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Just the Tonic at The Caves

www.justthetonic.com/edinburgh-festival/

Rowantree Bar, 253 Cowgate, EH1 1LG

Venue Description

During the Festival Fringe in Edinburgh, the Caves transform into a captivating labyrinth of creativity and performance unlike any other. Tucked away beneath the city's bustling streets, these ancient underground chambers provide a uniquely atmospheric setting for an eclectic array of shows and events. Stepping into the Caves during the Fringe is like entering another world altogether. The dimly lit passageways and rugged stone walls create an otherworldly ambiance.

This venue is signed up to the Best Practice Code.

What makes this venue special?

Just the Tonic at The Caves is unique and atmospheric. Built within the haunting arches of one of Edinburgh's bridges. Our programme consists of a mixture of comedy, music and theatre. Shows from 11.00-05.00. Winner of The Best Small Venue.

Venue Programming

Comedy, sketch shows, stand up, improv, theatre, children's shows.

  • Genres of Interest: Cabaret and Variety, Children's Shows, Comedy, Dance, Physical Theatre and Circus, Events, Music, Musicals and Opera, Spoken Word, Theatre
  • Contact Methods: More info / contact details and application forms are available on line http://www.justthetonic.com

Venue Manager Contact Details

Darrell Martin
8 / 3 Learmonth Terrace
Edinburgh
EH4 1PQ
Telephone: 07973 421 176
Email: [email protected]

Viewing Details

The Big Room and The Fancy Room can be veiwed as they are used all year round. The other spaces are just empty shells for the rest of the year. Although you can go in and see them. Darrell Martin 07973 421 176 / [email protected] to arrange a time

Disabled Access Information

  • Wheelchair Accessible Toilet

Venue Facilities

  • Front of House Staff
  • Technical Staff
  • Bar
  • Additional Venue Facility Details: Print distribution team, help finding printers/designers, extensive knowledge of Edinburgh, help with accommodation. Basically, we are happy to help you at any point... we've been doing this for years.

Box Office

  • Venue runs own Box Office
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Computerised Box Office
  • Linked with Fringe Box Office
  • Phone Sales
  • Ticket Printing

Press & Marketing

Performance spaces

Performance Space Details - Just Up the Stairs (audience capacity 80)

A very atmospheric and intimate space. Stage suitable for 1 - 3 performers. Very nicely decorated room. Another great space at The Caves.

Technical Details

  • Stage Dimensions (width x depth x height): 3.00 x 2.40 x 0.40
  • Lighting: Full PA and lighting for theatre / comedy
  • Sound: Full PA and lighting for theatre / comedy
  • Storage: Shared dressing and storage rooms

Performance Space Licensing

  • This performance space does not have an age limit.

Hire Details

  • Deal Types: Box Office Split with guarantee / on application
  • Proposed Charges and Charge Details: A guarantee / 35%. Guarantee on application. Dependent on time slot
  • Usual slot duration: 60 mins

File Attachments

Performance Space Details - Just the Fancy Room (audience capacity 80)

An atmospheric, end on space with a raised stage and flat theatre seating. Ideal for comedy and theatre and we are interested in discussing all ideas. Small number of audience are on balcony. Great room

Technical Details

  • Stage Dimensions (width x depth x height): 3.00 x 3.00 x 0.75
  • Type of stage: End on
  • Lighting: Full PA and lighting for theatre / comedy
  • Sound: Full PA and lighting for theatre / comedy
  • Storage: Shared dressing and storage rooms
  • Dressing Space: Limited shared dressing space

Performance Space Accessibility

  • Additional Disabled Access Details: Not all spaces are accessible, please contact venue for more information.

Performance Space Licensing

  • This performance space does not have an age limit.

Hire Details

  • Deal Types: Box Office Split with guarantee / on application
  • Proposed Charges and Charge Details: A guarantee / 35%. Guarantee on application. Dependent on time slot
  • Usual slot duration: 60 mins +

File Attachments

Performance Space Details - Just the Big Room (audience capacity 150)

Stalls and balcony seating. An exciting performance space ideal for theatre, comedy and physical theatre as well as Bands and D.J's. The venue has an extremely well equipped sound system and access to bar in room is negotiable. Seated performances capacity is 150 whereas for standing gigs can accomodate 300

Technical Details

  • Stage Dimensions (width x depth x height): 5.80 x 3.60 x 1.00
  • Lighting: Full PA and lighting for theatre / comedy
  • Sound: Full PA and lighting for theatre / comedy
  • Storage: Shared dressing rooms and storage

Performance Space Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessibility for audience

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: A guarantee / 35%. Guarantee on application. Dependent on time slot
  • Usual slot duration: 60 mins +

File Attachments

Performance Space Details - Just the Wee One (audience capacity 60)

A small, highly intimate space hidden away in an archway under South Bridge. Suitable for 1 - 2 performers.

Technical Details

  • Type of stage: End on
  • Lighting: Dimmer pack, lighting suitable for basic theatre / stand up. More details added shorttly
  • Sound: Full PA, mics, CD players etc
  • Storage: Limited shared storage
  • Dressing Space: Limited shared dressing space

Performance Space Licensing

  • This performance space does not have an age limit.

Hire Details

  • Deal Types: Box Office Split with guarantee / On Application
  • Proposed Charges and Charge Details: A guarantee / 35%. Guarantee on application. Dependent on time slot
  • Usual slot duration: 50 - 60 mins

Performance Space Details - Just Out of the Box (audience capacity 60)

An archway underneath Southbridge. Perfect for stand up, small sketch group, spoken word, poetry.

Technical Details

  • Type of space: Black Box
  • Lighting: Basic and necessary requirments for stand up, small theatre
  • Sound: Full PA system, 8 channel mixing desk, CD players, mics etc
  • Storage: Limited space for props
  • Dressing Space: Shared dressing space available

Performance Space Licensing

  • This performance space does not have an age limit.

Hire Details

  • Deal Types: Box Office Split with guarantee / On application
  • Proposed Charges and Charge Details: A guarantee / 35%. Guarantee on application. Dependent on time slot
  • Usual slot duration: 60 mins

File Attachments

Performance Space Details - Just Up the Road (audience capacity 100)

A straight on room perfect for sketch shows. the stage has room behind it for changes etc. The stage is also moveable so we can mkae this space a 60 - 80 capacity room

Technical Details

  • Type of space: Black Box

Performance Space Licensing

  • This performance space does not have an age limit.

Hire Details

  • Deal Types: Box Office Split with guarantee / 0n application
  • Proposed Charges and Charge Details: A guarantee / 35%. Guarantee on application. Dependent on time slot
  • Usual slot duration: 60 mins

File Attachments

Performance Space Details - Just the Spare Room (audience capacity 60)

A . 50 capacity room perfect for stand up. Seating made up of pews. All hidden within the Caves.

Technical Details

  • Type of space: Black Box
  • Type of stage: End on

Performance Space Licensing

  • This performance space does not have an age limit.

Hire Details

  • Deal Types: Box Office Split with guarantee
  • Usual slot duration: 60 minutes

File Attachments

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