Dovecot
Studios
Dovecot is a world-renowned tapestry studio in the heart of Edinburgh and a landmark centre for contemporary art, craft and design. Established in 1912, Dovecot continues a century-long heritage of collaboration with international artists to make exceptional handwoven tapestries and gun-tufted rugs.
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Alongside the tapestry studio, Dovecot runs an exciting programme of exhibitions and events to further explore contemporary art, craft and design.
Technical
Capacity
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30-40 depending on layout​
Suitability
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Small-scale Theatre
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Stand-up
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Solo Performance (clown/magic/etc)
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Spoken Word
Stage
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If set end on, 4m wide x 2.5m deep on same level as audience but space is flexible and can be re-set to suit thrust or in the round
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No backstage - actors enter from the main door or from the elevator corridor
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Minimal storage - this venue does not suit performances that require large props or set
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Lighting
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2 T-stands with LED parcans allowing for general lighting and coloured wash
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No blackout possible due to natural light
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Projector and screen available at no extra cost
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Sound
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PA and mixer to run musc and sound effects from latptop or other device
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Accessibility
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Lift access directly into meeting room
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Accessible toilets located on ground floor
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The Deal
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Venue availble as a straight hire for £4,500
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You retain 100% of ticket sales (minus Box Office fees)
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Timeslots available from 11am - 3pm (6pm on Thursdays)
RwP at Dovecot
In 2025, RwP is delighted to be running a boutique programme of shows at Dovecot Studios. Located on Infirmary Street, Dovecot is about halfway between Gilded Ballon Patter Hoose and Assembly Roxy, right next to Zoo Playground and Fringe Central.
The Venue
The Meeting Room at Dovecot isn't a traditional 'black box' theatre. It's flooded with natural light from an overhead skylight (although we will be blacking out the arched side windows) and we'll be retaining the white walls and wood floor of the space. Seating can be arranged to suit your needs.
Why isn't it being turned into a black box?
We hired this space for Fringe in order to create the perfect venue for 'Timestamp' an intimate performance that needed somewhere that didn't feel like a traditional theatre space.
Interested?
Got any questions? Get in touch to learn more or to apply.