A rehearsal studio with a glass ceiling, exposed brick wall, green foliage panels, and rows of black chairs at Play With Fire Rehearsal Studios.

A rehearsal studio with exposed brick walls, high ceilings with steel beams, and a row of chairs at Play With Fire Rehearsal Studios.

A rehearsal studio with exposed brick walls, high ceilings, large windows, and a matted floor at Play With Fire Rehearsal Studios.

Rehearsal Studio at Play With Fire Rehearsal Studios

Rehearsal Studio

Whole venue

About this space

Play With Fire Rehearsal Studio – Manchester

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Big, open 6m x 10m studio space. Great for rehearsals, shoots, readings, or small performances. Upstairs above the Hope Mill Theatre (113 Pollard St, M4 7JA). Loads of natural light from skylights. Free Wi-Fi, sound system, TV, chairs, and a private bathroom. There’s also a microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher and kettle on-site.

Breakout space with tables and seating. Perfect for team work, planning, or just grabbing a break. Easy lift access and free parking. Super flexible setup — use it however you need.

Open daily from 9 AM to 9 PM, Play With Fire Rehearsal Studio provides an affordable, comfortable, and well-equipped environment to support your next creative project.

Pricing Structure:

Fringe & Grassroots Creative Use (£15/hr), (Maximum 10 people allowed)
This rate is available for small-scale fringe, self-funded, or grassroots creative rehearsal, practice, and development work.

Suitable for: Theatre rehearsals, Dance/music practice, Devising, Self-tapes, Personal creative projects, Grassroots auditions/castings, Short film development/rehearsals

Not valid for: Musicals or pantomime rehearsals, Classes/workshops, Coaching/training sessions, Filming/content creation, Photography shoots, Funded organisations, Business/client work, Events or large-scale productions

Commercial, Funded & Organised Use (£30/hr), (Required for bookings with 11+ people)
This rate applies to all funded, commercial, organised, or client-based activities.

Includes: Musicals/pantomime rehearsals, Classes/workshops, Coaching/training sessions, Filming/content creation, Photography shoots, Commercial castings, Funded organisations, Business/corporate bookings, Large production rehearsals, Events

Prices

Monday

9:00 – 21:00

from £15 hire fee per hour

Per hour

9:00 – 21:00

from £15

Note: All prices include VAT.

Tuesday

9:00 – 21:00

from £15 hire fee per hour

Per hour

9:00 – 21:00

from £15

Note: All prices include VAT.

Wednesday

9:00 – 21:00

from £15 hire fee per hour

Per hour

9:00 – 21:00

from £15

Note: All prices include VAT.

Thursday

9:00 – 21:00

from £15 hire fee per hour

Per hour

9:00 – 21:00

from £15

Note: All prices include VAT.

Friday

9:00 – 21:00

from £15 hire fee per hour

Per hour

9:00 – 21:00

from £15

Note: All prices include VAT.

Saturday

9:00 – 21:00

from £15 hire fee per hour

Per hour

9:00 – 21:00

from £15

Note: All prices include VAT.

Sunday

9:00 – 21:00

from £15 hire fee per hour

Per hour

9:00 – 21:00

from £15

Note: All prices include VAT.

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Capacity

Standing

up to 100

Theatre

up to 25

Boardroom

up to 25

Classroom

up to 25

Catering and drinks

Facilities

Free parking is available on-site (20 spaces)

Free on-street parking

2 x Flat Screen TV's (rolling stands)

2 x Large Portable Tables (rolling)

Heaters (Very Effective)

Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Accessibility

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Host rules

House Rules
• Leave it as you found it – Reset chairs and furniture. £10 cleaning fee if left messy.
• No moving furniture between rooms – Ask first.
• Fixed items stay put – Platforms and sideboard don’t move.
• No rooftop access – It’s dangerous.
• No smoking or vaping – Not indoors or on the fire exit.
• Bin it properly – Tie full bags, pour liquids down the sink.
• Don’t touch the cameras – They’re for security.
• Report any damage – We won’t bite.
• No leaving stuff without asking – Just check with us.
• No alcohol allowed on premises
• Feel free to bring your own food and drinks, but you'll need to provide your own cups, plates etc.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day with Grace Period

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