Oxford Street is one of Sydney’s best known streets, largely because of the annual Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade, watched by tens of thousands and seen by millions around the world on TV and internet. It has had a long and colourful history, starting out as a strategic road for the convict settlement, and experiencing ups and downs over the centuries.

Garry Wotherspoon is an historian whose books include Sydney’s Transport: Studies in Urban History, and ‘City of the Plain’, a history of Sydney’s gay subcultures. He was awarded the Centenary of Federation Medal for his work as an academic, researcher and human rights activist. He currently works as an editorial consultant on the Dictionary of Sydney Project and is a Director on the Board of the Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts.

Talkabout events are a collaborative venture with the Dictionary of Sydney project. For more information visit www.dictionaryofsydney.org

The Mitchell Theatre is located on Level 1, 280 Pitt Street.

171 Seats (142 seat recommended capacity due to obstructed views).

The hire fee includes a fixed data projector, projection
screen, sound system, lectern and a computer with internet
access. Instructions for use of the room equipment are displayed on the wall and are also available at Level 3 Reception.

Food and beverages MUST NOT be consumed in the Mitchell Theatre, however the foyer may be used as a break-out area. 

Wheelchair accessible.

Hearing loop installed.

This venue is available for hire. See Venue Hire for details.