Spaces are available to hire daytime, evenings and weekends. Our spaces are suitable for a range of Dance and Drama activities as well as for meetings, teaching and training, Yoga, martial arts, youth groups and so on. We can also offer desk or office space for artists or art based companies. Spaces are available for regular or block bookings, please contact the office for details.
Studio Hire Rates
Weekdays up to 6pm: Lantern Theatre - £22 ph, Dance Studio and Grania Dean - £20 ph, AV Studio - £15 ph
Evenings after 6pm and weekends: Lantern Theatre - £25 ph, Dance Studio and Grania Dean - £23 ph, AV Studio - £17 ph.
These rates apply for regular class/workshop/teaching use.
Commerical rates for film and photography are £30ph.
If you are a small theatre company or arts organistion (low/unfunded) please contact us for rates.
Payment is in advance to secure the booking.
You can virtually tour the building via our 360 Tour.
Studio Hire Terms & Conditions.
Please contact us directly for availability - once we have confirmed availability please complete our Studio Hire Booking Form.
Dance Studio
A Large, light and airy space. Sprung floor, fans and mirrors. Ideal for dance classes, yoga, Pilates etc.
Width = 4.4m
Length = 8.7m
Height = 3.3m (approx)
Grania Dean Studio
Rehearsal space. Light space suitable for drama, movement, meetings, acoustic music classes, singing etc.
Has direct access to a toilet and small changing area.
Lantern Theatre
Large rehearsal / performance space. Suitable for drama, meetings, acoustic music classes, singing etc. Stage blocks, lights and sound system available on request.
Please note to hire in theatre mode for performance incurs different hire rates.
AV Studio
Rehearsal space. Suitable for drama, meetings, acoustic music classes, singing etc.
The Frank Finlay Bar
Our lovely Finlay Bar is available to hire for private functions, meetings, exhibitions, filming etc. Hire rates will vary depending on use and staffing.
The area can be divided into two spaces: The Upper Bar and The Lower Bar.
facilities
Facilities include:
Wi-Fi, water fountain, tea & coffee making, social area.
Available on request and by arrangement (fees apply): Photocopying and printing, Projector, stand & screen, TV & DVD player, Laptop, PA System, Flip Chart, Paper & Pens, Stage lighting, Electric Piano, Piano, yoga mats, stage blocks, costumes and masks, Reception, Car Parking.
testimonials
“I rehearsed a play for 3 weeks in ACT in July and I was immediately struck by what a fantastic building it was.”
“Thank you on behalf of Spymonkey for enabling our company to spend time at ACT. It is vital for creative companies to have space to work together, in peace and at their own pace. The rates you currently charge are affordable for artists and the atmosphere is conductive to creative work..”