THE RACHEL BROWNE THEATRE
Our venue is located in the heart of Winnipeg’s historic Exchange District and could be the ideal location for your next event or function.
The Rachel Browne Theatre is available to rent for dance, theatre and music performances, as well as workshops, lectures and fundraisers.
The theatre is outfitted with a deluxe riser and seating system, a production booth, as well as lighting and sound equipment — which makes it one of the best equipped and most intimate houses of its size in town. With a focus on dance, the theatre is outfitted with a sprung Marley dance floor and side lighting (shins and mids).
Recently updated with signage on three sides of The McKim Building, the venue is easy to find, accessible by major bus routes, and located in Winnipeg’s vibrant theatre district.
The Rachel Browne Theatre stands out as an exceptional rental venue for rehearsals for its large pillar free space and sprung floor.
Lots of street parking and surface lots available in the immediate area. Free street parking available evenings and weekends.
BOOK A RENTAL
PAST CLIENTS HAVE INCLUDED:
Brydges Property Management
Bunbury Productions
Deep Roots ॐ Strong Dance®
Gearshifting Performance Works
Industria Dance Centre
Institute of Dance of Manitoba
Magic in Motion
New Music + Integrated Arts Festival
Protagonista Theatre Company
Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre (Fringe & Playwrights Festivals)
Sarasvàti Productions
Shakespeare In The Ruins
Theatre Projects Manitoba
The School of Contemporary Dancers
The Winnipeg Foundation
Urban Prairie Dance Club
Winnipeg Folk Fest
Winnipeg International Writing Festival
Winnipeg Jazz Festival
WNDX Inc.
*plus many individual artists
Our venue can also be block booked as a studio for rehearsals and creation, with no tech. Please inquire for more details. Minimum booking of three consecutive hours is required.
The Rachel Browne Theatre stands out as an exceptional rental venue for rehearsals for its large pillar free space and sprung floor.
VENUE SPECS
The Rachel Browne Theatre is an appealing venue setting featuring:
- 2500 square foot total area
- 30′ deep x 42′ wide X 13.5′ high performance area
- permanent seating for 122 (plus two 2 wheelchairs)
- production booth
- professional sound equipment
- professional lighting
- sprung dance floor
- Marley dance floor available
- elevator access
- wheelchair accessible
- two dressing rooms
- excellent sight lines
- access to technical & production expertise
THEATRE RENTALS
Artists & Not-for-Profit Organizations
Day $508
Week $3,179
Technician included, plus GST
Regular
Day $700
Week $3,996
Technician included, plus GST
Additional charges apply for removing the Marley flooring, hanging the cyc and projector rental.
A day rental includes 8 hours of time with a technician, typically scheduled in two four-hour blocks with a one hour meal break in between.
In the case that any rental may require a longer day than the standard 8 hours, or in the case where a week rental may require longer than the standard 40 hours, additional charges apply of $34.5/hour for each hour over and above the standard amount.
Upon confirmation of date and purpose you will be asked to fill out a technical questionnaire. You can preview the questionnaire here.
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If your activity may only require a half-day rental please email communications@winnipegscontemporarydancers.ca
A half-day rental includes a maximum of 4 hours rental with Tech for $401 plus GST.
Half-day rentals must be able to load in and out within 4 hours and are reviewed on an individual basis.
Additional costs apply for WCD’s Venue Tech hours if rental takes place on a statutory holiday.
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Our venue can also be block booked as a studio for rehearsals and creation with no tech. Minimum booking of three consecutive hours is required.
For studio rentals for rehearsals with no tech, please email
communications@winnipegscontemporarydancers.ca
REHEARSAL RENTALS
$25/hour
Plus GST, 3 hours minimum required
Rehearsal rentals include the rehearsal studio, a rehearsal sound system and access to dressing rooms. For groups of 10 or more people, additional costs may apply.
Upon confirmation of date and purpose you will be asked to fill out a questionnaire. You can preview the questionnaire here.
For studio rentals for rehearsals, please email
communications@winnipegscontemporarydancers.ca
EVENT w/ No Tech
Artists & Not-for-Profit Organizations
3 hours : $214
set up and tear down within 3 hours
5 hours : $376
set up and tear down within 5 hours
Plus GST
Regular
3 hours : $294
set up and tear down within 3 hours
5 hours : $455
set up and tear down within 5 hours
Plus GST
The Rachel Browne Theatre is also available to rent by Artist/Not-for-Profit Organizations for small events not requiring technical elements.
Examples of such rentals may be play readings, studio showings, artist talks, creative workshops or meetings.
Rentals with no tech include the theatre space, access to the dressing rooms and a rehearsal sound system that connects to your personal device or laptop.
Please note: Rentals with no tech are intended for those who are not using any additional technical equipment, including personal property, rental equipment or otherwise.
If your rental has technical requirements or is bringing in numerous pieces of sound, video, lighting, audio or any other equipment, whether personal property, rental equipment or otherwise, your rental is required to be booked as a rental with tech. Rentals with no tech are not intended for ticketed public performances.
The Rachel Browne Theatre requires at least two weeks notice for events.
Upon confirmation of date and purpose you will be asked to fill out a questionnaire. You can preview the questionnaire here.
If you require more than 5 hours for your event, please email communications@winnipegscontemporarydancers.ca to further discuss.