Arts and Theatre
From contemporary craft to the best in regional theatre.Theatre
Bakewellians over a certain age are sure to remember our signature room. The venue for many a dance, the Assembly Room Theatre played a formative role in most children’s past as the venue for the town pantomime. See our What’s On guide, for details of current productions.
A purpose-built theatre with stage, proscenium arch and movable apron, the Assembly Room Theatre is a wonderful venue for live performers. We have everything you need to put on a great show and a sprung floor to dance the night away. We have the space for 168 seated theatre-style, and up to 300 standing.
Arts and Craft
Newly renovated and equipped with a fantastic gallery hanging system, the Court Room Gallery is the perfect venue for arts and exhibitions. Originally the Town’s magistrates court, the Gallery offers heritage with a contemporary edge. Housing an exhibition of original prints by The Sheffield Printmakers, with Court Room Gallery hosts a range of contemporary arts and craft events, exhibitions and private viewings. Bakewell Town Hall hosts a number of sales of contemporary craft and printmaking, the Court Room Gallery offers a superb venue for parties and weddings.
- 168 seated theatre-style, and up to 300 standing.
- Sprung parquet dance floor
- Dimensions:
- 7 x 240v power sockets
- Three-phase power to rear of stage
- Direct access to a fully-licenced bar.
- Catering kitchen facilities
Stage dimensions:
10.5m x 4.6m Proscenium arch with apron. Curtain and roller scenery. Backstage access to toilets and 2 dressing rooms.
Lighting rig:
- 6 x 1000w Long PAR 64 cans, 2 barn doors;
- 8 x 1000w PAR 64 Medium Floods
- Transcension 6 channel Dimmer Rack
- Transcension Scene Setter DC 1224 DMX Controller
- 4 x LEDJ Stratos Wash DMX RGB 336 x 10mm LED Panel
Room Dimensions: 15m x 7m
Stage Dimensions: 5.5m x 2m
Dedicated kitchen facilities.
Disabled toilet facilities.
Three very large windows: excellent natural light.
Wooden parquet floor.
Hanging rails system: 9m run; space for up to 40 works.
Integral softlight halogen lighting.