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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 (TENs) 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

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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
8h Response time
66% Response rate

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

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