SHOWS
What to Expect
Indoor shows
‘Cabaret-style’
Most of the shows at Victoria Hall use ‘cabaret-style’ seating. This means that your seats will be unreserved, which allows you to decide where to sit when you arrive.
The stalls (downstairs) are set up informally, with chairs around small tables, for a more sociable, relaxed atmosphere, and somewhere to put your drink. Cabaret seating also allows space for dancing, which is highly encouraged at Victoria Hall!
For those who prefer a more ‘traditional’ theatre experience, the balcony seats are laid out in rows and raked, ensuring all seats have an excellent view.
For parties of six or more, tables in the stalls can be reserved- contact us to reserve a table. If you have reserved a table, we ask that at least one of your party turn up at least 30 minutes before the performance start time, in order to secure your table.
Cinema Seating
For cinema broadcasts, you can choose between reserved seats in the balcony and unreserved seats downstairs when buying your tickets. The downstairs seating will be cabaret-style, as above.
Theatre Seating
For some shows, the auditorium is seated in rows throughout, and all seats are reserved when buying. In these cases, you will be prompted to choose your seat when you book your ticket.
Standing Shows
For our busiest and bounciest events, we will have a standing show, where the only available seats will be in the balcony. We can always provide seating or wheelchair spaces in the stalls for those unable to use the stairs- just let us know when you book your tickets.
Outdoor Shows
Our Refreshment Gardens make a beautiful setting for intimate outdoor shows, with a fantastic natural acoustic. Seating is unreserved, around tables of up to eight. The bar is open as normal for outdoor shows. Please note, any outdoor show may be moved inside if the weather is bad.
DOORS
Unless stated otherwise, doors will open 45 minutes before a show starts. If you arrive late, we will do our best to accommodate you, but please understand that we may not be able to let you into the auditorium until a suitable break in the show, which may be the interval.
VICTORIA BAR
Our bar runs at most of our shows, and is very well-stocked with a wide range of beer, lager, cider, wine, spirits, snacks, and soft drinks, as well as tea and coffee. Settle and the surrounding area have a number of small craft breweries, and we specialise in local beers. We have lager on tap, and cask ales are available for some shows. Please note that, due to our licence, only alcoholic drinks purchased from our bar are allowed on the premises.