The Drama Space is a ‘Black Box' studio offering a sprung floor, portable mirrors, a sound system and upright piano. The room is ideal for rehearsals, workshops, small scale and intimate performances, meetings, photo shoots and private social occasions.
The Drama Space is a ‘Black Box’ studio offering a sprung floor, portable mirrors, a sound system and upright piano. The room is ideal for rehearsals, workshops, small scale and intimate performances, meetings, photo shoots and private social occasions.
For small scale performances, low level rostra staging and audience seating can be provided within your hire fee. Temporary performance lighting and sound options are also available in this space (please speak to the Hires team for more details and charges). Public performances will need to be ticketed and we will require at least one Visitor Services Assistant to be present in the space to oversee public health & safety and emergency evacuation.
At a glance
Capacity
- 50 people standing / seated
- 25 – 30 for dance and physical movement classes
Accessibility
- Step free access
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accessible toilets on the same level
Facilities
- Sprung floor
- portable Ballet Barres
- portable mirrors
- Tables and chairs
- Upright piano
- Sound system
- Public Wi-Fi
Hire fees (April 2025 - March 2026)
- Full Rate: £37 +VAT per hour or £280 + VAT for a full 8-hour day
- Charity Rate: £26 +VAT per hour or £196 + VAT for a full 8-hour day
- For small scale public performances there is an additional flat fee of £50 + VAT to manage your Box Office and tickets rather than charging our standard ticket commission.
- Visitor Services Assistants (VSA) – £20 + VAT per hour per VSA with a minimum 2 hour call.
- Technician – £28 + VAT per hour (minimum 4 hour booking period)
Catering
- Our Café team can provide in room catering for this space. Please ask about our menu.
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