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theSpace @ Niddry St
Niddry Street, EH1 1TH
Venue Description
Right in the middle of it all in the best location and part of our Royal Mile hub (6 theatres) we present three very special spaces, offering an array of new and established work – from theatre to musicals, dance, comedy and music, a real feast for all. The buzzing courtyard bar adjacent to the venue offers audiences pre and post-show drinks and an unrivalled Fringe experience.
What makes this venue special?
Boasting the best location in Edinburgh, right in the middle of the Royal Mile, no other venue hub has this presence for passing footfall. Unrivalled across the festival.
Venue Programming
Theatre, Children's, Dance and Physical Theatre, Comedy, Improv, Sketch, Music, Musicals and Opera.
- Genres of Interest: Cabaret and Variety, Children's Shows, Comedy, Dance, Physical Theatre and Circus, Exhibitions, Music, Musicals and Opera, Spoken Word, Theatre
- Contact Methods: Companies can apply online at www.thespaceuk.com/booking-form/ fringe or ring our team directly at 0131 510 2399.
Venue Manager Contact Details
Charles Pamment
75
Kenton Rd
London
WC1N 1NN
Telephone: 0131 510 2399
Email: [email protected]
Viewing Details
Contact us directly 0131 510 2399 or [email protected]
Disabled Access Information
- Wheelchair Accessible Toilet
Venue Facilities
- Front of House Staff
- Technical Staff
- Bar
- Cafe or Catering
- Additional Venue Facility Details: Very smart and stylish venue, cross site air conditioning, ultimate comfort for all.
Box Office
- Venue runs own Box Office
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Computerised Box Office
- Linked with Fringe Box Office
Press & Marketing
- Venue has a Press Office
- Venue has Press Staff
- Own Programme Published
- Size of Print Run: 30,000
- Website: www.thespaceuk.com
- Other Marketing Support: We focus very much on the crucial aspect of press support at the Fringe. A proactive press team are busy from April facilitating press releases and talking to the media about our shows. The team works with our shows to give them the very best coverage possible. We are proud of our level of review coverage and awards pedigree. On-site we invest in a proactive city-wide branding presence across the city during August. We include weatherproof posters for all our shows on the external hoarding sites outside each venue and across our venue box office sites. Our presence is unrivalled in the city.
Performance spaces
- Lower Theatre (audience capacity 102)
- Upper Theatre (Round) (audience capacity 92)
- Upper Theatre (Thrust) (audience capacity 73)
- Studio (audience capacity 50)
Performance Space Details - Lower Theatre (audience capacity 102)
Ideal for mid to large scale theatre / physical theatre / musicals. The three sided raked thrust space offers a unique and ambient space
Technical Details
- Type of space: Black Box
- Stage Dimensions (width x depth x height): 8.00 x 4.00 x 0.02
- Type of stage: Thrust
- Lighting: Conventional lighting rig using 650W Fresnels/profiles and 500w parcans. Suitable for most productions requiring washes and a bit of colour.
- Sound: Mixer. Full-range musical speaker system. Wired microphones/stands available by prior request. Connection for iPod/laptop.
- Storage: The venue offers storage for props/costumes, etc.
- Dressing Space: There is a small back stage area for dressing etc
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 / Negotiable / Straight Hire
- Proposed Charges and Charge Details: None
- Usual slot duration: Vary - offer 1 hour, 75 mins, 90 min or 2 hours
File Attachments
Performance Space Details - Upper Theatre (Round) (audience capacity 92)
Ideal for mid to large scale theatre / physical theatre / musicals. The in-the-round configuration offers a unique space for performers.
Technical Details
- Type of space: Black Box
- Stage Dimensions (width x depth x height): 5.00 x 5.00 x 0.02
- Type of stage: In the round
- Lighting: The venue has a complete and flexible conventional lighting rig. The rig is mounted on a truss structure that encloses the stage, and consists of a mixture of fresnel, profile and LED PAR fixtures.
- Sound: The sound system is designed for everything from effects to small scale musical theatre.
- Storage: Backstage storage space is available
- Dressing Space: Space for changing is available backstage
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 / Negotiable / Straight Hire
- Proposed Charges and Charge Details: None
- Usual slot duration: 45 to 90 mins, 2 hours
File Attachments
Performance Space Details - Upper Theatre (Thrust) (audience capacity 73)
Ideal for mid to large scale theatre / physical theatre / musicals. The three sided raked thrust space offers a unique and ambient space.
Technical Details
- Type of space: Black Box
- Stage Dimensions (width x depth x height): 5.00 x 5.00 x 0.02
- Type of stage: Thrust
- Lighting: The venue has a complete and flexible conventional lighting rig. The rig is mounted on a truss structure that encloses the stage, and consists of a mixture of fresnel, profile and LED PAR fixtures.
- Sound: The sound system is designed for everything from effects to small scale musical theatre.
- Storage: Backstage storage space is available
- Dressing Space: Space for changing is available backstage
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 / Negotiable / Straight Hire
- Proposed Charges and Charge Details: None
- Usual slot duration: 45 to 90 mins, 2 hours
File Attachments
Performance Space Details - Studio (audience capacity 50)
Award winning theatre located in our theatre complex on the Royal Mile, unrivalled location. Ambient thrust theatre with 50 seats suitable for small to mid scale theatre, improv, sketch, monologues and comedy. air conditioned with black out and no noise bleed - great courtyard bar! perfect for casts of 2-12.
Technical Details
- Type of space: Black Box
- Stage Dimensions (width x depth x height): 5.00 x 3.00 x 0.20
- Type of stage: Thrust
- Lighting: 10 x 500w Fresnels rigged FOH. 2 x 500w Fresnels rigged as side/back lights. 4 x Parcans for additional colour. All lanterns gelled as required. 12 channels dimming. 2 preset lighting desk.
- Sound: Small mixer. Compact stereo speakers and amplifier. 2 x microphones and stands available. Connection for iPod/laptop.
- Storage: On site
- Dressing Space: Shared dressing room facilities on site
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 / Negotiable / Straight Hire
- Proposed Charges and Charge Details: Just the rental for the theatre. All inclusive. No hidden charges.
- Usual slot duration: 1hr to 75mins.