Do you need somewhere large or small? Business or pleasure? Whatever your need, Oakengates Theatre can offer what’s right for you. With three main areas to entertain, Oakengates is the obvious choice.
Looking for the IDEAL venue?
Oakengates Theatre has been transformed into a state of the art performance and community space, learning zone and Children's Centre now called The Place , the new centre offers a unique selection of services to users in the area. Situated just a few minutes drive from the M54, Telford Town Centre and historic Ironbridge Gorge, there couldn't be a more central venue for the perfect event.
Auditorium The auditorium offers a flexible space for hosting a wide range of events and performances, fully equipped with the latest technology with PA, lighting rig, flat floor matrix and tiered seating system that can be tailored for your event. The space has sprung beech flooring, a raised stage with access with ample wing space and use of four dressing rooms, shower, WC and green room. The stage is also equipped with a 1.5 ton hydraulic lift with access from the stage door at the rear of the building. The stage has disabled access from the Green Room.
Auditorium dimensions
16m x 27m
Ceiling height
6m
Capacities
Theatre 641, Dinner Dance 300, Cabaret 400
Stage dimensions
12.5 x 16.5m
Ceiling height
7.5m
Dressing Room areas Green Room with adjacent toilet facilities, Wheelchair accessible All dressing rooms are accessed via stairs:
Room dimensions
Dressing Room 1
3.3m x 4m
Dressing Room 2
4.3m x 3m
Dressing Room 3(en-suite toilet facilities)
6.1m x 4m
Dressing Room 4
5m x 4.4m
Community Room
The Community Room is designed for hosting the perfect boardroom meeting or small theatre style event. This light and airy space offers relaxed, contemporary surroundings
Room dimensions
4.65m x 8m
Ceiling height
2.45m
Capacities
Classroom 10, Boardroom 20, Theatre 30
Interview Room
The interview room is situated in the entrance foyer at The Place, this space is ideally suited for small meetings and offers an abundance of natural light, telephone point, round table which seats up to six people.
Room dimensions
2.9m x 3.5m
Ceiling height
2.85m
Gallery Bar
The Gallery Bar is an exciting new space which can adapt to a wide variety of events. The Gallery Bar hosts touring exhibitions and work by local and regional artistes and provides a unique setting for your event. This space is also used as a hospitality area for clients (bar service not included).
