Room Hire

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The Crescent offers a variety of spaces that cater to the needs of the arts and business community. Rooms are available for classes, conferences, meetings or performances. If you have any queries or would like to place a booking, send us an email with dates and details of your requirements. Optional equipment is available to hire at additional cost.

Art Studio

A large, bright and spacious studio on the top floor of the building that takes full advantage of natural light and features the original building roof beams. Ideal for arts & crafts, or seminars and workshops.

Capacity: approx 20 people
Charity Rate: £15/hr plus VAT
Commerical Rate: £30/hr plus VAT
Equipment options: Easels, Donkeys
Features: Workbenches, 2 Sinks, Model Platform, Dressing Area

Photographic Studio & Dark Room

A double-room comprised of a light-sealed dark room equipped for photographic development, and adjoining small workshop.

Capacity: approx 8 people
Charity Rate for Photo Studio: £10/hr plus VAT
Commercial Rate for Photo Studio: £20/hr plus VAT
Charity Rate for Dark Room: £6/hr plus VAT
Commercial Rate for Dark Room: £12/hr plus VAT
Equipment options Dark Room: Trays, frames, clip enlargers
Features Dark Room: Workbenches, Sink, Blackout Blinds, Red Light, Whiteboard

Helen Lewis Dance Studio

Named in memory of our late patron, Helen Lewis MBE, this state-of-the-art dance studio provides excellent facilities for dance and movement, as well as being an excellent conference space.

Capacity: approx 25 people for dance, 80 people seated
Charity Rate: £25/hr plus VAT
Commerical Rate: £40/hr plus VAT
Equipment options: Integrated sound system & cables, portable ballet barres
Features: Fixed ballet barres, semi-sprung Harlequin dance floor with Rosco dance floor covering, full mirrors, dressing room, shower, lockers

Workshop 1

A general-purpose workshop adaptable to almost any function.

Capacity: 30 theatre-style, 20-25 classroom/roundtable
Charity Rate: £10/hr plus VAT
Commerical Rate: £20/hr plus VAT
Equipment options:
Features: Whiteboard, Sink, Network Data Hub, Vinyl floor.

Workshop 2

A general-purpose workshop adaptable to almost any function. It features a high ceiling and skylighting.

Capacity: 25-30 theatre-style, 25 classroom/roundtable
Charity Rate: £10/hr plus VAT
Commerical Rate: £20/hr plus VAT
Equipment options:
Features: Whiteboard, Vinyl floor.

Workshop 3

A general-purpose workshop adaptable to almost any function.

Capacity: 30 theatre-style, 20 classroom/roundtable
Charity Rate: £10/hr plus VAT
Commerical Rate: £20/hr plus VAT
Equipment options:
Features: Whiteboard, Carpeted

Workshop 4

A general-purpose workshop adaptable to almost any function. It features an electronic interactive whiteboard for presentations and teaching functions.

Capacity: 35-40 theatre-style, 25 classroom/roundtable
Charity Rate: £15/hr plus VAT
Commerical Rate: £30/hr plus VAT
Equipment options: Electronic Whiteboard & Tablet, Projector.
Features: Whiteboard, Network Data Hub, Carpeted.

Workshop 5

A general-purpose workshop with original building features, ideally suited for small meetings, classes etc.

5-20 theatre-style, 12 classroom/roundtable
Charity Rate: £10/hr plus VAT
Commerical Rate: £20/hr plus VAT
Features: Sloping roof with Velux windows, Carpeted

The Studio

The Studio is a multi purpose space. One wall is lined with mirrors and barres, while the other is lined with windows that look out onto the historic Crescent Church and Lower Crescent Park. With a floorspace of 138 square metres, it has the ability to function as a classroom, a meeting space or theatre space that seats 80-100 people

Capacity: 80-100 theatre-style
Charity Rate: £25/hr plus VAT
Commerical Rate: £50/hr plus VAT
Equipment options: Integrated sound system & cables, portable ballet barres
Features: Fixed ballet barres, sprung Kahrs Activity timber floor, full mirrors, patio doors, dressing room, shower, lockers, large acoustic doors connect to the “Cube”.

The Cube

A black box theatre capable of holding up to 220 people. Fitted with state-of-the-art equipment, this is a highly adaptable space. Full technical specifications available upon request.

Capacity: 114 raked theatre seating, 140 cabaret seating, 220 standing
Charity Rate: £25/hr plus VAT
Commerical Rate: £60/hr plus VAT
Equipment options: Staff Arts Technician, digital projector (additional charge), 14ft screen, adjustable raked seating, portable staging, controlled truss, technical gallery
Features: Sprung Kahrs Activity timber floor, two-storey height, full length surround blacks, acoustic dampening, adjacent green room & stage entrance, large acoustic doors connect to Studio.

Margaret Byers Board Room

Founder, first headmistress of Victoria College and pioneer of Womens’ education in 19th Century Ireland, Maragaret Byers commissioned this building in 1873. This board room would have originally been her private study. It has been tastefully furnished with its history in mind and provides an excellent meeting, conference and classroom.

Capacity: 20 meeting room style, 30-35 theatre style
Charity Rate: £15/hr plus VAT
Commerical Rate: £30/hr plus VAT
Equipment options: Plasma screen, Network Data Hub.

Features: Tastefully furnished in keeping with the original Victorian usage.

All bookings require Public and Product Liability Insurance (Employers Liability where applicable).
Terms & Conditions of Room Hire apply. Available on request.

Equipment hire and technical support may incur an additional charge.