Engine Room — The Burgess Foundation
Manchester · M1
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Summary
An industrial event space in Manchester city centre. 100-person capacity. From £210/session. Named after Anthony Burgess, the Manchester-born author of A Clockwork Orange — the foundation occupies a repurposed industrial space in the city centre creative corridor.
About this location
The Burgess Foundation is a cultural institution in Manchester dedicated to the work of Anthony Burgess, the Manchester-born novelist and composer. The Engine Room is the foundation’s primary hire space — a repurposed industrial interior in Manchester city centre with the architectural character of a converted utility or industrial building. At 100-person capacity and from £210 for an afternoon session, it occupies the middle of the Manchester industrial-space market. For productions with a literary or cultural associations brief, or any project that benefits from the Burgess connection (either thematically or for marketing purposes), the foundation’s specific identity within its industrial shell is an additional production asset. Manchester city centre location means easy crew logistics from Piccadilly, Oxford Road, and the M60/M62.
Access notes
- Parking
- No on-site parking confirmed. Expect to use nearby public car parks or a council parking suspension.
- Loading access
- Loading access not listed. Confirm access points, door widths, and lift availability with the venue before the day.
- Public transit
- Manchester has mainline rail and regional bus connections. Check the nearest station and allow for equipment on-foot from transit.
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FAQ
- Do I need a permit to film at Engine Room — The Burgess Foundation?
- No council permit is usually needed for filming at Engine Room — The Burgess Foundation itself, but you'll still need the owner's written permission, and any spill-over onto public highway or pavement may require a council permit.
- Is parking available at Engine Room — The Burgess Foundation?
- Parking isn't listed as a confirmed amenity for Engine Room — The Burgess Foundation. Check with the site for crew parking, loading, and unit-base options — in Manchester you'll often rely on nearby public car parks or a council parking suspension.
- How much does it cost to film at Engine Room — The Burgess Foundation?
- Indicative day rate is around £210/afternoon session. Real quotes depend on crew size, prep/strike days, hours, and exclusivity.
- What crew size is suitable for Engine Room — The Burgess Foundation?
- Engine Room — The Burgess Foundation can take a medium-sized crew of up to around 15 — most commercial, music-video, and short-form productions fit comfortably.
- Has anything been filmed at Engine Room — The Burgess Foundation before?
- Engine Room — The Burgess Foundation appears on Filmshoot's UK location index because it has a documented track record or strong characteristics for film and photography. Specific production credits aren't displayed unless publicly confirmed by the venue — ask the venue directly or check ScreenSkills and IMDb Locations for verified credits.
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