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Factory Theatre at Tobacco Factory Theatres

Theatre
·
Private space
Tobacco Factory Theatres, Raleigh Road, Bristol, BS3 1TF –
Southville, Bristol
Up to 224
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
External catering allowed

About this space

Factory Theatre is a theatre in Tobacco Factory Theatres and an intimate performance space defined by a flexible stage area and close audience proximity.

Design: Theatre has tiered red upholstered seating facing a low stage and black-painted walls that create compact, focused sightlines. Theatre shows an exposed lighting grid and utilitarian finishes that direct attention to performances rather than decor.

Features: Theatre provides a PA system and stage lighting plus venue Wi-Fi and air conditioning for technical support and guest comfort. Theatre allows own music and external DJs and includes step-free guest entrance and accessible toilets for mobility support.

Ideal for: Small creative groups and performance companies seeking an intimate, audience-facing space for seated presentations or immersive performances.

What guests say: Theatre is artistically vibrant and experienced as an engaging, characterful space.

Prices

Monday
10:00 – 23:00
from £1283 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 – 23:00
from £1283 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
10:00 – 23:00
from £1283 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 – 23:00
from £1283 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
10:00 – 23:00
from £1283 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 – 23:00
from £1283 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
10:00 – 23:00
from £1283 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 – 23:00
from £1283 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
10:00 – 23:00
from £1283 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 – 23:00
from £1283 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
10:00 – 23:00
from £1283 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 – 23:00
from £1283 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
10:00 – 23:00
from £1283 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 – 23:00
from £1283 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 11 months ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 100
  • Theatre
    up to 224

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Quiet space
  • Free on-street parking
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Natural light
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • No wedding licence
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building
No alcohol bought off site

Cancellation policy: Custom

Show cancellation details

About Tobacco Factory Theatres

Tobacco Factory Theatres is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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