Our Venues

Refinery Theatre

The Refinery ArtSpace is an art gallery in Nelson’s CBD. We convert one room into the Refinery Theatre.

  • Audience Number: 50 seated, unraked
  • Stage: 4.8 x 2.4m raised 0.30m
  • Lighting: 2-unit front light.
    • Single spot light
    • LED coloured high 3/4 Backlight
    • Controlled by basic TheatrelightNZ scene memory board
  • Sound: stereo PA with a vocal microphone and stereo
    • DI for 2x instruments or a laptop/playback on stage.
    • Laptop/playback input at the operating position.
    • Additional inputs or monitors can be added at extra cost.
  • Surround: black drapes
  • Projection: not advised unless you tour with your own screen and wide angle projector.
  • Dressing Room: there is a large dressing room with kettle (tea, coffee supplied). Please note the dressing room is shared with other Fringe performers.
  • Bar: this venue has a bar. Drinks can be taken into the theatre.
  • This venue is great for: theatre, comedy, music (one or two performers), improv, burlesque, etc.
  • Technician: we recommend having a technician with at least some experience at this venue, or hiring a NFF operator.
  • Location: 114 Hardy Street, This is the Fringe Box Office, Bar, and Refinery Theatre.

Yaza! Comedy Club

Yaza! is a busy cafe near our hub at Refinery ArtSpace. Yaza is a regular hangout for artists during the day and will only be open to ticket holders in the evenings.

  • Audience Number: 60 seated, unraked
  • Stage: small raised stage
  • Stage Dimensions: approx 3.5 x 1.2 m
  • Lighting: lighting rig with fixed Centre Stage Spotlight and general cover
  • Sound: basic PA with 2 x vox mics
  • Surround: backdrop behind performer
  • Projection: no
  • Dressing Room, Kitchen: waiting area directly behind stage
  • This venue is great for: stand up comedy, poetry, small-scale cabaret, etc. 
  • Bar: licensed bar within the space
  • Location: Montgomery Square
Stage at Red Door Theatre Nelson

Red Door Theatre

The Red Door Theatre, AKA Nelson Musical Theatre, is a 120 seater Prosc arch theatre next door to Founders Heritage Park.

  • Audience Number: 100 seated, unraked
  • Stage: 4m wide (plus an asymmetrical apron in front of house curtain).
    • Treads to audience SL
    • Stage edge to: House curtain (1.5m), Tab curtain (3.5m), Back curtain (5m)
    • Raised 0.80m
  • Lighting: Tungsten Front light (LCR)
    • 3x Specials
    • Coloured LED Side light
    • Coloured LED Backlight
    • TheatrelightNZ Cuemaster 120 console.
  • Sound: stereo PA with a vocal microphone and stereo DI for 2x instruments or a laptop/playback on stage.
    • Laptop/playback input at the operating position.
    • Additional inputs or monitors can be added at the cost of the performer.
  • Projection: possible, but discussion is advised. Floor based options are practical. Large scale or flown options are difficult.
  • Technician: we recommend having a technician with at least some experience at this venue, or hiring a NFF operator.
  • Surround: red velvet drapes, including house tabs.
  • Wings: good space SL (leading to dressing room), limited area SR.
  • Dressing Room: large room off SL with kitchenette (tea and coffee supplied).
  • Bar: This venue has a bar. Drinks can be taken into the theatre.
  • Location: 95 Atawhai Drive, The Wood, Nelson