Theatre Space

The hub of Zion Arts Centre, the Theatre is our main performance area. With the seating in place, the stage area is 10.5m x 14.9m with extensive backstage and dressing rooms. The seating can be retracted to accommodate 120 cabaret style or 300 standing.

A popular performance venue in Manchester it has been used as a venue for BBC Question Time, Manchester Comedy Festival, Manchester Literature Festival, and Insight Film Festival as well as a showcase space for many performance groups. A versatile space, it also provides the perfect environment for conferences and networking events.

Suitable for: performances, concerts, conferences, talks, seminars and wedding receptions.

Capacity: flexible layout depending on your requirements.  Raked Theatre seating for 230 people, cabaret style for up to 120 people, standing only 300 people.

Hire charge for public performances and conferences: £550 (additional per hour £50)

Hire charge for public performances and conference for registered charities: £450 (additional per hour £45)

 

Public Performances and conferences

Prices include

Additional Charges

  • 8 hours access to the Theatre

(including Get In, Set Up, Tech Run, Dress Run and Performance)

  • Use of all standard theatre equipment (Including PA System and lighting)
  • 1 Technician for 8 hours to operate lighting and sound for rehearsal and performance
  • 4 Zion stewards (who are H&S and fire trained) to staff the performance
  • One Event Manager to coordinate the event
  • Entry into Zion Arts Centre's season brochure (subject to deadline being met) and on website
  • Seating and tables laid out (if applicable)
  • Financial reconciliation and payment of ticket income by the 3rd week of the following month
  • Basic cleaning
  • Use of projector in theatre
  • Additional rehearsal time (if required)
  • Heavy duty cleaning
  • PRS Charge (if applicable)
  • Professional security staff
  • Sunday performances

 

the theatre auditorium. Retractable seating means our theatre space can accommodate 230 people seated, 300 standing or 120 cabaret style.   

To book a space or make a booking enquiry email our bookings coordinator, Ruth Seneviratne, at ruth@zionarts.com 

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