Venue Hire
With a fully-equipped theatre and associated rooms seating from 20 to 60, Shaftesbury Arts Centre offers a variety of facilities for hire for almost every occasion – whether a conference, lecture or seminar or an exhibition, reception or just a good old-fashioned party.
Availability check
To check room availability View bookings calendar.
Facilities may be hired individually or as a package depending on availability, e.g. the Theatre and Phoenix Room together. For an extra charge the Centre can also provide a staffed kitchen and bar facilities.
Times can be varied to suit particular circumstances (rates pro rata or by negotiation). Special rates are available to local registered charities and approved not-for-profit organisations.
TO BOOK and for other terms and conditions:
All rooms except Gallery and Ron Homes Foyer Gallery:
Val Baker 01747 854788 or email: hirings@shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk
Or download and complete a Hiring Contract
Gallery and Ron Homes Foyer Gallery:
Kate Pickard 01747 855243 or email: gallery@shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk
The Gallery
The Gallery is a bright and welcoming space with a double front onto the street. It is a very popular space, and bookings are made well in advance.
The Ron Homes Foyer Gallery is an interior gallery which doubles as a welcoming foyer for theatre productions.
The Theatre
The theatre has a maximum capacity of 157. Comfortable raked seating and a control box make this an ideal space for a variety of productions and events.
The Dance Studio
Completed late 2019, our light and airy Dance Studio has a fully sprung floor catering for classes up to 20.
Read more.
The Phoenix Room
A space with lots of natural light. It also has a kitchen and bar. Seats 60 seated.
The Rutter Room
The Rutter Room has a capacity of 60 seated. Located next to the Phoenix Room it is ideal for events such as celebrations, lunches, dinners etc.