Eltham Performing Arts Centre is a dedicated performance venue in Research, associated with Eltham Little Theatre’s program of plays and community productions. Nillumbik Shire lists a 154-person theatre capacity, with bookings available only when the theatre is not in use under its lease or licence arrangements. The centre has energy-efficient heating/cooling and LED lighting, but council’s venue conditions indicate that only house lighting is available to casual hirers and audiovisual equipment is not supplied. Theatre users should obtain permission for the intended use and technical requirements before advertising a production or booking.