What is the capacity of Thekla?

400 capacity
Our main room is 400 capacity and is available to local and national promoters for live music events that are open to the public.

Who owns Thekla Bristol?

Ki Longfellow-Stanshall
Abandoned and unloved for seven years after running aground off the coast of Northern England, the Thekla was left half submerged in a derelict English dock in Sunderland before being bought by Ki Longfellow-Stanshall and her husband Vivian Stanshall in 1982.

What happened to the Thekla?

During the 1990s, under new management, it was run as a rent-a-nightclub. The ship has now been returned to its original working name of Thekla and is run as a night club and venue for various bands by Daybrook House Promotions.

Does Thekla have a cloakroom?

Thekla Bristol on Twitter: “@frontbuttoms yes, cloakroom is down the stairs in front of you as you walk on board the ship.

What is the capacity of the fleece Bristol?

450-capacity
The Fleece is a 450-capacity national touring venue and we have a large waiting list, so we have to be selective with the bands we work with.

What does Thekla mean?

God’s glory
th(ek)-la. Origin:Greek. Popularity:8370. Meaning:God’s glory.

Who has played at The Fleece Bristol?

Bristol largest independent venue has hosted the likes of Radiohead, Idles, Oasis, Muse, Sea Girls, Jeff Buckley, Coldplay, Amy Winehouse, Frank Carter & Rattlesnakes, Queens Of The Stone Age, The Darkness, The Lovely Eggs, Yonaka, George Ezra and Ed Sheeran to name few!

How many people can fit in the O2 Bristol?

As well as being a versatile entertainment space, this 1,600 capacity venue can be used for corporate events, private parties or as a rehearsal space for artists ahead of tours or festivals.

What’s the meaning of Thekla?

Thekla (Greek: Θέκλα, Thékla, lit. ‘God’s fame’) is a Greek feminine given name made famous by Saint Thecla, a 1st-century Christian martyr. In English, it is more commonly romanized as Thecla.