The North Wall Theatre is a flexible space, normally available for hire with a conventional end-on stage and a seating capacity of 191. In this configuration the stage measures 7.2m x 4.5m. Stalls seats have backs, while upper and lower gallery seats consist of padded benches with a padded bar on which to lean.
Other configurations include a larger end-on stage, a side thrust, traverse and in the round. There is an extra charge to set up any of these alternative lay-outs.
There are two dressing rooms holding a maximum of 20, with showers, toilets and disabled facilities.
The theatre is available for one-off commercial hires, arts, conference and training events. Please contact us with details of your requirements.
For professional, community and amateur groups wishing to mount their own performance event in the venue, please submit an application, with your choice of dates, your requirements, and as much detail of your company and your intended event as possible, including samples of work, links to your website etc.
Download a Theatre Hire Application Form
Please note that the hirer is fully responsible for marketing their own event. Unfortunately, inclusion in the North Wall brochure or website cannot be guaranteed.
Hire Charges
From September 2025, we will be moving to a three-tier pricing structure for hires, with an increase in our technical charges:
- Schools / Education hire – £400 per day plus £30 per hour technical service charge (minimum charge 3 hours)
- Charity hire – £500 per day plus £30 per hour technical service charge (minimum charge 3 hours)
- Commercial hire – £650 per day plus £30 per hour technical service charge (minimum charge 3 hours)
A day’s hire of the theatre gives access from 10am – 10pm. Access outside of these hours may be possible for an additional charge.
The North Wall can offer box office services at a charge of 8% on all the tickets we sell. We provide an online booking system and our box office is open Monday – Friday 10am-4pm, and Saturdays from 12pm – 4pm.
The theatre is also equipped with a grand piano, available to hire at a cost of £50 per day.
Please contact Amy Walters on 01865 319450 or by email at waltersa@thenorthwall.com for further details and to inquire about availability.
Technical Specification
Click through to our Visiting Companies page to find out detailed technical information about the theatre space.
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Short End On from stage
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Traverse format
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Short End Extended
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Side Thrust Format
