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If you can’t find the answer to your question, please contact [email protected] for booking performances and [email protected] for conferencing requirements. Where is the RNCM? The RNCM is at 124 Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9RD. Head south down Oxford Road from Piccadilly Rail Station towards the universities, or jump on the number 85, 86, or 250 bus from Piccadilly Gardens. The entrance is located around the corner from Oxford Road on Booth Street West and the venues are behind reception, past the café and bar. How accessible is the building? The RNCM is a fully accessible venue equipped with lifts to all venues, accessible seating, toilets and (limited) blue badge parking. Detailed accessibility information can be found on our Access page . Should you need any more information regarding accessibility please email [email protected] or contact reception on 0161 907 5200. What is the parking like at RNCM? Please see our Getting Here page for more information on parking. What are the RNCM venue capacities? RNCM Theatre: fixed auditorium seating at 600 plus 50 removable pit seats if you want to boost your numbers RNCM Concert Hall: fixed auditorium seating at 443 or 598 with balcony seating and a maximum 710 seated capacity with a 10m x 5m stage Carole Nash Recital Room: up to 100 floor seats. Forman Lecture Theatre: 150 seats Where do I find technical/setup information? For all venue and technical information, please contact our Events Manager Paul Cobban at [email protected] or call 0161 907 5289 Can I hire the RNCM’s venues for my event? Absolutely, although this depends on availability, the type of show you’re planning and what else may be taking place around the building at the time of your event. For more information, including availability and hire charges, please contact our Events Manager contact Paul Cobban at [email protected] or 0161 907 5289 Also in this section... 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