Warwick Arts Centre Venue Hire

A VERSATILE WORLD CLASS VENUE IN THE HEART OF THE MIDLANDS

Event Sales artscentrehires@warwick.ac.uk 024 7652 3734

The Venue “WARWICK ARTS CENTRE AND THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK’S STUNNING CAMPUS PROVIDED A FANTASTIC BACKDROP FOR THE IFTR WORLD CONGRESS IN JULY 2014. THE IMPRESSIVE BUTTERWORTH HALL WAS THE PERFECT VENUE FOR OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKERS. WOULD I RECOMMEND WARWICK ARTS CENTRE AND THIS UNIQUE LOCATION TO OTHERS? WITHOUT QUESTION!” David Coates - Organiser of the International Federation for Theatre Research World Congress 2014

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Warwick Arts Centre is one of the largest venues in the UK, based at the centre of the University of Warwick, located in the Heart of England, the perfect venue for public, private and corporate events.

Warwick Arts Centre is easily accessible from the M42, M6 and M40 and within easy reach of Birmingham International Airport. Situated just a 10 minute drive from Coventry Train Station, with direct rail links to London and the rest of the country and within a 20 minute drive of Birmingham, Stratford Upon Avon and Warwick.

Since it opened in 1974 Warwick Arts Centre has been a vital part of the cultural landscape of the Midlands and has hosted some of the biggest names in politics, business, music, comedy, theatre, dance and the visual arts. With a dedicated events team and skilled technicians at your disposal we can help you to deliver a world class event.

With multiple spaces available for hire throughout the year, for capacities of 2 – 2000, please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Event Sales artscentrehires@warwick.ac.uk 024 7652 3734

Here are a few different events we can host: • Exhibitions • Conferences • Conventions

Why choose us?

• The largest multi-space cultural venue outside of London • Flexible spaces suitable for events with capacities of 2 - 2000

• Special Events

• Easy transport links to Coventry, Birmingham and London

• Meetings

• Top of the range technical equipment

• Performances and Concerts

• Easy, on site car parking (FREE after 6pm and on weekends)

• Awards ceremonies • Team building days • Parties • Product launches

• Excellent catering facilities, fully licensed bar and restaurant on site • Thriving University campus with extensive facilities • Comprehensive event and production management from skilled professionals • Competitively priced • All spaces fully accessible 2

Butterworth Hall Following a major multi-million pound redevelopment, our 1500-seater concert hall, is state of the art and fit for the 21st Century. With a new hydraulic stage, fantastic acoustics, full wheelchair access, brand new technical equipment and a seating rake which moves back to reveal 525sq.m of flat floor space, our versatile Hall is fit to host any event. In addition we can provide a stunning new rehearsal/performance space, dressing rooms and band rooms for artists and performers and a kitchen for event preparation.

Helen Martin Studio Our beautiful, flexible Helen Martin Studio can be used as a performance venue, meeting or rehearsal room, workshop space, or to host your special event. With floor to ceiling windows, it is a bright airy space that can also be shut off completely from the outside world to create a room in which to host an intimate event.

Hire Both Together 3

Butterworth Hall and the Helen Martin Studio are located next to each other and make a perfect package when hired together.

Studio With an intimate feel, this 150 capacity black box Studio has a fully flexible seating arrangement, which suits small-scale theatre or intimate meeting / exhibition layout.

With a full lighting and sound package available, we can transform this space into whatever you need it to be.

Theatre Seating up to 550, audiences are assured of an excellent view of the stage and comfortable seating in this well-designed auditorium. Full lighting sound and AV packages are available for your event.

Cinema With Dolby digital sound and air-conditioning, our 220-seater cinema is the perfect space for your presentation, product launch, or screening.

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Warwick Arts Centre Floor Plans

Ground Floor

First Floor

Google link to tour: warwickartscentre.co.uk/virtualtour/

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Venue Capacities

Venue

Theatre Layout (fully seated)

Exhibition / Flat floor event space

Standing

1200

Cabaret

Boardroom

Reception / Dinner

350

Butterworth Hall

1540

525sq.m

(plus 780 seated balcony)

350

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(reduced if with dancefloor)

Theatre

550

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-

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Studio

150

144sq.m

119

144

27

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Helen Martin Studio

100

121sq.m

145

100

27

100

Cinema

220

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-

-

-

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WoodsScawen Room

250

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-

-

-

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National Grid Room

30

50.sq.m

50

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20

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Theatre Bar

-

50.sq.m

50

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(standing reception)

(Lecture Theatre)

50

*note that capacities are maximum and will vary according to requirements

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Contact us for our competitive rates of hire. artscentrehires@warwick.ac.uk 024 7652 3734 Need more information to be able to make your decision? • Request our information pack, to include technical specifications and rate card • Arrange a visit with our Events team and take a look around our facilities