The Pentland Theatre is a fully accessible and flexible modern auditorium and can accommodate performances, award ceremonies, banquets, conferences, large scale workshops and much more.
Perfect for any event
The Pentland Theatre has adaptable flooring allowing different layouts of the space with the seating able to be stored under the floor. The Stalls can be raked, flat and flush with the stage, or, flat and lowered up to 1.1m below stage level. We also have a thrust stage forestage elevator which can be lowered for additional layout configuration and can create an orchestra pit 1.8m below stage level.
At a glance
Capacity
- Seated Auditorium – 395
- Gig Layout – 264
- Flat Floor (workshops, banquets, in-the-round events) – capacity varies, please contact us for details
Accessibility
- Step free access to stalls seating
- Four wheelchair spaces available (two in gig layout)
- Induction loop available
- Accessible toilets on stalls level
Backstage facilities
- Four dressing rooms with a total capacity of 70 people, with separate showers and toilets.
- Additional spaces can be hired for events with cast & crew of more than 70.
Included in the hire fee
- Duty Manager (not exclusive to your event)
- Visitor Services Assistants
- Up to two Technicians
- Use of theatre lighting rig, sound system, projector & screen (this excludes wireless radio mics which can be hired for an additional fee)
- Cafe / bar facilities
Some images of the venue in action
Hire Fees
Full day rate covers 8 hours, half day rate covers up to 4 hours. Extra hours can be hired for an additional payment. Charity discounts may be available on certain dates and months of the year, please ask the hire team for details.
Full day: £2,975 + VAT
Half day: £1,500 + VAT
Box Office commission: 20% (please ask about charity discounted commission)
Full day: £3,300 + VAT
Half day: £1,650 + VAT
£4,350 + VAT for a 12 hour hire, usually midday – midnight but there is flexibility on timings
Early Get In Tech Crew: £175 + VAT
Early Get In Cast Rehearsal: £225 + VAT
Late Get Out after midnight: £175 + VAT
Star cloth backdrop: £50 + VAT
Smoke / haze machine: £25 + VAT
Radio microphones: Price on request, please ask for a quote.
Lectern with mic: £15 + VAT
Drum Kit – £50 +VAT for main kit and additional £25 +VAT for breakables (snares & cymbals)
Upright Piano: £50 +VAT
Baby Grand Piano: £275 +VAT
Piano Tuning: £60 +VAT
Additional Technician: £26 + VAT per hour (minimum 4 hour booking period)
Additional Visitor Services Assistant: £19 + VAT per hour (minimum 2 hour booking period)
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