The Assembly Rooms Theatre
Fully refurbished in 2019, thanks to a £2.4m investment by Durham University, this beautiful, historic theatre has been serving the city for over 120 years. In 2023 it was renamed the Sir Thomas Allen Assembly Rooms Theatre.

A well-equipped proscenium theatre, with scene dock to stage right. Scene dock is accessible from Palace Green, but this access is neither particularly wide, nor flat.

The venue has full disabled access for visitors, but not for performers - though it is "close". Please contact us if this is a concern.

View from stage

Performance space Proscenium arch with significant forestage. Available height depends on flown rig; specific requirements may be able to be accommodated.

Audience entrance to the theatre. The Box Office is seen up the first flight of stairs; the auditorium entrance is a further two flights above.

The larger of two available dressing rooms, each with ensuite WC. Any given show will likely have access to one of these to prepare, whilst the previous show is performing.

Stage Dimensions; the scene dock and main entrance from dressing rooms (below) is to stage right

Specifications

Has a stage? YES 6m (width) x 9m (depth); vertical clearance 3m

Dressing Room YES

Bar (outside performance space) YES

Backstage area YES

Please note that even in venues with storage space, a limited amount can be decidated to each show, and this must be discussed in advance

Tech

Lighting rig YES

PA System YES

On site technician YES

Ready to perform?

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Note: Located opposite Hatfield College. No public parking, limited disabled parking on North Bailey. Disabled lift giving access to auditorium. Otherwise access is via stairs.
Venue Details

Address

40 North Bailey

Durham

Co. Durham

DH1 3ET
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