Black Box Performance Lab
Hire the Black Box Performance Lab
Designed for research, experimentation and immersive performance, the Black Box Performance Lab is a flexible space, fully-rigged to welcome multimedia work. As well as being able to blend sound, light, projection, and movement, the space can also flex its seating for different audience experiences. From dance to dynamic installations, the Black Box is a versatile venue offering you a powerful blank canvas.
Overview
Capacity and seating
- Up to 120, with seating in many different formations (including theatre-in-the round).
What's included
- Technical support for sound, lighting, projection and rigging setup.
- Seating on mobile rostra can be scaled to meet your vision.
- Several levels of rigging bars are available along the sides of the room, as well as a ceiling rigging grid, plus fixing points.
Technical specifications
- Simple, flexible catwalk formation with several levels of rigging bars along the sides of the room, as well as a ceiling rigging grid, plus fixing points.
- Up to 120 capacity, with seating in many different formations (including theatre-in-the round).
- Infrastructure for immersive sound system, using up to 56 speakers.
Rates for hire
The Black Box Performance Lab is a flexible space ideal for experimental theatre, dance, immersive sound, and research-led performances. Its flexible seating, dynamic rigging, and projection and spatial audio can be set up for different formats. We have a range of rates to meet your requirements.
Reserve your space
Looking to book one of our spaces? Simply fill out our enquiry form and our team will be in touch.
Hospitality at the heart of the Centre
Connected to all our performance spaces is the welcoming Foyer Bar. Open for all public performances, 12 striking metres create a meeting place for audiences and guests alike. The bar is available for private hire where every detail is attended by our dedicated team. Pair celebrations, corporate, or cultural events with drinks receptions, canapés, or the finest dining. Whatever the occasion, elegance always sets the tone.