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Arthur Conan Doyle Centre
www.arthurconandoylecentre.com
25 Palmerston Pl, EH12 5AP
Venue Description
The Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre is situated on Palmerston Place, just a stone's throw from Haymarket Station. Set in a beautiful Victorian townhouse, the Centre boasts rich historical features and was created to provide for the physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of society and community needs in Edinburgh.
This venue is signed up to the Best Practice Code.
What makes this venue special?
The venue is six stories tall, with a grand red carpeted staircase and dome ceiling. Each room is brightly lit with floor to ceiling windows and ornate Baroque doorcases. Our rooms all offer something different and range in size and capacities.
Venue Programming
Plays, Talks, Comedy, Music, Exhibitions and Children's Shows
- Genres of Interest: Children's Shows, Comedy, Exhibitions, Music, Spoken Word, Theatre
- Contact Methods: 0131 625 0700 [email protected]
Venue Manager Contact Details
Laura Raveggi
Telephone: .
Email: [email protected]
Viewing Details
Viewing Monday to Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Venue Facilities
- Front of House Staff
- Cafe or Catering
- Additional Venue Facility Details: NON-Accessible Venue
Box Office
- Accepts Credit Cards
Press & Marketing
- Website: www.arthurconandoylecentre.com
Performance spaces
- The Helen Duncan Room (audience capacity 70)
- The Mary Duffy Room (audience capacity 30)
- The Sanctuary (audience capacity 60)
- The Tea Room (audience capacity 35)
Performance Space Details - The Helen Duncan Room (audience capacity 70)
Lovely Victorian Room with floor to ceiling windows, wooden flooring, chandelier lighting and a marble fireplace. Excellent acoustics.
Technical Details
- Type of stage: End on / Thrust / In the round / Traverse
- Lighting: Standard Ceiling Lighting
- Sound: Natural acoustics
- Storage: Minimum storage space can be provided on request
- Dressing Space: Two private dressing rooms are available
Performance Space Licensing
- This performance space does not have an age limit.
Hire Details
- Deal Types: Straight Hire
- Proposed Charges and Charge Details: £75 per hour
- Usual slot duration: 1 Hour
File Attachments
Performance Space Details - The Mary Duffy Room (audience capacity 30)
Grand Victorian Room with floor to ceiling windows, wooden flooring, chandelier lighting, marble fireplace and great acoustics. This room interlinks to The Helen Duncan Room and can be used together as a larger space.
Technical Details
- Type of space: Empty Room
- Type of stage: End on / Thrust / In the round / Traverse
- Lighting: Standard Ceiling Lighting
- Sound: High ceiling acoustics
- Storage: Small areas of storage can be provided on request, please enquire for further details
- Dressing Space: Two adjacent dressing rooms available
Performance Space Licensing
- This performance space does not have an age limit.
Hire Details
- Deal Types: Straight Hire
- Proposed Charges and Charge Details: £75 per hour
- Usual slot duration: 1 Hour
File Attachments
Performance Space Details - The Sanctuary (audience capacity 60)
Victorian Room with stained glass windows and carpeted flooring. Facilities include a pulpit on a raised platform, and PA system.
Technical Details
- Type of stage: End on
- Lighting: Standard ceiling lighting
- Sound: PA System and Lectern Microphone
Performance Space Licensing
- This performance space does not have an age limit.
Hire Details
- Deal Types: Straight Hire
- Proposed Charges and Charge Details: £75 per hour
- Usual slot duration: 1 Hour
File Attachments
Performance Space Details - The Tea Room (audience capacity 35)
Victorian Tea Room on ground floor with Bistro style round tables - layout flexible. Three large full length windows.
Technical Details
- Lighting: Normal Ceiling Lightning
- Sound: Natural High Ceiling Acoustic
- Storage: Limited storage facilities, possibility to arrange, contact us for more details
- Dressing Space: Dressing room space available
Performance Space Licensing
- This performance space does not have an age limit.
Hire Details
- Deal Types: Negotiable / Straight Hire
- Proposed Charges and Charge Details: £75 per hour
- Usual slot duration: 1 hour