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Theatre, event space at The Empty Space

Theatre
·
Private space
48 Kansas Avenue Media City Salford Greater Manchester, Manchester, M50 2GL –
Salford
Up to 150
seats
Up to 180
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
External catering allowed

About this space

Theatre, event space is a Theatre in The Empty Space and has a compact, performance-focused auditorium layout.

Design: Theatre, event space is a black-box auditorium characterised by dark curtains, a high black ceiling and an overhead lighting grid. Theatre, event space has tiered red seating on one side and an open performance area framed by floor-to-ceiling drapes.

Features: Theatre, event space has a professional lighting rig, an integrated PA system and a projection screen. Theatre, event space includes a green room and two rehearsal rooms. Theatre, event space provides Wi‑Fi, air conditioning, wheelchair access and accessible toilets, and it allows own music or an external DJ.

Ideal for: Theatre, event space suits community theatre companies and performance groups that need a focused, seated presentation setting with technical support.

What sets it apart: Theatre, event space includes an adjacent in-house café for on-site refreshments.

What guests say: Theatre, event space is warm and welcoming and supported by attentive front-of-house staff. Theatre, event space is clean and reliable for rehearsals and technical setups.

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 23:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 23:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 23:00
from £800 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 23:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 23:00
from £800 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 23:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 23:00
from £800 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 23:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 23:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 23:00
from £800 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 1:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 1:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 1:00
from £800 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 3:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 3:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 3:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
14:00 – 23:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Per hour
14:00 – 23:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Per day
14:00 – 23:00
from £700 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Minimum booking duration: 3 hours

Capacity

Standing
up to 180
Theatre
up to 150
Cabaret
up to 150

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
Complimentary tea and coffee
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
Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
Free parking is available on-site (20 spaces)
Free on-street parking
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Natural light
Unavailable: Quiet 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
Unavailable: Ground level
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
No wedding licence
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

- No drugs.
- No smoking inside.
- No outside alcohol can be brought into the premises (exceptions apply).

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day with Grace Period

Show cancellation details

About The Empty Space

The Empty Space is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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Location

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Meet your host

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Member of Tagvenue since May 2022
5 Reviews
4.4 Rating
2h Response time
93% Response rate

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