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VENUE HIRE AT THE TOWNGATE THEATRE

THE TOWNGATE THEATREA vENuE fOR All OccAsiONsSituated in the heart of Basildon Town Centre, the Towngate Theatre is ideally located and provides a high quality venue with excellent road and rail links from London and the South East.

Following our recent refurbishment of the theatre’s front of house and function facilities, we are able to provide an excellent venue for all occasions. The theatre has a main auditorium, a studio theatre, a function room, meeting rooms, restaurant, cafe and two large foyers that can accommodate a variety of activities and requirements including:

• conferences• Exhibitions• Presentations• Meetings• WorkshopsThe Towngate Theatre is a unique venue providing a flexible setting for a wide range of corporate events and social functions and we already cater for a wide range of business meetings and functions which makes our venue the most ideal place to hold an event. Our modern facilities are available for hire 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

MAiN AudiTORiuMThe theatre’s auditorium is a flexible space with 548 seats and can accommodate music events, conferences, film screenings, seminars and presentations to large audiences. Our technical team are able to provide sound and lighting services to ensure your event is delivered professionally and is of the highest quality.

The auditorium can also be configured without seating and can accommodate exhibitions as well as cabaret style functions.

capacity: Theatre Seating 548 Flat Floor (Exhibition) 775 Cabaret Style Seated 200

MiRREN sTudiOThe Mirren Studio which has 188 seats is a a very flexible space and is an ideal location for smaller performances or presentations. The studio can also be configured without seating and is able to accommodate exhibitions and cabaret style events.

capacity: Theatre seated 188Flat floor 250Cabaret Style Seated 120

MEETiNG ANd REcEPTiONROOMsThe theatre has a number of rooms which are available for meetings, conferences, workshops or as reception areas for larger events in the auditorium.

THE OliviER ROOMcapacity: 25 – 30

styles: BoardroomTheatre (capacity up to 60 seated)Classroom

THE BOARd ROOMcapacity: 10-12

styles: Boardroom Theatre Classroom

THE GiElGud ROOMThe latest addition to our facilities available at the theatre is the new Gielgud room. This modern space can be transformed to host a range of functions from weddings to award ceremonies and charity and business events and is serviced by its own bar.

capacity:Theatre style 80 maxBoardroom style 30 maxCabaret style 60 max

Gielgud Room

Board Room

Olivier Room

THE fOyERsThe large foyers at the theatre are available to showcase your business or organisation through exhibitions, open days, receptions and workshops.

uPPER fOyER (1sT flOOR)capacity: 180

The Upper Foyer overlooks St Martin’s Square and can be hired in conjunction with the Gielgud Room to create an excellent space for social and business use.

GROuNd flOOR fOyERcapacity: 150

The ground floor foyer is an excellent reception and exhibition space, which leads into the theatre cafe bar.

The Towngate Theatre Café Bar provides an excellent venue for ad-hoc meetings or a place to meet for lunch. With a full menu of hot and cold meals as well as top quality coffee and tea, the Café is an ideal place to relax and enjoy good food and great coffee.

Olivier Room

Board Room

cATERiNG fOR EvENTsAs well as providing great food in our Café Bar, we also cater for events including parties and conferences. Our catering staff are able to provide excellent, freshly prepared food including buffets, hot meals and homemade cakes to meet your requirements.

If you are planning to hold an event, conference or meeting and require catering then please contact our Catering Manager on 01268 465465 or email [email protected].

HiRER iNfORMATiON Public transportThe Towngate Theatre is a few minutes walk from the main rail and bus stations in Basildon, enabling easy access to the theatre using public transport.

ParkingCar parks are available at the Westgate Shopping Park, Great Oaks Mutli-Storey, Eastgate Shopping Centre (Basildon Town Centre) and various locations which are a short distance from the theatre..

Box Office The theatre Box Office can provide full administration support to assist you when hiring our venue. Our box office is open daily and is able to process and distribute tickets to those attending your event if required; in addition we also have a 24-hour online sales facility for tickets.

Access to the theatre for people with disabilitiesThe Towngate Theatre is fully accessible to people with disabilities.

Technical supportOur experienced in-house technical team are here to provide for your technical requirements, whether you are organising an awards ceremony, presentation or your annual AGM.

Our technical team will advise you on how to get the best from our venue, whatever size event you are running.

Equipment for meetings/conferencesA range of equipment is available to meet the needs of your event. These include projectors, screens, flip-charts, PA systems and microphones which are all available to hire for your meetings or functions.

Wi-fiThe Towngate Theatre has open access Wi-Fi which covers the vast majority of the building. Any additional ICT requirements can be discussed at the time of booking.

licencesThe Towngate Theatre is fully licensed both for the sale of alcohol, and for entertainment, including plays, films, live music, recorded music and dance.

Non-smoking venueThe Towngate Theatre is a non-smoking venue and this policy applies to all balcony and courtyard spaces.

COME TO THE TOWNGATE THEATREOnly seven miles from the M25, our venue is ideally placed in the South East of England and has excellent links by road and rail to London as well as London Southend Airport, Stratford international Station and London City Airport.

GET IN TOUCH...For any hire enquires, bookings or for further information call the Towngate Theatre on 01268 465465 or email [email protected].

You can also visit our website at www.towngatetheatre.co.ukwww.towngatetheatre.co.uk | @towngatetheatre | /towngatetheatre

Towngate Theatre, St Martin’s Square, Basildon, Essex, SS14 1DL.

