The hidden costs of poor venue selection and how to avoid them
On paper, venue selection can look straightforward. Capacity, location, availability, budget. Tick the boxes and move on. In reality, most experienced bookers know that a...

HOME, a creative arts hub formed by the merger of Manchester’s Library Theatre and Cornerhouse, is due to open on 21st May this year. The venue is located next door to the 4 star 208 bedroom Hotel Innside and is on First Street North site, just off Whitworth Street West. HOME includes a 450-seat theatre, a 150-seat flexible theatre space, a 500m2, 4 metre high flexible gallery space, 5 cinema screens and digital production and broadcast facilities. Additional spaces also include a contemporary function room and an outdoor terrace ideal for mid-size conferences.