Theatre - Facilities

Uppingham Theatre

Uppingham Theatre is one of the most pleasant and best equipped small theatres in the country, presenting up to 100 events a year for the general public and members of Uppingham School. Seating 300, it is ideal for conferences, lectures, presentations, concerts and recitals. All seating has a clear view of the stage, and audibility is excellent, with a professional sound system and fully computerised lighting. Downstairs there is a licensed bar and and exhibition area with seating for up to 50.
The very large stage (one of the largest in a privately owned theatre) can be used for receptions, with ample room for presentation of refreshment. There are no cooking facilities, but ample electrical points for tea, coffee etc

There is an induction loop for the hard of hearing and full access to the auditorium and the Bar for the disabled.

For full details of the technical facilities and an electrical, lighting and floor plan, please ring the theatre on 01572 820822 to speak to the Manager, Alastair McLachlan, or 01572 820824 to speak to the Technical Manager, Mark Thomas.

In addition to the Theatre the following rooms and halls are available through upp.the.arts. Please ring 01572 822216 to speak to Charles Menzies.

The Memorial Hall

The Memorial Hall seats 650 people and has an Undercroft room below for pre- or post-event receptions. Symphony orchestra concerts are regularly staged, as well as other major events. Both are available for hire; rates on application.

Room dimensions:

Memorial Hall	27metres x 14 metres
Stage	13.5 metres x 4 metres
Undercroft	15.5 metres x 14 metres

Both rooms have telephone points and ample power points. The Undercroft has a finishing kitchen and catering services can be provided by negotiation. There are full access and toilet facilities for the disabled, but no hearing loop currently exists.

The Old School Room

The Old School Room is an historic and beautiful room originally used for the majority of the teaching at Uppingham School in the early 19th Century. Seating approximately 80 people, able to house 100 standing, it has a magnificent vaulted ceiling, dramatic lighting, and recently restored frescoes of major classical and English literary figures - Cicero, Dante, Wordsworth, Scott - designed to inspire Victorian pupils to greater efforts.

Ideal for formal events (not for seated meals), talks, conference events, concerts or recitals, it adds a sense of living history and privilege to any event. Situated next to the Chapel, it is also ideal for wedding receptions. There are currently no facilities for the disabled - the room is situated on the first floor and reached by stairs.

Uppingham’s New Drama Studio

In September 2006 Uppingham School’s new Drama Studio will open. A purpose built teaching, rehearsal and performance space with attached classrooms, it will seat 80-100, and will play a part in the upp.the.arts programme. Ideal for small scale and experimental drama, for poetry evenings, chamber music, talks and meetings, it will be available for public use, although exact details of timings and other arrangements have yet to be established. The current theatre bar will serve both auditoriums. Please contact 01572 820822 if you would like further details.