Hire Space
The Forge Arts Venue is available to hire for any event, from concerts and rehearsals to meetings and corporate functions or wedding receptions and private parties.
Musicians and Artists
The Forge Venue is a custom-built, acoustically-designed performance space seating up to 125 people. Facilities include a Steinway grand piano; recording, sound and lighting equipment; projector; infra-red induction loop system for the hard of hearing; staging; chairs and tables; green room with toilet and shower. For full details, please see specification or contact us.
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Arts Organisations and Charities
The Forge lends itself perfectly to arts-based activities such as workshops, rehearsals and read-throughs as well as being an ideal place to hold auditions, training days, book launches and fundraising events. We are fully disability accessible and our facilities include an infra-red induction loop system for the hard-of-hearing, staging, chairs and tables. For full details, please see specification or contact us
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Commercial Hire
The intimate nature of The Forge makes it the ideal space for meetings, training days, and other corporate functions. We are also fully equipped for commercial hospitality packages such as tailor-made concerts and arts-based training days. Catering is available from Caponata restaurant. For full details, please see specification or contact us
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Private Hire
The Forge and Caponata restaurant would be delighted to host your special occasion. We can provide fabulous live music and a delicious food & drink, all set within a friendly family-run atmosphere. For full details, please see specification or contact us
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