Hire a Space

Room to gather, learn, make, celebrate and try something new. From dance classes and workshops to meeting, parties and community events, there’s space at the Aphra Behn for everyone

Inside the Aphra Behn Theatre

STAGE AND AUDITORIUM

Our largest and most adaptable space. With a 15x15m stage and seating for up to 300 guests in the auditorium, we can comfortably host almost any event you can dream up. The raked seating has space for 250 guests, with room for another 50 on individual chairs in front of the stage. The raked seating can also be collapsed to make the most of another 15x15m space.

THE FOYER

Home to our co-working community during the week, our foyer is a welcoming space for smaller gatherings, clubs, refreshments and social time. It has flexible seating for up to 30, as well as access to the kitchen through a hatch.

COMING SOON

Our beautiful theatre is also home to a fully equipped community kitchen, 4x4m dressing room and 4x4m office. We also have access to a a space for use by larger theatre companies as an additional changing room as required.

Make it your own

CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
Dance, art, crafts, movement, wellbeing, rehearsals, learning and creative practice

CREATIVE DAYS
Photography, filming, locations, development sessions, networking and room to experiment

MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES
Presentations, away-days, training, discussions, conferences, panel discussions, launches and larger gatherings

CELEBRATIONS
Weddings, anniversaries, parties, community meals, birthdays and all special occasions

CLUBS AND GROUPS
Book clubs, societies, regular meet-ups, community gatherings and interest groups

YOUR NEXT BIG IDEA
If it brings people together, there’s a good chance we can make it work.

Move the chairs. Bring the easels. Put the kettle on. Join the co-working community.

Flexible. Affordable. Welcoming.

Got something in mind?

Tell us what you’d like to do, roughly how many people are coming, and the dates you’re considering. We’ll be in touch to help you take it from there.

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