Thomas Dixon Centre

Situated at 406 Montague Road in the vibrant, cultural hub of West End, Brisbane, the Thomas Dixon Centre is a world-class performing arts facility and the proud home of the Queensland Ballet. Originally built as a shoe factory in 1908, this heritage-listed building has been meticulously transformed into a state-of-the-art creative sanctuary that seamlessly blends historical brickwork with contemporary architectural design. The venue features an expansive, sunlit entry atrium, public art installations, advanced training studios, and community spaces, making it a premier destination for artistic expression, high-profile events, and cultural gatherings. The Talbot Theatre is an intimate, state-of-the-art performance space within the centre, boasting a 351-seat capacity distributed across standard auditorium stalls, an exclusive 21-seat executive gallery, and an 11-seat soundproof corporate viewing suite. The physical layout is designed to guarantee exceptional acoustics and completely unobstructed sightlines from every angle. Physically, the space is anchored by a generous 15-meter by 15-meter stage equipped with a professional Harlequin Liberty sprung floor and a removable black vinyl dance surface. Its cutting-edge technical infrastructure includes a full-stage tension wire grid for safe overhead access, advanced moving and static LED lighting fixtures, and a premium Allen & Heath dLive C3500 audio mixing system. The Talbot Theatre is perfect for: Team activity venue Brisbane | Creative venue Brisbane | Workshop venue Brisbane | Presentation venue Brisbane | Conference venue Brisbane