Venue Hire at The King Alfred Phoenix Theatre

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EST. 1960

A 120-seat auditorium, fully refurbished with state-of-the-art lighting, sound and AV equipment.

a stage ready for your idea.

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A 120-seat auditorium, fully refurbished with state of the art lighting, sound and audio-visual equipment, three bright changing rooms and a green room, the Phoenix is all set to move into the future and continue to produce, startling, innovative and dynamic work.

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Theatre specifications

THEATRE PLAN

A versatile flat-floor space seating up to 120 on fully retractable raked bleachers, with standing capacity for 150. Download the theatre plan to explore seating configurations and layout options.

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THEATRE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Fully equipped with professional lighting (72 channels), a MIDAS M32R digital mixing desk, Christie projector, and a flexible stage accommodating end-on, traverse and in-the-round configurations. Download the full tech pack for complete details.

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Facilities

Whether you’re looking for a theatre for plays or musicals, a venue for concerts or dance, an auditorium for lectures or conferences, the King Alfred Phoenix Theatre can facilitate them all.

STAGE & SEATING

120-seat auditorium, fully retractable with a 150 standing capacity. The stage is a non-sprung, black-painted wooden floor measuring 15m x 7m (or an 8 x 7m playing area with full seating out), with retractable bleachers allowing for flat floor configuration. Upstage right is a wing space that links to all dressing rooms and Green room. Upstage left is an entrance out to the foyer. There is also access through the audience. It is possible to offer traverse and in-the-round performances with a reduced seating capacity.

TECH

BACKSTAGE

bar

FULLY RETRACTABLE seating

The Theatre

Seating for 120 people

Main Stage

Dressing Rooms

Fully equipped for cast members

Phoenix Bar

Open for pre-show drinks and refreshments

Main Entrance

Main Entrance located on North End Road

Lighting & Sound Desk

State of the art AV configuration

TAKE A LOOK AROUND OUR SPACE

What people say about the space

      EXCELLENT  
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   Lucia H Chung 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Played and attended friends’ experimental music shows at King Alfred Phoenix Theatre. Absolutely stunning environment and very nice sound system. Friendly and professional staff. Definitely worth a visit if you haven’t been.
  
 
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   Jack Chuter 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Such a gem of a space. We played a show here and had the best time. The sound was crystal clear and the lighting options were really versatile too. Matt (the tech lead on site) held the event so beautifully, making sure we had everything we needed. Can't wait to play here again.
  
 
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   Nikki Hurley 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Beautiful grounds, lovley theatre
  
 
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   Richard Moulder 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Performed on that stage countless times 1967-1970. Happy days. Excellent facilities.
  
 
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   FEV TESFA 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fast response to enquiries from the team
  
 
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   Zoe Weiner 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A delightful and versatile space that nurtures and celebrates creativity in a professional way. You want to hang out here more to make things and see things.
  
 
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   Whetstone Musical Theatre Group 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What a fabulous week we had at King Alfred Phoenix theatre . It’s a newly refurbished venue with state of the art tech facilities . Also amazing back stage dressing rooms / green room and shower . The tech team supplied by the theatre to assist the show were so professional and helpful . Any issues were quickly resolved making it a smooth run . Shout out to Matt who lit the show perfectly !
If you are a community theatre looking for a smaller venue ( 120 seats ) go take a look . We have already booked for 2026 !
  
 
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   Joyce Ruan 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a truly excellent experience working with the theatre. The facilities were well maintained and technically well equipped, which made both rehearsals and performance run smoothly.

The theatre team were very good throughout the entire process — always supportive, patient, and highly professional. From pre-production communication to the get-in, performance, and get-out, we felt very well looked after, and any questions or issues were handled quickly and kindly.
  
 
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   Jason Morell 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The technical facilities are excellent with great lighting and  projection facilities. The stage space is very adaptable with adjustable blacks and rostra to create different height levels if needed. The space is acoustically excellent and audience friendly with flexible audience seating (100-120). The dressing room spaces are a good size, the green room comfortable and spacious. There is a good bar area for pre-performance refreshments Everything is kept immaculately. The technical support by Matt Cargill is exemplary. The venue puts many better known places to shame. It is a credit to the venue manager Rob Messik and the team behind it and deserves wider recognition.