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State Theatre

Hosts a range of events and performances, particularly international comedy acts and musicians. The building itself is heritage-listed, and has a lavish interior dating back to 1929.

Address: 49 Market St
Getting there: between Pitt St. and George St.
Website: statetheatre.com.au (opens in a new tab)

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Listing from Wikivoyage: Sydney/City Centre, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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