The Open House

50 LITTLE MALOP STREET
GEELONG, VICTORIA 3220

The Open House is all about intimacy and flexibility.

This Australian first contemporary and uniquely creative collaboration space lends itself to intimate audience-performer-community experiences and allows for extraordinary versatility where the traditional boundaries defining audience and performer zones are completely dismantled and the space works as one in multiple dimensions.

Whether it's a comedy show, intimate gig or something in-between, seating can be arranged up to 12 different ways to match the moment.

When not in use for performance, the The Open House has the ability to open up its large motorised door that connects to the forecourt and the heart of the cultural precinct, and be used for a range of functions, community events, and other opportunities. Seating up to 240 patrons depending on the mode and arrangement, the space offers varied and versatile seating layouts to reflect the range of uses.

The space is supported technically by multiple chain hoists on travelling beams and has rigging to facilitate circus style setups. The specialist stage-lighting and audio-visual systems infrastructure is compatible with the The Story House.

CAPACITY

End Stage: Up to 240
Gig Mode: 250
Cocktail: 250
Cabaret: 174

IDEAL FOR

• Comedy
• Intimate live music
• Cabaret performances
• Smaller conferences
• Cocktail functions
• Workshops
• Markets

KEY FEATURES

• Flexible and versatile space with multiple layout options
• Tailored acoustics with multiple PA rigging locations
• Easy access through designated loading dock
• Large motorised door that connects to Little Malpp Street