Venue Hire
 
Hiring the Sallis Benney Theatre
The Sallis Benney Theatre recently re-opened following major refurbishment.
 

If you are interested in hiring the Sallis Benney Theatre you will need to download the Conditions of Hire. This document should answer most of the questions you might have but please feel free to call us on 01273 643010. Please complete a Hire Enquiry Form and email it to the address on the form. All of the documents below are subject to change. The capacity of the theatre is up to 272 seated and 400 standing.

 
Public/External Bookings
  • Scale of charges (doc) valid for bookings placed between 1 December 2008 and 1 December 2009
  • Hire Enquiry Form (doc)
 
These additional documents and information will be available soon .... , Children in Performance (further information), Theatre and Cinema Act
 
Plans of the theatre and seating plans:
  • Theatre laid out with 242 seats (part fixed, part loose)
  • Fixed seating numbers (201 seats)
 
Other documentation:
  • Sallis Benney Theatre Child Protection Policy
 
University of Brighton Staff Bookings
  • Hire Enquiry Form (Internal) (doc)
  • Gallery booking form for confirmed exhibitions (Internal use only) (doc)
 
View the Sallis Benney Theatre calendar to check if dates are available yourself. Please note, however, there may be a delay in data entry so although a date may appear available, we may be processing a booking especially to begin with. Some events held in the gallery are also put on this calendar and will be marked 'gallery' indicating that the theatre may still be available.
 
General Information
The Sallis Benney Theatre was built in the 1960s as part of the then Art College and is now part of the University of Brighton. There is wheelchair access with six designated spaces, and all house facilities are fully accessible. There is a maximum capacity of 272 seated or 400 standing. In addition to staging the University Cultural Programme and lectures, the theatre can be used to stage concerts, workshops, film and conferences. Catering services are available on request including a licensed bar. The theatre is situated in a central location five minutes walk from the train station and a well served bus route. It is available for hire seven days a week subject to availability.
 

The gallery can be used as an alternative meeting space or for functions and is available for hire whilst certain exhibitions are on.

 

 
Images of the Sallis Benney Theatre
 
For further details please call the Theatre Reception on 01273 643728
 
 
 
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