01.04.2015

Main Auditorium (EXC VAT) Commercial CommunityMon - Thurs Fri-Sun Mon - Thurs Fri-Sun

Week (6 days) 8,000£ 8,000£ Full Day (9am-1pm, 2pm-6pm, 7pm-11pm) 1,800£ 2,000£ 1,450£ 1,500£ Evening (6pm-11pm) 675£ 700£ 525£ 550£ 1/2 Day (9am -1pm or 2pm-6pm) 600£ 675£ 450£ 500£ Extra Hours 11pm-9am 150£ 175£ 150£ 175£

Staff ChargesTechnician Mon- Sat (per Hour) 17£ 17£ Technician Sun & Bank Holidays (per Hour) 25.5£ 25.5£ Duty Manager (mandatory for shows) 30£ 30£ Overtime (hours between 11pm-9am) 37£ 37£

Mirren Studio Theatre (EXC VAT) Commercial CommunityMon - Thurs Fri-Sun Mon - Thurs Fri-Sun

Week (6 days) 5,000£ 5,000£ Full Day (9am-1pm, 2pm-6pm, 7pm-11pm) 1,000£ 1,000£ 725£ 800£ Evening (6pm-11pm) 330£ 350£ 250£ 275£ 1/2 Day (9am -1pm or 2pm-6pm) 330£ 350£ 250£ 275£ Extra Hours 11pm-9am 100£ 125£ 100£ 125£


Whole Venue (EXC VAT) Commercial CommunityMon - Thurs Fri-Sun Mon - Thurs Fri-Sun

Week (6 days) 14,000£ 11,000£ Full Day (9am-1pm, 2pm-6pm, 7pm-11pm) 2,380£ 2,550£ 1,849£ 1,955£ Evening (6pm-11pm) 855£ 900£ 660£ 700£ 1/2 Day (9am -1pm or 2pm-6pm) 795£ 875£ 595£ 660£ Extra Hours 11pm-9am 215£ 250£ 200£ 240£


Towngate Theatre Hire Charges 2015-16

Venue Hire The Main auditorium and Mirren studio are only available for booking for minimum 4 hour sessions as set out below. Venue hire rates include one overseeing technician where the Main Auditorium or Mirren Studio are hired. All hire charges shown EXCLUDE VAT which is added at the Standard Rate. OFF PEAK charges apply Mon to Thurs and PEAK charges apply Fri to Sun & Bank Holidays.

Please do not hesitate to contact the Towngate team if you require any further information.

01.04.2015

Gielgud Room & Olivier Suite All rooms are charged on an hourly basis with a minimum hire period of 4 hours. Olivier Suite / Board Room EXC VAT INC VAT

Mon - Thurs Fri-Sun Mon - Thurs Fri-Sun Non-Duty Manager 13.92£ 14.58£ 16.70£ 17.50£ Duty Manager 20.83£ 21.92£ 25.00£ 26.30£

Gielgud Room FUNCTIONS EXC VAT INC VAT6:30pm - 11:30pm 266.67£ 320.00£ Additional Pre-Function Hours 12.50£ 15.00£ Additional Post-Function Hours 75.00£ 90.00£

Gielgud Room MEETING HIRE EXC VAT INC VAT9am to 4pm (per hour) 25.00£ 30.00£ 4pm to 11:30pm (per hour) 50.00£ 60.00£

Technician Rates (for projector / PA etc) EXC VAT INC VATTechnician Mon- Sat (per Hour) 17£ 20.40£ Technician Sun & Bank Holidays (per Hour) 25.5£ 30.60£ Technical Equipment Hire Equipment subject to availability. TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT PER DAY PER WEEK

EXC VAT INC VAT EXC VAT INC VATSteel Deck 8' x 4' 7.25£ 8.70£ 9.00£ 10.80£ Vario Stage 3' x 6' 7.25£ 8.70£ 9.00£ 10.80£ Smoke Machine (DMX) 18.00£ 21.60£ 73.33£ 88.00£ Haze (REMOTE) 31.58£ 37.90£ 73.33£ 88.00£ Float Mics Sennheiser 4.58£ 5.50£ 9.00£ 10.80£ Sure SM58 4.58£ 5.50£ 9.00£ 10.80£ Radio Mic SM58 Style 40.58£ 48.70£ 81.17£ 97.40£ Mic Stands (boom) (straight) 1.83£ 2.20£ 3.58£ 4.30£ Music Stands with Light 1.83£ 2.20£ 3.58£ 4.30£ Extra Cans Packs 1.83£ 2.20£ 2.75£ 3.30£ Screen (rear or front) 12' x 9' 45.08£ 54.10£ 66.33£ 79.60£ Projector 58.58£ 70.30£ 85.67£ 102.80£ Boom Lighting x 4 36.08£ 43.30£ 72.08£ 86.50£ Chrome Floor Can 4.58£ 5.50£ 6.33£ 7.60£ Mobile Sound System (2 x CD, 1 x SM58, 1 x Lectern, 2 x Speakers on Stands) 36.08£ 43.30£ 45.08£ 54.10£

Towngate Theatre Basildon, Floorplans.

Main Auditorium (Dimensions shown are in metres)

Mirren Studio (Dimensions shown are in metres)

Towngate Theatre Basildon, Floorplans continued. Ground Floor Foyer (Dimensions shown are in metres)

First Floor Foyer (Dimensions shown are in metres)

Towngate Theatre Basildon, Floorplans continued. Gielgud Room (Dimensions shown are in metres)

Olivier Suite (Dimensions shown are in metres)

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