Common Space
Common Wealth (Bradford) are based at Common Space, we took on the building as a project of transformation. An abandoned youth employment centre developed into a political, social and creative space.
From 2024 onward the ground floor of Common Space is now also home to Castles In The Sky, Bradford’s dedicated LGBTQ+ arts development and showcasing organisation.
The ground floor performance areas and meeting spaces are available to hire throughout the day Monday-Friday, as well as weekends. To hire the ground floor spaces please complete the Common Space Hire Request form or email Alice Parsons for more information at: [email protected]
Common Space houses two small theatre stages with sound and lighting rigs, a music studio ran by All Stars Entertainment, exhibition space, a big workshop table for banquets and banner making, meeting spaces, a quiet room, a rehearsal room upstairs and is the home for Speakers Corner.
Every Tuesday & Thursday from 4-7pm All Stars Entertainment run a youth music studio for young people.
Every Friday Common Wealth run our Youth Theatre Lab, a social and creative space for young people aged 11-18 and every Wednesday evening 5-7pm Speakers Corner meet to work on their campaigns.
The Rehearsal room upstairs is available for artists to use between Monday-Wednesday and weekends each week. Weekend use may include hire charges if no staff are on site. This is to cover the cost of a Duty Manager.
If you’re a young person and would like to get involved or an artist looking for a rehearsal space please email: [email protected] to find out more
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How do I find you? Our address is 1-3 John Street, Bradford, BD1 3JT. We are on the corner diagonally opposite Jean Junction, across the road from Highpoint and on the same side of the road as Oastler Market.
What are the trains/buses? We are a nine minute walk from Forster Square Train station and an eleven minute walk from Bradford Interchange. Bus routes 617/618 stop on Westgate, around the corner from Common Space.
Where can I park?
1] Oastler Market Car Park (off Westgate,BD1 3SR) 50p an hour, with a maximum of 3 hour stay
2] Manor Row Car Park, (Grammar School Street, £3.00 for 24 hours)
What is access to the building like? We have a small lift and accessible toilets on the ground floor & first floor. Unfortunately as the building is a Meanwhile space the lift is an old lift with small dimensions and we are sorry to say it does not accommodate a large wheelchair. The lift dimensions are max door width 74 cm, max depth in the lift is 90 cm.
We have a ramp to ensure wheelchair access into the building and to the stages. We will do everything we can to accommodate all access needs, so do talk to us about any you may have. We want to work to find solutions together so that there are no barriers, physical or psychological, to using this space.
How about toilets? We now have bathroom facilities available for everyone. The first floor has mixed gender cubicles and one accessible bathroom. The ground floor has one accessible bathroom. We encourage people to use the bathroom in which they feel most comfortable and to keep in mind the needs of those with access requirements.
Do you serve food, drink or alcohol? We do not serve food, you are welcome to bring in your own food, but we do ask that you are responsible for cleaning the place after and disposing of any food or drink waste. We can recommend caterers for your event if required. Castles In The Sky can operate both an alcoholic or none alcoholic bar for your event space hire. Please see the Common Space Hire Request form for more information.
Is there prayer facilities? We have a quiet room on the ground floor which is open for all to use. This is a private space with a curtain across the glass door. We have prayer mats available for you to use and you are welcome to bring your own. It is a multi-faith quiet room open to all, please let us know if there is anything you need.
How can I get in touch? Email:
Common Wealth Spaces – mariyah@commonwealththeatre.co.uk
Castles In The Sky Spaces – [email protected]