Historic Theatre - The Cultch

Historic Theatre

Ideal for dance and theatre performances, solo talks and acts, and live music.

The heart of The Cultch, our original 196-seat theatre has been home to hundreds of local and international dance, music, and theatre performances over the past four decades. Our 2008 renovations transformed the beloved space into a state-of-the-art theatre while still retaining the memories of performances past.

The Historic Theatre is a proscenium stage with a raked audience chamber and balcony. This space is ideal for dance and theatre performances, solo talks and acts.

Rental Policies, Tech Specs, and Equipment

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Rental Rates

Sunday – Thursday $1050/day*

Friday & Saturday: $1400/day*

Weekly: $6400*

*Rates do not include labour

Non-profit rates available

Booking Inquiries

Fill out our Booking Inquiries form or email our Rentals Manager at [email protected]

Location

1895 Venables St., Vancouver

Tech Specs

Rental Policies

Equipment

Box Office:
604-251-1363

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The Cultch acknowledges that it is on unceded territories belonging to the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

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Rental Policies

BOOKING
To book an event at The Cultch please contact us at:
604-251-1766 or [email protected] or use the above form

NON REFUNDABLE RENTAL DEPOSIT
A non-refundable deposit is due upon the signing of your contract. For one day events the deposit is 100% of the rental fee. For multi-day events a 50% deposit is required. All labour costs and additional charges are handled in your final settlement.

INSURANCE
A certificate of public liability and property damage insurance for a minimum of $2 million of coverage per event, with the Vancouver East Cultural Centre as the additional named insured, is mandatory when renting at The Cultch. This is to be submitted to the rentals manager in advance of the event but no later than the week before your load in day. Insurance may be purchased through a company of your choice or a list of insurance brokers can be provided to you.

BOX OFFICE/TICKETING
Renters setup their tickets through The Cultch’s box office. Please contact the rentals manager for information. Renting companies will have their tickets sold in person at The Cultch box office (1895 Venables Street), over the phone (604-251-1363) and online (tickets.thecultch.com). Sales reports are sent on a weekly basis to renting companies.

A one time box office setup fee is charged on all rentals for the creation and setup of your event in The Cultch’s box office system. Additional fees may apply to more complex setups. The Cultch adds a per ticket service charge to your ticket price. In the Historic and York Theatres the service charge is $5 + GST. A 3% administrative fee is charged on all credit card sales and a 1% administrative fee is charged on all debit card sales.

SOCAN / Re:SOUND
All musical events or those that make use of pre-recorded music will be charged SOCAN and/or Re: Sound fees. Socan fees are the greater of $35 or 3% of total sales per performance for popular music or 1.6% of sales for classical music, net of GST and The Cultch service charge. Socan fees will be deducted from your box office receipts on your final settlement unless otherwise arranged.

MERCHANDISE SALES
All merchandise sales are subject to a 10% commission. Renters are responsible for providing The Cultch with an accurate product count before and after each show along with a written record of sales. The Cultch does not provide sales staff or a cash float.

CONCESSIONS & RECEPTIONS
The Cultch can be opened for your event. The hourly cost of per bartender will apply and will be added to your final settlement. When a minimum amount of sales are earned, the hourly fee for the bartender is waived. The Cultch holds exclusive rights to the sale or provision of food and beverages. Last call for alcoholic beverages is 11:45pm.

MARKETING SUPPORT
The Cultch includes a limited amount of marketing support. All rental events are listed on The Cultch’s ticketing website along with a show image and company logo. Rental events are also included in our event calendar on thecultch.com, appear on our homepage under ‘What’s On’ as their event draws near and listed in our monthly electronic newsletter.

WHEELCHAIR ACCESS
All performance venues are wheelchair accessible for patrons. The Historic Theatre and the Culture Lab are wheelchair accessible for performers.