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Pleasance Dome
1 Bristo Square, EH8 9AL
Venue Description
The Pleasance Dome is at the very centre of the now famous Bristo Square, featuring the very best comedy and theatre. With great bars and cafes, including our sunny outdoor plaza, come soak up the legendary Pleasance atmosphere throughout the day and stay for the fun late into the night.
This venue is signed up to the Best Practice Code.
What makes this venue special?
Since 2000 the Pleasance Dome has been the hub of the now famous Bristo Sqaure, with the best comedy and theatre in five venues all under one roof. The legendary Pleasance atmosphere runs late in to the night.
Venue Programming
The Pleasance curates an eclectic programme across all genres of theatre, comedy and children’s shows. From new writing and up and coming acts, to world renowned productions, we welcome work from anyone with a good idea. passionately believing that the best new and unknown names should stand side-by-side, in the same programme, with the most established acts performing today.
- Genres of Interest: Cabaret and Variety, Children's Shows, Comedy, Dance, Physical Theatre and Circus, Events, Exhibitions, Music, Musicals and Opera, Spoken Word, Theatre
- Contact Methods: Applications to perform are accepted through an online form at https://www.pleasance.co.uk/perform
Venue Manager Contact Details
Laura Schofield
Pleasance Theatre
Carpenters Mews
North Road
N7 9EF
Telephone: 020 7619 6868
Email: [email protected]
Viewing Details
Venues are temporary and so are not possible to view venues year round. Information on all spaces can be found at https://www.pleasance.co.uk/edinburgh-spaces.
Disabled Access Information
- Wheelchair Accessible Toilet
Venue Facilities
- Front of House Staff
- Technical Staff
- Bar
- Cafe or Catering
Box Office
- Venue runs own Box Office
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Computerised Box Office
- Linked with Fringe Box Office
- Phone Sales
- Ticket Printing
Press & Marketing
- Venue has a Press Office
- Venue has Press Staff
- Charge for Publicity
- Own Programme Published
- Size of Print Run: 20
- Website: www.pleasance.co.uk
- Other Marketing Support: Pleasance coordinates a local and national publicity campaign for the venue and our programme as a whole. This includes print and online advertising, brochures, large-scale listings throughout the venue, and more. A dedicated Pleasance Press Office operates throughout the festival, which manages all incoming press enquiries, liaises with company PRs, processes press tickets and scours festival publications for your reviews each day. A marketing contra is charged to the visiting company as a contribution towards these services.
Performance spaces
- King Dome (audience capacity 174)
- Queen Dome (audience capacity 174)
- Jack Dome (audience capacity 75)
- Ace Dome (audience capacity 110)
- 10 Dome (audience capacity 86)
Performance Space Details - King Dome (audience capacity 174)
KingDome is an end on theatre space with full perimeter blacks and black hardboard covered stage. 183 seat capacity. Full details on https://www.pleasance.co.uk/edinburgh-spaces
Technical Details
- Stage Dimensions (width x depth x height): 8.00 x 7.50 x 3.20
- Type of stage: End on
- Lighting: Technical specifications can be found at https://www.pleasance.co.uk/edinburgh-spaces
- Sound: Technical specifications can be found at https://www.pleasance.co.uk/edinburgh-spaces
- Storage: The main storage and dressing area is a shared space between venues
Performance Space Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessibility for audience
- Wheelchair accessibility for performers
- Additional Disabled Access Details: Accessible toilet facilities are available on site, but not within the performance space itself. Portable hearing loops are available upon request.
Performance Space Licensing
- This performance space does not have an age limit.
Hire Details
- Deal Types: Box Office Split with guarantee
- Proposed Charges and Charge Details: Full information on deal structure and typical charges can be found on the Pleasance website at https://www.pleasance.co.uk/perform
- Usual slot duration: c. 60-90 mins (not including get in/get out)
Performance Space Details - Queen Dome (audience capacity 174)
QueenDome is a semi thrust theatre space with full perimeter blacks and black hardboard covered stage. 174 seat capacity. Full details on https://www.pleasance.co.uk/edinburgh-spaces
Technical Details
- Stage Dimensions (width x depth x height): 4.50 x 6.20 x 3.60
- Type of stage: Thrust
- Lighting: Technical specifications can be found at https://www.pleasance.co.uk/edinburgh-spaces
- Sound: Technical specifications can be found at https://www.pleasance.co.uk/edinburgh-spaces
- Storage: Limited storage available
- Dressing Space: You will have access to your dressing room 40 minutes before and for 20 minutes after your performance each day
Performance Space Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessibility for audience
- Wheelchair accessibility for performers
- Additional Disabled Access Details: Accessible toilet facilities are available on site, but not within the performance space itself. Portable hearing loops are available upon request.
