A theatre with arched exposed brick ceilings, string lights, and tiered seating at 53two.
A theatre with tiered seating, exposed brick vaulted ceiling, and string lights at 53two.
An intimate theatre with exposed brick vaulted ceilings, string lights, and rows of chairs at 53two.
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A vaulted theatre with exposed brick walls, round banquet tables, and mirrored disco balls at 53two.

Theatre at 53two

Theatre
·
Private space
Arch 19 Watson Street, Manchester, M3 4LP –
Castlefield, Manchester
Up to 180
seats
Up to 150
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
External catering allowed

About this space

Theatre at 53two is a black-box theatre with a low vaulted brick ceiling and a compact, flexible layout suited to staged presentations and performance-style hire.

Design: Theatre presents whitewashed brick walls, dark painted floors and black masking that create an enclosed, focused performance area. The space uses festoon bulbs and coloured uplighting to allow adjustable ambient levels.

Features: Theatre includes a PA system and on-site speakers plus a front platform and projection screen suitable for presentations and shows. The theatre provides Wi‑Fi and air conditioning, a cleared dancefloor, and allows hosts to play their own music or bring a DJ. The theatre also has a step-free guest entrance and accessible toilets.

Ideal for: Small creative teams and community groups hosting presentation-led, seated programmes or relaxed, social standing receptions that make use of a stage or dancefloor.

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 21:00
from £90 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 21:00
from £90 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 22:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 21:00
from £90 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 21:00
from £90 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 22:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 21:00
from £90 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 21:00
from £90 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 22:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 21:00
from £90 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 21:00
from £90 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 22:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 21:00
from £90 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 21:00
from £90 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 22:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 21:00
from £90 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 21:00
from £90 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 22:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 21:00
from £90 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 21:00
from £90 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 22:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

Standing
up to 150
Dining
up to 100
Theatre
up to 180
Cabaret
up to 100
Classroom
up to 120

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
Kitchen facilities available for guests Space where you can prepare food
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Air conditioner
Lighting equipment Professional lighting equipment for photography and filming
Backdrops Photography backdrops available
Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
Quiet space
Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
Soundproof Soundproofed room for noise control
Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Changing tables
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Natural light
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
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
Unavailable: 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
Temporary event notices available
No wedding licence

Host rules

No smoking in the venue.
Damage to the space will result in extra charge.

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day with Grace Period

Show cancellation details

About 53two

53two is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Location

Location map

Meet your host

Claudia Dale
Member of Tagvenue since March 2026
7h Response time
70% Response rate

Contact venue managers directly on Tagvenue. Keep all event communication on the platform for a secure, seamless booking.

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