The Maltings (Berwick) Trust provides a diverse and high quality cultural programme of live performances, exhibitions, workshops, events and film for Berwick and its surrounding communities throughout the year.
We operate according to a strategic programming policy and long term business model, and work with local community organisations to support their events. We’re also able to host large meetings and small conferences, including offering a full catering service.
We’ll consider requests to hire/use our facilities in the light of this – and also reserve the right to refuse requests to hire/use our space on this basis.
Availability is limited as we give priority to our own core programme, and we strongly advise you contact us at least nine months in advance to discuss your requirements.
MAIN HOUSE THEATRE
At 300 seats, our Main House theatre is the largest venue in the area, and is suitable for conferences, presentations, screenings and live events.
State-of-the-art digital projection facilities, large cinema screen and Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound.
Raked seating (steps) plus a balcony tier.
Fully technically equipped with lighting and P.A. system, and our helpful technical team are always on hand to make sure your event goes to plan.
STUDIO
Capacity: 120 standing, 70 seated on retractable seating, 50 seated in “cabaret-style” conferencing.
A fully-equipped black box studio theatre, cinema, rehearsal and meeting space.
Can function as a large open space (around 140m2) that’s ideal for workshops, rehearsals, large meetings and presentations.
Room size: 13m (d) x 8.5m (w).
Steinway piano in situ.
Digital projector and retractable large screen suitable for screenings or presentations.
Fully technically equipped with lighting and P.A. system, and our helpful technical team are always on hand to make sure your event goes to plan.
STAGE DOOR BAR AND CAFE BAR
The Stage Door Bar is a characterful evening space for our audiences, but during the day it can provide a relaxed and informal space for small meetings. Capacity is 100 standing, 45 seated. Our Café Bar just off the foyer is also available for private hire in the evening, depending on the venue’s wider programme schedule.
Contact our Café Bar Manager, Helen Close to find out more.
GYMNASIUM GALLERY
This unique space adjacent to Berwick Barracks is primarily used for visual arts exhibitions, but is occasionally used for other live events. Contact our Head of Visual Arts James Lowther to find out more.
VENUE HIRE CHARGES
Main House
Tue-Thu: £1200 (+ VAT) + 10% Box Office charges (+VAT)
Fri & Sat: £1600 (+ VAT) + 10% Box Office charges (+ VAT)
Sun & Mon: £1700 (+ VAT) + 10% Box Office charges (+ VAT)
Studio
Tue – Thu: £300 (+ VAT) + 10% Box Office charges (+ VAT)
Fri & Sat: £450 (+ VAT) + 10% Box Office charges (+ VAT)
Sun & Mon: £550 (+ VAT) + 10% Box Office charges (+ VAT)
Professional performance hires include up to 4 hours technical support time for preparation prior to the event, during the event itself, and get out. Additional charges of £30 + VAT per hour will be made for any extra technical time required. Use of our green room and a dressing room during the event is also included. Front of house services are included in the charge.
Please note that any tickets for your event must be sold exclusively through our box office, and that a £1 Capital Development contribution must be included in all ticket prices and will be retained by The Maltings (Berwick) Trust. Basic marketing support (page on The Maltings website, inclusion in brochure, printed monthly calendar and weekly eNews) included in hire charge. Additional Marketing support may be available for a fee. For more information on how we can promote your event, email our marketing team.
REHEARSAL, MEETING & CONFERENCE HIRE CHARGES
VENUE HIRE ONLY (no Technical/Front of House support):
Main House: £300 for a minimum 3 hour hire, £75 p/h thereafter, no VAT (Tue-Sat only)
Studio: £37.50 per hour, no VAT (Tue-Sat only)
Stage Door Bar: £17.50 per hour no VAT (schedule dependent)
VENUE HIRE (plus Technical/Front of House support):
Main House: £420 for a minimum 3 hour hire, £110 thereafter, + VAT (Tue-Sat only)
Studio: £67.50 per hour + VAT (Tue-Sat only)
This includes the services of one technician during the length of the hire. Additional charges of £30 + VAT per hour will be made for any extra technical time required.
MEETING ROOM HIRE (capacity: 15)
Commercial use:
Hourly rate £15 (no VAT)
Half day (10am – 1pm or 1pm – 4pm) £40 (no VAT)
Full day (10am – 4pm) £80 (no VAT)
Community/charity/non-profit use:
Hourly rate £12.50 (no VAT)
Half day (10am – 1pm or 1pm – 4pm) £30 (no VAT)
Full day (10am – 4pm) £60 (no VAT)
Extended use (outside of our 10am-4pm opening hours) may be possible, charged at a rate of £30 + VAT p/h (schedule dependent).
Room Layout: Conference style, with chairs to sit 15 people. Large screen TV at end of the room.
Equipment: Large screen TV with HDMI attachment capabilities, USB conference phone, USB conference camera.
Internet: WI-FI Available (no additional charge)
Access: First floor. Accessible only via stairs (15 steps). Unfortunately there is no disabled access to our meeting room.
Catering: There are no on-site self-catering facilities, but during opening hours our Box Office sells cold refreshments and the Café Bar is available for hot drinks and food. The Maltings Café Bar may be able to provide additional catering facilities for an additional fee; to discuss further please contact Café Bar Manager helen.close@maltingsberwick.co.uk.
CINEMA HIRE:
Main House: £400 + VAT for a minimum 3 hour hire, £110 + VAT thereafter (Tue-Sat only)
Studio: £200 + VAT for a minimum 3 hour hire, £67.50 + VAT thereafter (Tue-Sat only)
This includes the services of one technician for up to 3 hours. Additional charges will be made for any extra technical time. Additional charges will be incurred to gather the distributors license to screen any given film. Typically films must be at least three months old to grant a private screening license (costs for which are usually between £150- £200 + VAT, charged to the hirer at cost price). Hirers must provide their own copy of the film on either DVD or Blu Ray.
CATERING
Coffee, tea and food can be arranged by contacting our Café Bar Manager, Helen Close.
WHO TO CONTACT
To discuss hiring The Maltings for performances, conferences or meetings, please contact our Programme Manager- Daniel Cox.
If you have any specific Technical enquiries, please contact our Technical Manager – James Manningham.