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ZOO Southside
117 Nicolson Street, EH8 9ER
Venue Description
Under its iconic towers on Nicolson Street, ZOO Southside hosts a carefully curated programme of stunning international contemporary performance. Bar open every night until 02:00 with free live events.
This venue is signed up to the Best Practice Code.
What makes this venue special?
Situated on busy Nicolson Street, the Herald Archangel-winning ZOO Southside has a reputation for high quality international work. It hosts ZOO Venues' dance and physical theatre programme in the beautiful main house, featuring one of the largest stages on the Fringe, and also boasts an intimate cabaret bar and studio. ZOO Southside offers a tailor-made service to all its performing companies and a comprehensive support package throughout the Festival build-up
Venue Programming
- Genres of Interest: Children's Shows, Dance, Physical Theatre and Circus, Music, Theatre
- Contact Methods: Please visit our website for more information and application form. www.zoovenues.co.uk
Venue Manager Contact Details
James Mackenzie
117 Nicolson Street
Edinburgh
EH8 9ER
Telephone: 0131 356 0912
Email: [email protected]
Viewing Details
Viewing available all year round by arangement. Please contact Zoo office: [email protected]
Disabled Access Information
- Access description: Large Print Programme available
- 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
- Own Programme Published
- Size of Print Run: 7,000
- Website: https://zoofestival.co.uk/
Performance spaces
- Studio (audience capacity 65)
- Main House (audience capacity 200)
- Cabaret Bar (audience capacity 65)
Performance Space Details - Studio (audience capacity 65)
Intimate thrust layout black box studio. Raked seating and good technical facilites
Technical Details
- Type of space: Black Box
- Type of stage: Thrust
- Lighting: Computerised lighting desk, 18 ways of dimming, professional equipment (see website for rig plan and further details
- Sound: High spec professional sound system
- Storage: Good dressing room fitted with lights, mirrors and shower, some storage available by prior arrangment
Performance Space Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessibility for audience
- Wheelchair accessibility for performers
Performance Space Licensing
- This performance space does not have an age limit.
Hire Details
- Deal Types: Box Office Split with guarantee
- Usual slot duration: By negotiation
Performance Space Details - Main House (audience capacity 200)
Beautiful theatre with one of the largest stages on the Fringe. A permanent rake leads down to a flat floor end on stage with full side masking. Set storage available upstage beyond tracked blacks. Stage is sprung and covered in black dance floor. This space is ideal for dance and physical theatre, and features professional technical facilities
Technical Details
- Type of stage: End on
- Lighting: 96 ways of dimming, comprehensive standard lighting rig including side booms, computerised desk
- Sound: High spec professional sound system
- Storage: Good dressing room fitted with lights, mirrors and showers available
Performance Space Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessibility for audience
- Wheelchair accessibility for performers
Performance Space Licensing
- This performance space does not have an age limit.
Hire Details
- Deal Types: Box Office Split with guarantee
- Usual slot duration: By negotiation
Performance Space Details - Cabaret Bar (audience capacity 65)
Classic cabaret space ideal for comedy and music
Technical Details
- Type of space: Bar Space
- Type of stage: Cabaret Style
- Lighting: Overhead basic lighting rig (see website for rig plan)
- Sound: 300W PA, minidisc, CD, mic
- Storage: Good dressing room fitted with lights, mirrors and shower, some storage available by prior arrangment
Performance Space Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessibility for audience
- Wheelchair accessibility for performers
Performance Space Licensing
- This performance space does not have an age limit.
Hire Details
- Usual slot duration: By negotiation