Artists and companies wishing to present live performance seasons (I.e. theatre, dance, comedy, music, opera) at Mechanics are invited to enquire using the Enquiry Form below. Season proposals will be considered using the following criteria:
— High-quality, original work
— Well-researched with a clear rationale
— Experimental, pushing artform boundaries, or innovating within a specific artform
— Considers cultural safety, environmental sustainability, access and inclusion
— Well-planned and financially viable
Download the Brunswick Mechanics Institute hire pack here.
Theatre
↓ More infoThe Theatre is a classic blackbox with a 110-seat retractable tiered seating bank. The space is fully equipped with a suite of lighting, sound and some AV equipment.
Stage Dimensions
With seating bank: 9.2m (d) x 8.4m (w)
Without seating bank: 15.9m (d) x 8.4m (w)
Capacity: 110 –120 seated
Equipment: A full suite of lighting, sound, limited AV equipment and rostra available to hirers. Conditions may apply in some cases
Facilities: Tables, chairs, shared kitchen facilities, dressing room and backstage storage space, WiFi, wheelchair accessible, heating/cooling
Suitable for:
- Live performance (theatre, contemporary dance, music)
- Screenings and cinema events
- Literary launches
- Presentations
- Creative developments and showings
- Micro-festivals
Prices here.
Studio 1
↓ More infoStudio 1 is a large bright room with hardwood floors, white walls, high ceilings and four large windows.
Room Dimensions: 10m x 6.3m
Equipment: Limited lighting, sound and AV equipment available to hirers
Facilities: Tables, chairs, shared kitchen facilities, WiFi, whiteboards, heating/cooling
Suitable for:
- Creative developments and showings
- Rehearsals
- Workshops and classes
- Meetings
- Small functions
- Auditions
Prices here.
