We make theatre. You make theatre. Hiring us makes sense.
Our Space 1 and Space 2 auditoria are ideal for staging showcases, scratch nights and ceremonies.
You’ll have a dedicated team of professional technicians, a team of welcome hosts and we also offer a full Box Office service for your ticketing needs.
We also offer bespoke hire packages to schools and community groups in the region for their theatre shows or events.
Space 1
Our main auditorium is equipped with all the modern technology you will need for a showstopping event, and perfect for conferences and panel events as well as performances. Both stage and seating are wheelchair accessible and the space is equipped with a hearing loop. Space has a capacity of 300 for theatre, or 120 for a cabaret-style night.
Space 2
Space 2 is a highly flexible space with a semi-sprung floor, ideal for seminars and workshops, technical rehearsals and screenings. The capacity is 76 for theatre, or 30 for board.
Getting to Contact
Contact is in a central location close to Manchester University, with good public transport connections close by.
We are:
A 20 minute drive from Manchester Airport
A 25 minute walk from Piccadilly Station
A 15 minute walk from Oxford Road Station
A 20 minute walk to St Peter’s Square Metrolink
Previous Clients
We’re proud to have hosted events for Amnesty International, The University of Manchester, BBC, CBeebies, The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, Schools Shakespeare Festival and many more.
To enquire about venue hire, please complete our venue enquiry form and return to hires@contactmcr.com, or call our events team on 07917950468.