Performance Space Licensing
- This performance space does not have an age limit.
Hire Details
- Deal Types: Box Office Split with guarantee
- Proposed Charges and Charge Details: Full information on deal structure and typical charges can be found on the Pleasance website at https://www.pleasance.co.uk/perform
- Usual slot duration: c. 60-90 mins (not including get in/get out)
Performance Space Details - Jack Dome (audience capacity 75)
JackDome is an end on theatre space with full perimeter blacks and black hardboard covered stage. 75 seat capacity. Full details on https://www.pleasance.co.uk/edinburgh-spaces
Technical Details
- Stage Dimensions (width x depth x height): 5.10 x 4.00 x 2.70
- Type of stage: End on
- Lighting: Technical specifications can be found at https://www.pleasance.co.uk/edinburgh-spaces
- Sound: Technical specifications can be found at https://www.pleasance.co.uk/edinburgh-spaces
- Storage: The main storage area is adjacent to the venue
- Dressing Space: You will have access to your dressing room area 40 minutes before and for 20 minutes after your performance each day.
Performance Space Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessibility for audience
- Wheelchair accessibility for performers
- Additional Disabled Access Details: Accessible toilet facilities are available on site, but not within the performance space itself. Portable hearing loops available upon request.
Performance Space Licensing
- This performance space does not have an age limit.
Hire Details
- Deal Types: Box Office Split with guarantee
- Proposed Charges and Charge Details: Full information on deal structure and typical charges can be found on the Pleasance website at https://www.pleasance.co.uk/perform
- Usual slot duration: c. 60-90 mins (not including get in/get out)
Performance Space Details - Ace Dome (audience capacity 110)
AceDome is an end on theatre space with upstage blacks and black hardboard covered, semi-circular raised stage. 175 seat capacity. Full details on https://www.pleasance.co.uk/edinburgh-spaces
Technical Details
- Stage Dimensions (width x depth x height): 4.80 x 1.50 x 2.70
- Type of stage: End on / Raised
- Lighting: Technical specifications can be found at https://www.pleasance.co.uk/edinburgh-spaces
- Sound: Technical specifications can be found at https://www.pleasance.co.uk/edinburgh-spaces
- Storage: The main storage and dressing room area is a shared space between venues. You will have access this area 40 minutes before and for 20 minutes after your performance each day
Performance Space Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessibility for audience
- Wheelchair accessibility for performers
- Additional Disabled Access Details: Accessible toilet facilities are available on site, but not within the performance space itself. Portable hearing loops are available upon request.
Performance Space Licensing
- This performance space does not have an age limit.
Hire Details
- Deal Types: Box Office Split with guarantee
- Proposed Charges and Charge Details: Full information on deal structure and typical charges can be found on the Pleasance website at https://www.pleasance.co.uk/perform
- Usual slot duration: c. 60-90 mins (not including get in/get out)
Performance Space Details - 10 Dome (audience capacity 86)
10Dome is an end on theatre space with full perimeter blacks and black hardboard covered stage. 86 seat capacity. Full details on https://www.pleasance.co.uk/edinburgh-spaces
Technical Details
- Stage Dimensions (width x depth x height): 4.60 x 2.60 x 3.10
- Type of stage: End on
- Lighting: Technical specifications can be found at https://www.pleasance.co.uk/edinburgh-spaces
- Sound: Technical specifications can be found at https://www.pleasance.co.uk/edinburgh-spaces
- Storage: The main storage and dressing room area is in the adjacent room. You will have access to your dressing room 40 minutes before and for 20 minutes after your performance each day
Performance Space Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessibility for audience
- Wheelchair accessibility for performers
- Additional Disabled Access Details: Accessible toilet facilities are available on site, but not within the performance space itself. Portable hearing loops are available upon request.
Performance Space Licensing
- This performance space does not have an age limit.
Hire Details
- Deal Types: Box Office Split with guarantee
- Proposed Charges and Charge Details: Full information on deal structure and typical charges can be found on the Pleasance website at https://www.pleasance.co.uk/perform
- Usual slot duration: c. 60-90 mins (not including get in/get out)