Available Spring 2016. There are a variety of rooms available for hire; all flexible spaces which, together with the bar and restaurant, provide the perfect venue for a wide variety of events, ranging from conferences and meetings to workshops and wedding parties.
Audio Visual equipment and services will be available.
Auditorium and Stage : Seating capacity of 218
Standing capacity of 280 (e.g. music events)
Dimensions (m):
Whole auditorium with stage: 12.4m wide by 16.925m long
Main seating area: 12.4m wide by 10.9m long
Stage (performing) area:12.4m by 6.025m long
The Auditorium can be screened off from the Stage creating two separate rooms for hire.
There will be retractable seating in the Auditorium which when not in use will give a substantial space for other forms of events. The double folding doors into the gallery space allow for natural light to flood into the room in addition to the two higher windows. These windows have blinds for when the space is used for performances. Acoustic panelling along the walls will ensure excellent sound quality. It will be air-conditioned and fully accessible.
It is designed to be a flexible space to fulfil many functions. The stage lighting, audio system and curtains within the stage and auditorium will provide a system that allows for operators of all varying levels to use the space for day to day activities or large scale events.
There are three studio spaces which can be used as changing rooms to support any theatre and performance use but must be booked in addition.
Stage Room
The Stage Room is the stage area that has been designed in a way to create a soundproofed space with artificial light when screened off from the Auditorium. It will be ideal for rehearsals, music, singing, photography, videoing but it could also be used as a quiet reflective space.
Dimensions (m) 12.4m by 6.025 long
Capacity will vary according to activity.
Standing room 50
Meeting space, classroom style estimated 24
The main seating area of the auditorium can also be booked separately from the stage area. For business meetings, AGMs, networking events, or performance space where the stage area is not required, the Hall Room offers a versatile space.