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Private Hire

HIRE OUR THEATRE FOR PERFORMANCES, MEETINGS, WORKSHOPS, PHOTOSHOOTS, FILMING, REHEARSALS AND MORE.

It is possible to hire our open-air theatre at Hever Castle for private events. Organisations such as Hever Primary School, Rock Choir, St John’s Ambulance and International Needs have chosen to do so over the years.

The following information provides some basic details regarding the venue and should help you decide whether the Festival Theatre might be the right venue for your event.

  • The auditorium has one continuous roof, so all seats are undercover. The transparent roof is glorious for enjoying the vista, and star gazing in the evenings! In addition, there is space on the lawn areas to either side of the stage where audience members bring their own seating.
  • The walls can be closed for the colder months allowing events to take place all year.
  • The stage is fully covered and is 9.6 metres wide by 7.2 meters deep, with approximately 3m distance in height from the stage floor to the lighting truss.
  • Our technical event company Visual Elements Ltd are on hand to support your event with technical packages in place. They can also discuss bespoke packages with you and advise you on the venue.
  • There are two dressing room tents and space for prop and costume storage immediately behind the stage within the same covered canopy.
  • Theatre hire includes full use of our lighting facilities, sound can be provided by negotiation. Hire also includes a technician to oversee your whole visit, and operate your lighting (if required). A technical spec can be provided upon request. We also provide a Front of House Manager, and stewards by negotiation for your performance.

Theatre Hire includes access to a proportion of Hever Castle gardens: the Two Sister’s Lawn, the Rose and Blue Gardens and the Lakeside picnicking areas.

The Guthrie Pavilion can form part of your facilities for the evening and can provide pre-theatre suppers for your audience / guests. There is also scope to provide event specific catering such as, sponsors packages, a gala dinner or hog roast, subject to negotiation with the restaurants operators. In addition the Theatre Bar can open on the theatre lawn serving hot and cold drinks and hot and cold snacks.

If you would like to discuss your event in more detail please contact ailsa@heverfestival.co.uk or telephone 07379 488477