Available for your Event

The multi-million pound development titled the Izzard Theatre features an industry-standard 200-seater theatre available for hire. The Theatre is equipped with adjustable seating in order to cater for audience numbers, projector facilities, state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, and green rooms and there is also the potential for refreshments to be served on the upper level of The Izzard Theatre.

In addition to the Izzard Theatre, we have a Drama Studio and Conference Rooms available for hire. Please read below for more details. To arrange a viewing, get hire prices or to book, please contact us.

General Facilities

Theatre Auditorium

  • VERSATILE SEATING
    Cater for audience numbers of up to 200 with retractable, tiered seating.
  • IMPRESSIVE AV FACILITIES
    AV facilities Include a permanently installed 8000 Lumen HD projector, providing the perfect opportunity to show off videos, presentations or screen movies.

  • PROFESSIONAL LIGHTING
    Well-equipped Lighting, for any occasion. From small-scale conferences to full productions, we have got you covered.

  • GREEN ROOMS
    Two green/dressing rooms with direct access to either side of the stage. Equipped with dressing tables, mirrors, wash basins and audio playback to keep you aware of what’s happening on stage.
  • STATE-OF-THE-ART SOUND
    Our Avid S3L digital mixing system, coupled with Martin Blackline series speakers, accompanied by 16 wireless headsets, will ensure your performance sounds perfect.

Drama Studio

  • SEATING OPTIONS
    For small performances, around 20 seats can be provided for an audience. Alternatively, the space can fit 80 seats for conference purposes.
  • AV FACILITIES
    Desktop computer, projector with interactive whiteboard & wall-mounted speakers.

  • LIGHTING
    A rig of 12 generic fixtures will provide a standard white wash. Coloured lighting gels are available on request.

  • SOUND
    16 Channel analogue mixing desk & 2 speakers.

Conference Rooms

  • THREE ROOMS AVAILABLE

    • Main Room Conference Style: 230 Seats
    • Large Room Conference Style: 100 seats
    • Large Multi-functional Room Conference Style: 70seats | 22 PCs
  • TECH
    Desktop Computer, projector with linked screens/interactive whiteboards and wall mounted speakers.

  • ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
    Lectern and microphones available on request.

Full Specifications

At Bexhill College we have a large number of classrooms available for hire, at our main college location and also Jameson Mews. Please see details Below.

Izzard Theatre Main Auditorium

  • 200 seats
  • Retractable tiered seating Area
  • Room: 12.8m x 15m;
  • Performance Space (with seating out): 12.8m x 7m
  • Two fully equipped dressing rooms
  • Licensed Bar
  • Refreshment/snacks on sales before performances and during intermissions
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Disabled access and facilities
  • Free parking (restrictions apply)
  • AV – (Macbook pro + Imac) 7,000 ANSI Lumen projector with White Cyc Wall (compatible with most HDMI outputs). We can also provide a comfort monitor for presentations.
  • Lighting – standard fluorescent lighting (Standard House Lights), theatrical lighting including10x intelligent moving light fixtures comprising of 6 spot movers ( Robe Robin Pointes and Kanjo Spot 60) and 4 wash movers (Mac Aura and Eurolite TMH555) General LED wash, including 6 x ETC Source 4 Profiles and 14 x ETC D40 Wash lights, 4 x Phillips Selecon Fresnels all fixtures are LED. We also have an 5 Miltec CYC battens with pixel control.
  • Audio – Avid S3L digital Console, with Martin Blackline Series – Main Pa, Centre fills and SUB Up to 16 wireless radio microphones (at extra cost), Shure SM58 and SM57 dynamic microphones, and a selection of condenser microphones. Microphone stands. Qlab used for all playback.

Izzard Theatre Conference Room

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Disabled access and facilities
  • Free parking (restrictions apply)
  • Conference Style: 230 seats
  • USB C and HDMI Connections

  • Projector with two linked screens and wall mounted speakers that can used to display different content.
Note: One IWB as primary and the second as slave.
  • Lectern and up to four microphones available on request
  • Laptop/Mac connectivity

Izzard Theatre Large Room (T103/T105)

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Disabled access and facilities
  • Free parking (restrictions apply)
  • Conference Style 100 seats
  • Projector with interactive whiteboard, wall mounted speakers
  • Laptop/Mac connectivity
  • USB C and HDMI Connections

Izzard Theatre Large Multifunctional Room (T101/T107)

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Disabled access and facilities
  • Free parking (restrictions apply)
  • 22 PCs
  • Group work area or Conference Style: 70 seats

  • Projector with interactive whiteboard, wall mounted speakers
  • Laptop/Mac connectivity
  • USB C and HDMI Connections

Izzard Theatre Drama Studio

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Disabled access and facilities
  • Free parking (restrictions apply)
  • Conference Style: 80 seats
  • Laptop/Mac connectivity
  • USB C and HDMI Connections
  • The room has one entrance
  • No wing space or backstage space in this room

  • AV – Short throw projector with interactive whiteboard and wall mounted speakers.
  • Lighting – rig of 12 generic fixtures will provide a standard wash. Coloured lighting gels are available on request.
  • Sound – Behringer X Air XR18 and 2 active 10inch Wharfdale speakers
  • Seating – for small performances, around 20 seats can be provided for an audience.