Submit a Bloomsbury Theatre bid

This guide is linked from our core how-to guide on Organising Activities & Events.

The Bloomsbury Theatre is UCL's very own 545-seat theatre right at the heart of Bloomsbury Campus. 

The Students' Union has three categories of show that can be put on in the Bloomsbury Theatre.

Category A

Category A productions are week-long engagements in the Bloomsbury Theatre, with at least four days of rehearsal time, and at least three performances. The bidding process for Category A's occurs in January of the previous academic year.  

If you are interested in bidding for a Category A allocation in the Bloomsbury Theatre or just want to know more, please have a look at the Bloomsbury Theatre (Category A) Bidding Guidelines 2026/27 - please note that you must bid as part of a Union affiliated club/society.

If you decide to bid for an allocation in the Bloomsbury Theatre for the academic year 2027/28, and have received the support from your chosen club/society, the President of that club/society must submit the Bloomsbury Theatre Bid Application Form by Monday 26 January 2026 at 5:00pm on behalf of your bid.

Category B&C

Category B&C productions are shorter engagements in the Bloomsbury Theatre, with either one or two days of rehearsal time, and a single performance. Category B&C bids are considered on a rolling basis throughout the academic year.

If you are interested in bidding for a Category B/C allocation in the Bloomsbury Theatre or just want to know more, please have a look at the Bloomsbury Theatre (Category B&C) Bidding Guidelines 2026/27 - please note that you must bid as part of a Union affiliated club/society.

If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact the artsUCL Producer, Dan Edge, at [email protected].