Capital E | for children.

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Venue Hire

Capital E venues are used for multiple purposes, including launches, theatre shows, team building, children's performances and exhibitions. There are seven spaces available for hire;

• Main Hall
• Main Foyer
• E-Lounge
• McKenzie Theatre
• McKenzie Theatre Main Foyer
• OnTV Studio
• SoundHouse™ New Zealand Studio
• The Playground

All areas have toilet facilities and disabled access. Kitchen facilities are limited however external caterers regularly use these spaces and find they are adequate.

Capital E requires a staff member to be on site for health and safety reasons. This is an additional cost to be negotiated based on the functions of the staff member.

Quoted prices include cleaning, security and power and are excluding Goods & Services Tax (GST). Discounts are available on request to not-for-profit organisations. Capital E encourages use for youth related activities that fit with its mission to provide creative opportunities for young people. We are interested in talking to groups who fit Capital E's strategic focus and do partner with some organisations to present events at Capital E. Call us on 913 3723 if you are interested in discussing this further.

Venue	Features
Main Hall This is the biggest space at Capital E and is available for a variety of functions. The space is approximately 800 square metres in size. Types of uses include interactive exhibitions, concerts, theatre shows, team building, and large hospitality events.	Capacity: Up to 570 Cost: $1000 +GST plus cost of house technician Extras: Technician, lighting, audio, front of house Availability: Anytime
Main Foyer A popular area for hire is the main foyer area. Suitable for cocktail functions, small functions, presentations, launches and openings. The area is decorated in bright and playful murals including a play area.	Capacity: Up to 200 Cost: $500 + GST Extras: DVD Projector $150 per day plus technical staff, staff. Project screen available at $70 per day Availability: Public Events - Anytime by approval Private Functions - After 5.30pm
McKenzie Theatre An intimate 110-seat theatre available for public or private use. This space is perfect for performances, presentations, debates, showcases, discussion groups, lectures or speakers. Hiring of the theatre includes the use of the theatre foyer, which can be used for pre or post dinner drinks.	Capacity: 110 seats Cost: $500 +GST plus cost of house technician Extras: Technician, lighting, audio, front of house Availability: Anytime
E-Lounge A small space adjacent to the Capital E Foyer area. It has a small kitchen area with sink, and fridge, and plenty of colourful wall space ideal for visual displays.	Capacity: 20 people standing and 10 people sitting Cost: $250 +GST Extras: Technician, lighting, audio, front of house Availability: Anytime
McKenzie Theatre Foyer The foyer to the Theatre is a small space underground, outside the theatre entrance. This space is great for small gatherings, parties (especially children), and other special events. A large serving area and kitchenette assists with the serving of refreshments.	Capacity: Up to 80 people Cost: $300 +GST Availability: Based on theatre bookings.
OnTV Studio A classroom size room (68 sqm). Ideal for work functions, conferences, workshops. Tables and seating available.	Capacity: Up to 50 Cost: $600 +GST Extras: Tutors, Technician, lighting, audio Availability: Anytime
SoundHouse™ New Zealand State of the art sound and video production suite, offering a range of musical instruments and computer software. Includes tutor and programme. Ideal for team building and birthdays.	Capacity: Up to 20 Cost: $300 + GST Extras: DVD copies Availability: After 6pm weekdays. Weekends.
The Playground Capital E's indoor playground area is a large sunny room games to entertain children aged 2-7 years. For birthday parties before 4pm, we suggest hiring the E-Lounge which has kitchen facilities.	Capacity: Up to 50 Cost: $200 + GST Availability: After 4pm daily.

Capital E has equipment that may be hired on-site for community organisations. Some equipment is available for commercial organisations in conjunction with venue hire. Prices on application.

Equipment

Folding Chairs
190 x Blue soft material seats

Grey Display Screens
118 x grey folding display screens

 

Equipment hire may be available

(this will incur additional Capital E house technician/staff costs with hireage)

Showquip Box Truss System
Showquip Staging, 15 of 2400 x 1200mm stage rostrum matt black
Shure handheld Radio Mic 780.4mHz, Diversity receiver

Mackie PA System
Data Projector
Projector Screen

Please contact Anna Burns for further information.

Hireage is dependent on whether venue hire events fit with Capital E's strategy and policy. Capital E reserves the right to refuse hireage.

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