VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art & The George Bernard Shaw Theatre

State of the art multi-disciplinary facility that comprises a 294-seater performing arts theatre & four principal gallery spaces

VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art & The George Bernard Shaw Theatre is a state of the art multi-disciplinary facility that comprises a 294-seater performing arts theatre, four principal gallery spaces (Main Gallery, Studio Gallery, Link Gallery and Digital Gallery) as well as theatre bar facilities, a full service restaurant and concession areas.

Open when there is an exhibition. Galleries & Box Office open Tuesday – Saturday 11am-5.30pm & Sunday 2-5pm. Closed Mondays.

Free entrance to galleries; Prices in Theatre varies

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