VENUE HIRE
HIRE THE NUTSHELL.
We offer a variety of hire opportunities at The Nutshell suitable for workshops, rehearsals, exhibitions, productions and one-off events for creatives, businesses and the community; explore below and contact us to find out more.
BASIC HIRE.
STUDIO
Ground Floor • 12x9m
STANDARD PRICE
HOURLY: £80
HALF DAY (4hrs): £280
FULL DAY (9hrs): £550
CREATIVE / CHARITY PRICE
HOURLY: £48
HALF DAY (4hrs): £170
FULL DAY (9hrs): £350
PERFORMANCE STUDIO
First Floor • 15x9m • no lift access
STANDARD PRICE
HOURLY: £105
HALF DAY (4hrs): £380
FULL DAY (9hrs): £780
CREATIVE / CHARITY PRICE
HOURLY: £65
HALF DAY (4hrs): £240
FULL DAY (9hrs): £480
WHOLE VENUE
STANDARD PRICE
HOURLY: £150
HALF DAY (4hrs): £550
FULL DAY (9hrs): £1100
CREATIVE / CHARITY PRICE
HOURLY: £95
HALF DAY (4hrs): £300
FULL DAY (9hrs): £600
EXHIBITION HIRE.
Our ground-floor areas are available to hire for gallery exhibitions during school holidays: October half-term, February half-term, Easter Holidays, May/June half-term, Summer Holidays. We charge a weekly price which includes get-in and get-out hire, an open exhibition from 10am-4pm each day. A preview evening can be added at an additional charge. All applications will be assessed post email enquiry with us. You will get exclusive use of our ground floor studio/café space during your hire, use of our payment system and a basic social media and website promotion package.
SOLO EXHIBITION
PER WEEK: £600
Preview Evening: £216 (3 hours)
5% discount per additional week added (where available).
Discretionary 20% commission on all artwork sold.
Invigilation required
DUO EXHIBITION
PER WEEK: £900
Preview Evening: £216 (3 hours)
5% discount per additional week added (where available).
Discretionary 20% commission on all artwork sold.
Invigilation required
GROUP EXHIBITION
PER WEEK: £1200
Preview Evening: £216 (3 hours)
5% discount per additional week added (where available).
Discretionary 20% commission on all artwork sold.
Invigilation required
REHEARSE
PER WEEK: £1080
Hire our upstairs performance and rehearsal studio from 9am-5pm for five days (Mon-Fri). Chairs and tables available and use of our in-house PA system. Additional technical support available for an extra fee on request.
REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE HIRE
PERFORM
HALF DAY (7hrs): £600
FULL DAY(14hrs): £1100
Hire our intimate performance studio for your production, gig or concert. The Nutshell team will run a licensed bar and set-up your seating requirements. Additional technical support available for an extra fee on request. All ticket sales (after booking fee and levies) go to you.
Please note our performance studio is upstairs with no lift access.
PARTY & WEDDING HIRE
The Nutshell is a living and breathing arts venue tucked away at the bottom of the high-street. Less than 15 minutes walk from Winchester train station, The Nutshell offers a versatile, creative and bespoke space for your special DIY event; a perfect venue to create a unique experience. By hiring our venue, you are directly supporting local artists and arts eduction in Winchester; helping us to maintain and develop a diverse portfolio of workshops and events.
PARTIES
PRICE: £1250
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
10-hour hire period
licensed bar & staff
city centre venue
use of in-house pa system for playlists
1-hr next day pack-up
WEDDINGS
PRICE: £4,250
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
2-day hire
licensed bar & staff
city centre venue
use of in-house pa system for playlists
2-hr next day pack-up
linked event manager
all cutlery and plates
tables and chairs (basic)
Please note our performance studio is upstairs with no lift access.