Forge Theatre & Arts Hub

The Forge Theatre is a proscenium arch theatre with a thrust forestage as well as an orchestra pit and a seating capacity for 362 patrons. The venue is most suited to music and drama performances and presents a professional program of visiting theatrical productions as well as local dance school and musical theatre performances as well as seminars and conferences.

The auditorium has experienced technical staff and is equipped with a professional-quality lighting system and full-range PA system to ensure your event looks and sounds its best.

Backstage there are two large dressing rooms which can accommodate up to 20 people each and include toilet and shower facilities together with illuminated dressing tables and mirrors.

The McKean Room is a small multi-purpose carpeted room with black curtained windows and dimmable lighting which can accommodate up to 40 people depending on your set up requirements. The room is equipped with tables and chairs to suit various arrangements such as theatre style, boardroom style and classroom style. The room is suitable for meetings, presentations, workshops, training sessions, small conferences and intimate performances as well as drama and music classes.

McKean Room equipment including data projector, screen, microphones, small PA system and whiteboard can be supplied for an additional charge. The room can also be used as a breakout room for conferences.