Campus West has a range of spaces for hire to suit a variety of events.
We have a selection of intimate and larger spaces suitable for live shows, product launches, conferences and cinema private hire.
We have four Community Centres across Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield available to hire for groups, classes, children's parties, or any other purpose.
- Theatre and Cinema Hire
- Private Film Screenings
- Children's Birthday Parties
- Roller City
- Community Centre Hire
Here are our HIRE FEES. Please note that all hires must be paid in advance via our online secure booking system.
The Theatre / Cinema Screen 3
(Our multi-purpose theatre doubles up as our large cinema screen)
A 320 seat, fully equipped, purpose-built theatre. With the hire of The Theatre you get use of 5 dressing rooms and the Sheridan Studio.
The Sheridan Studio can host up to 15 people and is suitable for dance and rehearsals with its wooden floor and end to end mirror. It also has an adjoining kitchen.
We include up to 3 technical staff to support your event, plus the use of all the theatrical equipment you'll need to run a basic show. Anything special such as a smoke machine, follow spots, pyrotechnics etc you will have to provide and operate yourself. We do not own follow spot lamps but there is a pair on site which have been rented. If you wish to use them we can put you in touch with the hire company.
The Theatre is fully equipped with the latest cinema projectors and sound.
To book The Theatre, please complete this form Theatre Hire Online Application.
Cinema Screen 2
A 112 seat, fully equipped, purpose-built tiered cinema. Screen 2 can sometimes be used as a performance space for small productions. Prices on application.
Cinema Screen 1
A 41 seat purpose-built, fully equipped, tiered cinema. There are no AV capabilities within this screen. Screen 1 cannot be used as a performance space. Prices on application.
To book a cinema screen please complete this form Cinema Screen Hire Online Application
Auditoria HIRE FEES
How do I book the Theatre or Cinema Screens?
- Complete the relevant application form
- We send you a price based on the information supplied in the application form
- You agree the price
- We send you a contract for you to sign electronically
- Tickets can then go on sale
To book The Theatre, please complete this form Theatre Hire Online Application.
To book a cinema screen please complete this form Cinema Screen Hire Online Application
Theatre/Screen 3 technical information and Campus West logos
It is strongly recommended that you read this information and documents before you hire the theatre using the stage or as a performing space
Campus West Site Safety Rules
Please also read and be aware of the safety rules when hiring one of our spaces:
Terms and Conditions of Hire - for all auditoria at Campus West.
The use of each space requires the hirer to read and adhere to the these.
Ticket sales
We can happily sell tickets for your event at Campus West. The fee is 5% +VAT of what we sell for you through our ticking system either online, or at the venue.
How does this work?
Once we have your signed contract tickets can go on sale
We will need:
- Show title
- Perf start times
- Estimated length of the performances
- Ticket prices along with any discount you are offering
- Sales information - anything about the show including the director etc.
- Planned on sale date for the tickets
- A single image sized to the following:
- Banner 3200 x 1800px
- Thumbnails 1600 x 1200px
- Carousel Banner 2100 x 900px
Marketing your event
We will happily add your event info to our website if we are selling the tickets. We suggest you direct all your customers to your website, including a link to your event on our website. We will share the link once the show is set up on our website.
We do not offer inclusion any listings or brochures. Marketing your event can be hard work, please don't underestimate the time and money that this takes.
Private Film Screenings
We can offer private screenings for all occasions. Find about cinema hire here.
The Humphrey's Cafe Lounge
Humphrey's bar is open daily from 10am until the end of the interval of the last live performance.
You may request the bar to remain open until 11pm in the theatre hire application form, there is charge of £100 in VAT for this
Why to do charge to extend the bar opening hours?
In our experience very few people remain after the show, certainly not enough people to cover the cost of operating the bar.
Kids' Birthday Parties
We offer soft play, skate and bouncy castle parties all in great indoor spaces at Campus West. Find out more about private parties.
Roller City
Hire for non skating events
Our roller rink at Campus West can be hired on a regular basis depending on availability for dance classes or similar.
Roller City hires are required to read and adhere to the Roller City Terms and Conditions of Hire.
If you would like to book Roller City, please complete this Community Centre Hire Online Application.
Here are our HIRE FEES