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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.

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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 $475
Week $2999

Technician included, plus GST


Regular

Day $654
Week $3770

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 $375 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

3 hours : $200

set up and tear down within 3 hours

5 hours : $350

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.