The Neilson Nutshell

The Neilson Nutshell is a venue within heritage-listed Walsh Bay Arts Precinct that is owned by Bell Shakespeare. This is Bell Shakespeare’s main studio and theatre space for both rehearsal and productions.^[1] It can be transformed into an event space for a private or corporate functions.^[2]

AddressPier 2/3, Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, 13A Hickson Rd, Dawes Point
Sydney
Australia

Coordinates33.855°S 151.207°E / -33.855; 151.207

OwnerBell Shakespeare

Capacity

• Cocktail 300
• Sit-down 250
• Theatre 295

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The Neilson Nutshell

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Address	Pier 2/3, Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, 13A Hickson Rd, Dawes Point Sydney Australia
Coordinates	33.855°S 151.207°E / -33.855; 151.207
Owner	Bell Shakespeare
Capacity	Cocktail 300 Sit-down 250 Theatre 295
Type	Performing Arts and Events Venue
Construction
Built	1912-1921
Opened	2022
Architect	H. D. Walsh
Website
www.bellshakespeare.com.au/the-neilson-nutshell

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It is named after a quote from Shakespeare’s play Hamlet where the title character states “O God, I could be bounded in a nutshell, and count myself a king of infinite space.” ^[2]