Best Warehouse Space

THE RED RATTLER

Existing between the two extremes of an overpriced bar and a temporarily squatter-inhabited building, lies the Red Rattler: a fully licensed, artist-run initiative. Contributing to the growth of queer events, community organising and DIY gigs in the Inner West, the Rattler has quickly gained an iconic status in the few years since its opening. Cheap drinks, cosy interiors and cute bar staff only add to the theatre space’s distinct appeal. Safe, welcoming and local, the warehouse is now fondly name-dropped as a favourite by a diverse cross-section of residents from around Marrickville and beyond. In a city where venues drop dead annually, the Red Rattler has fought hard to retain its patch of night-time paradise. (Jerico Mandybur)

The Red Rattler Theatre Inc, 6 Faversham St, Marrickville
www.redrattler.org