The Empress is a versatile performance space for concerts, theatre, dance, live shows, and immersive events. Featuring a large raised stage, professional lighting, full black draping, and capacity for up to 200 seated or 250 standing guests, it delivers a true theatrical experience with industrial edge and broad creative appeal.
The Temperance Garden Bar is a fully covered open-air oasis, perfect for intimate performances and relaxed events. With lush styling, festoon lighting, and capacity for up to 138 guests, it creates a warm, immersive atmosphere ideal for acoustic sets, casual shows, and social gatherings.
Moon Bar is Arcana’s hidden speakeasy-style venue, featuring low lighting, a private bar, and an intimate stage. Perfect for boutique performances, stand-up comedy, jazz nights, and exclusive events, it offers a unique behind-the-curtain experience that brings artists and audiences closer together.
Professional dance floor
Professional grade sprung floor with tarkett covering
Professional Audio
Professional-grade EON and JBL speakers, X32 Behringer Console & radio microphones
Five Aerial points
Five aerial points available with lyra and tissu apparatus
Raked Theatre Seating
Raked seating options accommodating 80-200 people
Surround 5m high curtains
360 degrees of 5m high black theatre curtains
Close to Public Transport
Train Station 8 min walk, bus stops 5 min walk
Huge Lighting Rig
Huge lighting rig with 7 moving heads, 24 LED parcans, 4 profiles, 8 multipars and Hazer
On-site Parking
25 on-site car parks and 200 street parks available
Dressing Room Facilities
Side stage access to the dressing room with mirrors and a/c
Ticketing System
Customisable ticketing system for workshops, theatre shows and cabaret events
Ground Floor Access
4m wide x 6m high roller door access on the ground floor
Garden Bar for guests
Craft beers, quality wines and spirits available before, during and after your show
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