Greyfriars Kirk

www.greyfriarskirk.com

Greyfriars Place, EH1 2QQ

Venue Description

Founded in 1620, Greyfriars Kirk is an iconic building situated in the heart of Scotland's capital. It is a beautiful and atmospheric space for worship. Also with a magnificent acoustic, the Kirk is often host to many performing arts events including orchestral and choral concerts and organ recitals.

This venue is signed up to the Best Practice Code.

What makes this venue special?

Greyfriars Kirk has played a notable part in Scotland's history. In 1638 the National Covenant was signed in the Kirk. A former minister was instrumental in changing forms of worship and introduced hymns and the organ into Sunday services. Greyfriars is also the first post Reformation church with stained glass windows.

Venue Programming

This beautiful and atmospheric space can be adapted for a variety or uses. Orchestral and choral concerts are a favourite but opera, plays, dances are also possible. The Kirk is an ideal space for art exhibitions. The Kirk can also be used for dances, ceilidhs and social receptions.

Genres of Interest: Cabaret and Variety, Children's Shows, Comedy, Dance, Physical Theatre and Circus, Events, Exhibitions, Music, Musicals and Opera, Spoken Word, Theatre

Venue Manager Contact Details

Mark Harrison
Telephone: 01312251900
Email: [email protected]

Viewing Details

Viewing by appointment with the Operations Manager is recommended.

Disabled Access Information

Wheelchair Accessible Toilet

Venue Facilities

Front of House Staff

Press & Marketing

Own Programme Published
Size of Print Run: 200
Website: www.greyfriarskirk.com
Other Marketing Support: Details of each event are published on the Kirk calendar displayed on the website.

Performance spaces

Main Church Sanctuary (audience capacity 450)

Performance Space Details - Main Church Sanctuary (audience capacity 450)

A large rectangular sanctuary with raised chancel at the East end. Organ at West end. Flexible seating. Performances are usually at East end but platforms up to 36m2 can be erected at ether end of the church.

Technical Details

Lighting: Basic white light only flood lighing can be provided.
Sound: Church PA system for voice only.
Storage: Nil.
Dressing Space: Two large green rooms 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: Straight Hire
Proposed Charges and Charge Details: See www.greyfriarskirk.com venue hire for details. Discounts are available for repeat shows. Approx £300 for 3 hrs; £600-£1000 for rehearsal and performance for 6-10hrs - depending on requirements.
Usual slot duration: 3 hrs minimum.

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