The Theatre
Main auditorium
Capacity
- Seated
- up to 550
- Dining
- up to 180
Operator's hire page: "With a capacity of 550 and a stage that can seat 180 diners". The 180 is dining on the stage itself.
Theatre
5 hireable spaces
Bristol Old Vic
Up to 550
capacity
5 spaces
hireable
Contact the venue for dates and times
available for hire
About this venue
Bristol Old Vic is a Georgian theatre on King Street, in continuous use since 1766 and the oldest working theatre auditorium in the English-speaking world. The restored auditorium has red-and-gold tiers and modern stage technology, and the building also holds the Weston Studio, the Grade I listed Coopers' Hall and a public foyer, all of which are available for hire.
The Spaces
The Foyer
Foyer
Capacity
- Standing
- up to 500
Operator's hire page: "With a capacity of 500, you'll have exclusive use of the bar area, the Dias and the Balconies".
The Weston Studio
Studio theatre
Capacity
- Standing
- up to 80
- Seated
- up to 148
Operator's hire page: "up to 80 guests" for standing receptions and "up to 148 delegates" for presentations and conferences. The 80 is a reception figure, not a maximum occupancy.
Coopers' Hall
Grade I listed hall
Capacity
- Standing
- up to 200
- Seated
- up to 150
- Dining
- up to 120
Operator's hire page: "up to 120 formally-seated guests, 150 theatre-style and 200 for canapes and drinks receptions". Theatre-style recorded as seated, receptions as standing.
The Foyle Room
Meeting room
Capacity
- Boardroom
- up to 12
Operator's hire page: "perfect for meetings and private dining for up to 12 guests".
Technical and venue information is available directly from the venue.
Gallery
Location
Bristol Old Vic, King Street, Bristol BS1 4ED
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