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The Spielman Theatre at Tobacco Factory Theatres

Theatre
·
Private space
Tobacco Factory Theatres, Raleigh Road, Bristol, BS3 1TF –
Southville, Bristol
Up to 72
seats
Up to 84
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
External catering allowed

About this space

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

You’ll find further information below and on the other tabs on this page.

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

Prices

Monday
10:00 – 23:00
from £878 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 – 23:00
from £878 hire fee per day
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
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
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
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
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
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
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 11 months ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 84
  • Theatre
    up to 72

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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