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Aphra Behn Theatre

Theatre

Aphra Behn Theatre, Garlinge Green Road, Canterbury, CT4 5RU –
Canterbury
From £30
hire fee
Up to 300
seats
Venue doesn’t offer catering
Parking available
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Spaces for hire at Aphra Behn Theatre

Auditorium and Stage at Aphra Behn Theatre

Auditorium and Stage
Theatre
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Private space
300 seats
Book 1 hr. minimum
Set in the Kent countryside between Canterbury and Folkestone, the Aphra Behn Theatre’s Auditorium and Stage offers an atmospheric setting for performances, rehearsals and events. The auditorium seats approximately 250 people in raked seating, giving audiences clear views of the stage. The generous stage offers approximately 10 metres of visible w...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music
from £30 hire fee
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Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Your Christmas Chalet, Your Way - Exclusive Venue Hire – Christmas Parties

£360 total

Create your own winter chalet-inspired Christmas party in a cosy, characterful timber-framed theatre near Canterbury. With a wooden interior full of rustic charm, indoor and outdoor spaces, and free on-site parking, it’s a countryside setting with a little après-ski spirit.
Gather around tables for a festive feast, book live entertainment or turn up the music for your own Christmas disco. This blank canvas dry-hire package gives you the freedom to choose your catering, decorations and entertainment to suit your style and budget.
The package includes:
• Exclusive whole-venue hire, including indoor and outdoor spaces
• Main auditorium arranged with tables and chairs, raked theatre seating or a clear floor, subject to numbers and layout requirements
• Use of lighting and sound equipment
• Kitchen use for your catering arrangements
• Free on-site parking
Bring the winter jumpers, festive food and party plans - we’ll provide the magical setting.
Food, drinks, decorations, entertainment and technical operators are arranged separately and are not included in the package.
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Prices and opening hours

Monday
6:00 – 22:00
from £30 hire fee per hour
Auditorium and Stage
6:00 – 22:00
from £30 hire fee per hour
Tuesday
6:00 – 22:00
from £30 hire fee per hour
Auditorium and Stage
6:00 – 22:00
from £30 hire fee per hour
Wednesday
6:00 – 22:00
from £30 hire fee per hour
Auditorium and Stage
6:00 – 22:00
from £30 hire fee per hour
Thursday
6:00 – 22:00
from £30 hire fee per hour
Auditorium and Stage
6:00 – 22:00
from £30 hire fee per hour
Friday
6:00 – 22:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Auditorium and Stage
6:00 – 22:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Saturday
6:00 – 22:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Auditorium and Stage
6:00 – 22:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Sunday
6:00 – 22:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Auditorium and Stage
6:00 – 22:00
from £40 hire fee per hour

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 300
seats
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
BYO alcohol
Unavailable: In-house catering
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Alcohol provided

About Aphra Behn Theatre

Aphra Behn Theatre is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

Located in the Kent Downs countryside between Canterbury and Folkestone, the Aphra Behn Theatre is a performance and event venue set on a working organic farm.

The theatre features a 300-seat auditorium with tiered seating, a 15m x 15m stage and lighting grid. It's a great option for theatre productions, concerts, dance performances, rehearsals, filming, conferences and private events.

The venue also includes a foyer, kitchen facilities and on-site parking, making it suitable for both performances and smaller gatherings.

FAQ

Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 7 days are non-refundable.

Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 3 months from the original date, at no cost.

At Aphra Behn Theatre, the following catering options are available:

  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
  • Bringing your own alcohol is allowed

  • Free parking is available on-site: 50 spaces

Aphra Behn Theatre is located at Aphra Behn Theatre, in Canterbury.

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