The Spielman Theatre at Tobacco Factory Theatres

Theatre in a Historic Building
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Private space
Tobacco Factory Theatres, Raleigh Road, Bristol, BS3 1TF
Southville, Bristol

About this space

The Spielman Theatre is situated on the first floor of the Tobacco Factory Building, where Tobacco Factory Theatres is based.

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Our Spielman Theatre is currently available for use as a black-box studio space and is perfect for rehearsals, workshops and potentially lectures.

Dimensions and capacities:

The Spielman Theatre’s dimensions are 5.5m (w) x 5.9m (d) if used with the seating out and 5.5m (w) x 10.4m (d) if used with the seating retracted.
Standard Capacity: 72
Additional banquette seating is available to increase capacity to 84.
For more detailed technical specifications please visit this page.

We can currently offer hot and cold water and fridge use for all spaces, but we are unable to offer tea or coffee or any of our usual refreshments. We can offer catering from external contacts at an additional cost.

The space features:

Tiered seating that can be retracted
Large clear area for rehearsals/workshops
Stage area
Dressing room
Shower and toilet
Other:

The space is suitable for dancing

What the space has been used for previously:

Theatrical performances
Rehearsals
Workshops
Comedy
Dance performances
Conferences
Launches
Talks
Music events


Event offers and packages

Conference Offers

With a central Bristol location, flexible layouts, and state-of-the-art technical support, our venue is perfect for:

Business conferences & keynotes
Corporate away days
Training events & workshops
Community & creative sector gatherings

What sets us apart?

✔️ Experienced tech team with live event expertise
✔️ On-site support to ensure smooth delivery
✔️ Comfortable seating, breakout areas, and external catering options available
✔️ A vibrant, cultural atmosphere your guests won’t forget
Conference
£870 minimum spend
Includes additional hire of projector and screen for £75+VAT.

Filming and Photography Offers

Looking for a professional, versatile space to film your next comedy special, live performance, or creative project? Tobacco Factory Theatre offers an inspiring, well-equipped venue backed by a highly experienced technical team.

Our tech crew brings a wealth of live production knowledge to every project, having worked on major comedy specials filmed here at Tobacco Factory Theatres including:

Fern Brady’s acclaimed Netflix special "Autistic Bikini Queen"
Jen Brister’s powerful YouTube special "Waves"
Jessica Fostekew’s electric YouTube performance "Muscles"
Filming
£120 minimum spend
Depending on the amount of support from our technical team required you may have to pay an additional fee. Technical time is charged at £30+VAT per hour with a minimum call time of 4 hrs.

Prices

Monday
10:00 – 23:00
from £878 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 – 23:00
from £878 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
10:00 – 23:00
from £878 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 – 23:00
from £878 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
10:00 – 23:00
from £878 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 – 23:00
from £878 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
10:00 – 23:00
from £878 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 – 23:00
from £878 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
10:00 – 23:00
from £878 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 – 23:00
from £878 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
10:00 – 23:00
from £878 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 – 23:00
from £878 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
10:00 – 23:00
from £878 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 – 23:00
from £878 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 2 weeks ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 84
Theatre
up to 72

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
External catering allowed
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 0:00
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
PA system / speakers
Air conditioner
Quiet space
Unavailable: Free on-street parking
Unavailable: Paid parking facilities available nearby
Professional Lighting Equipment
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Natural light
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
No wedding licence
No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building
No alcohol bought off site

Cancellation policy: Custom

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