The Main Hall with sunlight through the roof glazing
Ground floor

main hall

Our largest space. Up to 250 people under a glazed roof, with a bar and mezzanine.

The Main Hall is the heart of the building, a space with high ceilings naturally lit from above, with exposed brick and steel, a bar at one end and a mezzanine and viewing gallery running above. It is a performance space for gigs, theatre and comedy, an open floor for exhibitions, markets and large workshops, and a striking setting for conferences and celebrations.

Combine it with the mezzanine galleries for extra seating. The Green Room is available as a dressing room with Main Hall hire, subject to availability.

Capacity
Up to 300
Size
162 sqm
From
£48/hr +VAT
Ideal for
Performances, gigs, exhibitions, markets, conferences, celebrations
Guests at the opening event, seen from the mezzanine The hall looking towards the bar and mezzanine The hall with natural light and the staircase to the mezzanine

layouts and capacity

Capacities are for the hall on its own. For larger events we can open up the mezzanines too.

LayoutPeople
Standing (gigs and events)300, including your team and performers
Theatre seating150, depending on seating layout
Cabaret seating100
Arts workshop50
Market or craft fairUp to 42 traders' tables

hire rates

April 2026 to March 2027. All prices exclude VAT. Day rates are based on 8 hours, with an evening premium added for each hour after 6pm.

Performances by visiting companies can be on a box office split. Weddings and private celebrations are quoted individually. Celebrations →

Commercial ratePer hourPer day
Mon to Fri
Sat and Sun
After 6pm per hour on top

floor plan

On the plan

  • The hall floor is about 17.8m by 13.2m
  • The bar runs along the left-hand wall
  • The main entrance is from the street through the lobby, with a second entrance on the right
  • Stairs at the back of the hall lead up to the mezzanine
  • Toilets, including an accessible WC, and the lift are just behind the hall
  • A multi-function room opens off the right-hand side

Facilities

  • Bar, open for private events on request
  • Catering from our partners
  • Lighting rig and sound system (add-on packages)
  • Projector and screen (add-on)
  • Tables and chairs
  • Public Wi-Fi

Access

  • Ground floor, step-free inside
  • Step at the main entrance, ramp available
  • Accessible toilets on the same floor
  • Lift to the mezzanines

Add-ons

  • Technician from £25/hr
  • Lighting from £125/day
  • Sound from £125/day
  • Projector from £60/day
Full add-on prices →

planning something in the hall?

Tell us about your gig, show or event and we'll help you make the most of the Main Hall.

Every hire helps fund our community arts programme.

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