FIND YOUR SPACE
Let's be real: independent producing takes a lot of heart right now. When the big commercial touring circuits feel shaky, the lifeblood of theatre always returns to intimate, bold spaces where artists can take risks without breaking the bank.
We believe a venue should be an active partner in your season, which is why we’ve reshaped our hire models to reduce upfront pressure and share the risk when your show performs well. Whether you are testing an intimate new script, planning a short run, or staging a full-scale production, use the estimator below to explore our flexible pathways.
Built with indie artists in mind, from low-footprint Flexi-Share seasons and intimate Clubroom packages to full main-stage lock-outs, our models aim to adapt to your actual producing reality. Our goal is simple: help you find the right room and a realistic plan before you commit.
*Best for complex bookings, tight timelines or projects that don’t fit neatly into the estimator.
TWO SPACES, TWO PATHWAYS, CHOOSE YOURS
The Showroom
The Showroom is our flagship black-box theatre and performance venue in Prahran, ideal for independent theatre, cabaret, comedy, musical theatre, live music, dance, circus and touring productions seeking a flexible theatre hire space in Melbourne.
With a comfortable capacity of 80 - 100 seats, raked seating, a generous stage floor, classy theatrical atmosphere, great acoustics, well appointed dressing/green rooms and backstage facilities, The Showroom is well suited to productions wanting a complete theatre experience with strong audience presence.
Best suited to:
Flexi-Share seasons
Extended Flexi seasons
Lock-Out productions
Single events and special performances
Theatre, cabaret, comedy, music, dance and multidisciplinary performance
More developed productions requiring a stronger venue presence
Stage Dimensions
MAIN STAGE
Width: 8800mm (front) / 7200mm (back) *Depth: 4500mm
STAGE EXTENSION (D SHAPE CURTAIN OPTIONAL)
Width: 4670mm * Depth: 2600mm
The Clubroom
The Clubroom is our intimate small theatre and creative development space in Prahran, ideal for artists looking for a lower-risk alternative to larger venue hire.
With a comfortable capacity of approximately 35 seats, The Clubroom offers a close-up audience experience suited to trial seasons, new writing, solo shows, comedy, cabaret, spoken word, readings, workshops, rehearsals and creative development.
Positioned as a flexible small performance space in Melbourne, The Clubroom is especially useful for artists testing audience response, building new work, or presenting a compact season without the pressure of a larger room.
Best suited to:
Flexi-Share seasons
Clubroom Development Share
Clubroom Tryout Package
New writing, solo shows, comedy, cabaret and spoken word
Readings, workshops, rehearsals and creative development
Smaller productions testing audience response
Stage Dimensions
Width: 3200mm
Depth: 2200mm
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Hire Model At A Glance
Flexi-Share Rates: For low-footprint shows that can share the venue with other productions and reset the space after each session.
Extended Flexi: For longer low-footprint productions that still do not require a fixed set, storage or exclusive use of the room.
Lock-Out: For productions needing exclusive room use, longer access, fixed set, storage, substantial technical setup or greater control of the space.
Clubroom Development Share: A venue-approved low-upfront option for selected emerging work, readings, trial seasons and dark-spot bookings in The Clubroom.
Clubroom Tryout Package: A lower-risk 3 or 4 performance mini-season for artists testing new work, building word of mouth or growing toward a larger season.
Single Event Hire: For one-off events, launches, talks, showcases, filmed events, private functions or special presentations.
Rehearsal, Audition & Creative Development: For non-public creative use, including rehearsals, auditions, readings, workshops and development sessions.
Access & Bump-In
Our theatres are situated on Level 1 of 50 Clifton Street and are accessed by stairs only.
There are 25 steps from street level to the venue foyer, with handrails on both sides. Due to the age and configuration of the building, wheelchair access cannot currently be accommodated.
Please take this into account when planning bump-in, equipment, props, set pieces, accessibility requirements or external suppliers.
Ready to plan your season?
Start with the estimator, or contact us directly if your booking needs a tailored conversation.