your new theatre hub
We are very fortunate to be a part of the Outer Spaces network, an organisation that seeks to transform disused offices and commercial properties into studios for artists.
We now have a home at the Spectrum Building, featuring a large theatre/ rehearsal room, kitchen facilities, and 24 hour security.
We have transformed a simple office space into a working environment for theatre makers, featuring a theatre, rehearsal space, read through table, and community area.
Our theatre holds 25 seats and is ideal for workshops, talks, and rehearsed readings.
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Spectrum
76 Waterloo Street
Glasgow G2 7AT
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There are two entrances to the hub.
One faces onto Waterloo Street with sliding doors. This is a ground floor entrance with steps and a accessibility lift to go up to the main atrium.
The second entrance faces Blythswood street with a narrow sliding door and two steps leading to main atrium.
Once inside the atrium there are both stairs and lifts leading to our floor.
Our floor and hub are fully accessible.
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We believe that creativity should never be held back by financial barriers. That's why we offer our versatile rehearsal space for free or affordable rates depending on your situation.
Our space is flexible and can be adapted to fit your needs. Our standard theatre setting offers space measuring 4m by 9m. This can extended for larger rehearsals to 10m by 9m .
We have chairs, tables, and curtains for division.
We also have a community area for you to relax and rest during your busy rehearsals.
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Finding the right space for a focused table read or a key production meeting can be a challenge. We provide a professional, community-focused space.
Equipped with 25 chairs, several large tables, and a projector screen with projector.
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Our space is more than just a place to rehearse, we can also run small theatrical events! From rehearsed readings, dramatic sharings, to show cases, we’re here to give you a platform.
We offer a 25 seat theatre space with basic lighting and speakers. We have black backdrop curtains and use of a projector too.
hub Services
Bookings
Our goal is to provide a dedicated, accessible environment where you can focus on developing your craft and bringing your artistic vision to life, without the pressure of financial costs.
We are currently operating a rolling booking system with bookings up to two months in advance. All slots are booked based on staff availability.
Our space is free to use for emerging, working-class, and unfunded individuals/Artists/Companies.
If you charge for your workshop, are a business, or paying club we require a donation, set out in our donations and fees policy.If you are in receipt of funding, we may ask for a small donation to be made to our space, this will be in line with our guidance in our donations and fees policy.
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Please fill in our booking request form.
This form is to enquire about the hiring of the hub and as such does not act as a guarantee of booking.
Once the form has been submitted it will be reviewed by our operations team to see if the request is fulfillable.
Please submit your request at least 14 days in advance. We aim to respond to all enquiries within 5 working days.
As a small team our form is monitored intermittently, if you need space urgently then email us at enquiries@undertherug.co.uk with the subject URGENT BOOKING. Please note urgent requests require a suggested donation of £10 an hour to cover staff costs.
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If we are able to accommodate you we will contact you via email and pencil in your booking (this is not yet confirmed), we will then forward you our space agreement and ask you to submit a risk assessment. We will also require at least one member of your group to hold P.L.I (Public Liability Insurance). Once we have received the required documents we will then email to confirm your booking.
If we can partially accommodate your request we will first email you back with slots we have available. If you agree to the changes we will follow the same procedure as above.
In the event we cannot accommodate your booking, we will let you know at the earliest available opportunity.
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- The Under the Rug hub is open between 10 AM and 8 PM. All bookings must take place within this time frame.
- Bookings can only go up to two months in advance.
- Please arrive no more than 15 minutes early and wait for a member of the team to bring you into the building.
- All bookings have a get out time of 15 minutes after their booked time is up.
- Whilst we can host workshops and rehearsals, this will be on a rolling basis. The Under the Rug hub cannot host long term or permanent repeat bookings at this time.
- We cannot be a base for external theatre companies, clubs, societies.
- If you charge for your workshop or club we require a donation, set out in our donations and fees policy, this will be sent to you in correspondence.
- If you are in receipt of funding, we may ask for a small donation to be made to our space, this will be in line with our guidance in our donations and fees policy.- Bookings can only go up to two months in advance. Donations must be given before use of space.
- Cancellations from 48 hours before your booking may be subject to cancellation fee as set out in our donations policy. Donations must be given before use of space.
- Urgent requests require a donation suggested of £10 an hour, to be sent before use of space.
- All bookings must reference Under the Rug in their literature or promotion. This helps us spread the word of our rehearsal space to those who need it.
- Help us keep the lights on! By including a credit 'Supported by Under the Rug CIC' on any printed or digital materials for work developed here. You’re helping other emerging makers find a place to play. We really appreciate the support.