The Harquail Theatre is Cayman’s National Theatre; as such it is the best theatre in the country and well suited for community and professional productions. Companies have also used the theatre for corporate functions.
The Harquail Theatre seats 300 and is equipped with a computerized light board, a 32 track sound board, an array of lighting instruments and microphones, projectors and an intercom system. A grand piano is also available. The stage is 31 x 29 feet with adequate wings and a fly system. A loading dock facilitates bringing in large sets and a small workshop is in the adjacent building.
Facilities include a green room, two large dressing rooms with showers, and a star dressing room. A spacious foyer allows for displays and other creative uses of the space. The theatre holds a liquor licence that allows anyone renting the theatre to sell alcohol from the bar.
The Harquail Theatre
is available for:
Performances, for
example: plays, musicals, dance recitals, cabarets, dinner theatre and
poetry readings and
dramatizations
Art and craft exhibitions
Meetings/conferences
Lectures
Trade expositions
Conventions
Banquets
Graduations
Awards presentations