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 raided 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: is 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 and drinks can be brought into shows.
  • This Venus is great for: Comedy, Theatre, Music (one or two performers), Improv, Burlesque, etc.
    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 Box Office, Bar, and Refinery Theatre.

Comedy Club

We’ll have information soon on our venue for the 2025 Comedy Club.

  • Audience Number: At least 40
  • Stage: 
  • Stage Dimensions: 
  • Lighting: Basic lighting to stage
  • Sound: Basic PA and two mics, plus input for music
  • Surround: 
  • Projection: 
  • Dressing Room, Kitchen: 
  • This venue is great for: Stand up comedy
  • Bar: 
  • Location: Central Nelson
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: is possible, but discussion is advised. Floor based options are practical, large scale or flown options difficult.
  • Technician: we recommend having a technician with at least some experience at this venue, or hiring a NFF operator.
  • Surround: Red velvet drapes, incl house tabs.
  • Wings: Good space SL (leading to dressing room), limited area SR.
  • Dressing Room: Large room off R with kitchenette (tea and coffee supplied).
  • Bar: This venue has a bar and drinks can be taken into shows.