The Performing Arts Centre boasts two indoor theatres with flexible spaces, an outdoor theatre, a dance studio, and a music department consisting of several individual music rooms. It has a central foyer area with a licensed bar on the first floor where refreshments can be served during breaks or intervals. The Centre can be hired exclusively as a whole or any of the rooms can be hired out independently. See further information on each venue below:
The Humphreys Theatre seats 338 and is on the first and second floor of the building. It has retractable seating allowing the room to be converted into a hall or drama/dance space on the first floor only.
The Deayton is a theatre and drama space on the first floor of the building which seats up to 67 on the tiered seating but further free seating can be added to allow up to 107. The seating is retractable allowing the room to be converted into a hall or drama/dance space. The Deayton also has a dividing screen to create two rooms should you require.
The Orchard Theatre is an outdoor space accessed from the central foyer on the first floor and has a wooden decked performing area and a grass bank with fitted benches for naturally tiered seating for up to 72.
The Dance Studio is situated on the ground floor and has air-conditioning and built in Bluetooth ceiling speakers.
The foyer of the is a welcoming and stylish space, perfect for guests to gather before and after performances. Located on the first floor, it features a licensed bar, offering refreshments during intervals, and provides a relaxed atmosphere for socializing. Its modern design and spacious layout make it an ideal spot for mingling and enjoying the vibrant energy of the venue.
To book, simply fill out the enquiry form on our “Contact Us” page or send an email to lettings@caterhamschool.co.uk and a member of our team will respond promptly to assist you.
Yes, we offer ample on-site parking for your guests. If required, signage will be provided to guide them to the designated parking areas on the day of your event.
The Performing Arts Centre is located at the top of a hill and there are a number of stairs to climb to reach it from the main car park. It is possible to drive up to the back of the Centre and drop off guests with mobility issues so they can avoid the stairs however the driver must then park in the main car park. Once inside the venue there is an accessible lift to take guests with mobility issues to the first floor of the Humphreys and the ground floor of the building. Due to the theatre seating being fixed, any wheelchair users must be positioned in front of the first row of theatre seats. There is an accessible toilet in the Humphreys next to this area.
We’d love to show you around! Please contact us to schedule a site visit with a member of our team.
Yes, exclusive hire is available. Please refer to our brochure for our hire rates.
Yes, we can provide technical assistance for £20+VAT per hour. Our Head Technician will review the requirements for your booking, and where he deems it necessary, we will arrange for an extra member of technical staff at an additional cost.
Unfortunately, we do not handle ticket sales. We recommend using platforms such as Eventbrite to manage ticketing for your show. We can help with marketing and promoting your event on our social platforms if deemed appropriate.
Please speak to your venue contact.
Our venue has a minimum hire period of 4 hours.
