The Chatsworth Arts Centre is a multi-purpose arts venue in the heart of Long Eaton.
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180 seat auditorium including disabled and balcony seating
Flexible retracting seat system
4 sizeable dressing rooms
Full stage lighting and sound installation
Licensed bar facilities
Kitchen/coffee bar facilities
Large stage with wing areas
Backstage toilets inc. disabled facilities
Theatre foyer
‘Cavendish Lounge’ meeting area
Hearing loop system
View & download our stage dimensions here
View & download our seating plan here
View & download our seating plan with views of the stage here
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Due to our flexible retracting seat system, our facilities are available for anyone wishing to hire for events such as:
Functions, Parties & Receptions, Meetings, Demonstrations/Classes, Rehearsals, Performance Opportunities, Exhibitions, Social activities, Presentations & Celebrations
For enquiries regarding availability or to make a booking, please contact:
Joy Thurman on 0115 8823885
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Why not call in to our regular Saturday coffee mornings to enjoy refreshments, book tickets, find out about the various groups' activities and ask for further information? We look forward to welcoming you.
Totally organised and run by volunteers, the Centre, which is a registered charity, is Long Eaton’s premier live arts and entertainment facility. Located close to Nottingham and Derby, our aim is to facilitate the highest quality entertainment and promote the arts in all its forms.
The Duchess Theatre, with its fabulous extended foyer with a bar and lounge area, offers a wide programme of events put on by both regular and visiting theatre groups. Our programme provides something for everyone, with performances showcasing the best talent the local community has to offer.
Our history & the story so far…
Holy origins
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…who then converted the existing buildings into a theatre and community arts centre. Devoted to providing arts for the local community, the Chatsworth Arts Centre became ‘home’ for an ever-increasing number of local arts-related and performing groups who shared similar creative passions.
Theatre enflamed
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In 2010 at a cost of around £250,000 a new fully equipped stage, dressing rooms and workspace was created, and a new foyer and toilets completed the design. A fully retractable seating unit with 180 seats provided comfortable seating for the audience, allowing the auditorium to be a multi-use area.
Duchess reborn
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…from eight local societies take to the stage to perform in a fantastic musical gala performance of ‘The Theatre Story.’ Since then, our theatre has continued to grow.
This work was only possible by the dedication of many volunteers who carried out a tremendous amount of practical work, financial assistance by local businesses, Local and County Councils, well-wishers, public funding organisations, performing groups, anonymous donors, members of the local public, Rotary Clubs, and the unstinting generosity of the Chatsworth membership.
Dramatic entrance
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The glazed frontage of the lounge provides a superb backdrop to the new landscaping design which includes exterior seating for the public. The project was completed in March 2018.
The officers of the Centre thank all and everyone, who in any way whatsoever, have contributed to these projects so that The Chatsworth Arts Centre continues to be the jewel in the crown of Erewash.
Inside our fabulous theatre
Behind the scenes
With 4 sizeable dressing rooms, backstage toilets and disabled facilities we’re well equipped to support many varied performers and theatre groups from throughout the east midlands.
Stage front
Meeting venue
We are endowed with a 7m + wide stage with large wings, view & download our stage dimensions here
We’re a great meeting space in the heart of Long Eaton close to Nottingham and Derby.
Take your seat
In the spotlight
Our flexible retracting seating system gives audiences a great view and means we’re a great venue to hire for many different types of events and celebrations.
We are blessed with full stage lighting and sound installation showcasing all our performances in the best light possible.
