Von Donk Family Old-Timey Vaudeville Revue

    Created and Performed by  Andrew McClelland & Louisa Fitzhardinge

    Genre: Cabaret

    A rip-roaring tribute to all the music, magic & comedy of the 20th century (except minstrel shows).

    Dates
    09 - 13 Oct
    Time
    6:00pm, 5:00pm (55 min)
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    The Von Donk Family Old-Timey Vaudeville Revue
  • TOD Talks

    Written and Directed by  Gatt & Owen

    Genre: Comedy

    Improvised TED talks given by comedians to slides they have never seen before.

    Dates
    02 - 06 Oct
    Time
    6:00pm, 5:00pm (60 min)
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    TOD Talks
  • Wheelchair Accessible

    Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Solidarity Hall is wheelchair accessible.

    The entrance to the venue is on Lygon St. You can head up the front stairs and through the main doors, from there head right to get to the Loading Dock.If you need step-free access, head to the driveway located on the left-hand side of the main entrance on Lygon Street. The driveway will lead you into the courtyard. From the courtyard, there will be a lift on your right. Head to the first floor and turn left. Continue down the corridor, the entrance to Solidarity Hall is on the left. Volunteers will be available along the route to assist you if needed. Please don't hesitate to ask for help

  • No Hearing Loop

    The venue has no hearing loop.

  • Accessible Bathroom

    This venue has toilets which are accessible for wheelchair users.

  • Step-free access

    This venue has no stairs or all stairs can be bypassed via a ramp, lift or elevator.

  • No Accessible Parking

    The venue has no accessible parking.

  • Assistance Dogs allowed

    Assistance dogs are allowed into all parts of this venue.

Cnr Lygon & Victoria Sts

Carlton VIC 3053

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  • Nearest Train Station

    Melbourne Central