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The Auditorium

An empty auditorium with the lights switched on.
A live poetry performance in a modern auditorium space with tiered seating.

Room specification

  • Available to hire: Hourly
  • Capacity: 120 (Theatre seating)
  • Lobby area: Suitable for refreshments and breakouts
  • AV and lighting system: Custom projection, lighting and PA system
  • WiFi: Yes
  • Hearing Loop: Yes
  • Step free access: Yes
  • Accessible toilet: Yes
  • Catering available: Yes
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  • Available to hire: Hourly
  • Capacity: 120 (Theatre seating)
  • Lobby area: Suitable for refreshments and breakouts
  • AV and lighting system: Custom projection, lighting and PA system
  • WiFi: Yes
  • Hearing Loop: Yes
  • Step free access: Yes
  • Accessible toilet: Yes
  • Catering available: Yes

The Auditorium is purpose-built with tiered theatre seating and a private lobby area.

The Auditorium is equipped with state-of-the-art audio visual equipment and is fully accessible. It is ideal for:

  • Presentations

  • Conferences and AGMs

  • Training

  • Talks

  • Networking

  • Small performances

The Auditorium seats 120, with tiered seating that provides excellent sightlines. It is equipped with comfortable seats that include generous legroom. It is an intimate auditorium space, allowing speakers to interact with the audience, with a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere.

The tech set-up includes a plug-and-play projector, several pre-defined lighting settings, a simple PA system, and a hearing loop. There are also two screens facing towards the speakers, so they can see the presentation details, if using. There is free WiFi available for hirers, and for audience members.

The Auditorium is accessible by lift, or by stairs, and is a private space within The Forum, making it perfect for conferences, talks, film-screenings, and other pre-book events.

The Auditorium includes a lobby area providing room for refreshments and networking, perfect for up to 70 people. If you wish to have a larger breakout area, then you can book The Gallery in conjunction. Our Venue Hire team can help you arrange catering and teas and coffees. The lobby includes dedicated plasma screens which can be programmed with your own branded content.

There are toilets, including an accessible toilet, directly outside The Auditorium.

Included within the booking is a member of staff, who is available to support in the smooth running of the event. If you have additional staffing needs, this can be discussed with the Venue Hire team.

For large events, The Auditorium and The Gallery can be booked together to create a perfect conference venue.

The Forum is also home to an underground car park on site, coffee shop Cafe Bar Marzano's, and Pizza Express.

Standard rateNot-for-Profit rate*
The Auditorium and lobby£95+VAT per hour£65+VAT per hour
*Events or activities which meet and help deliver The Forum's charitable objectives may be eligible for the reduced not-for-profit rate. We consider every event on an individual basis.

To book contact our venue hire team:

The Auditorium is a lovely space and laid out in a way that makes it feel full and cosy even when there is a small audience. The A/V facilities are ideal for our needs and there is always someone on hand to help our speakers to set up and sort out any problems. But the best thing is that The Forum staff are always friendly, helpful and efficient. We always feel looked after.

Rachel Kirk, Norwich Society

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