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artsdepot is a multi-space arts centre in Barnet, and the building holds far more than its theatre programme suggests. Inside you'll find two performance venues (Pentland Theatre and Studio Theatre), dedicated creation and rehearsal spaces (Creation Space, Dance Space, Art Space, Drama Space), gallery areas (Apthorp Gallery and Exhibition Wall), and food and drink spots (cafedepot and bardepot). The centre describes itself as "a creative home for everyone" and notes that visitors are often surprised by how much is in the building.
Performance venues
| Space | What it's used for |
|---|---|
| Pentland Theatre | Main stage for theatre, comedy, music and family shows |
| Studio Theatre | Smaller performance space |
The Pentland Theatre hosts the headline programme — for example, Surinderella (17–18 October 2026), Scummy Mummies: Hot Mess (22 October 2026) and Dear Zoo (23–27 October 2026) are all listed there. If you're booking for a specific show, check which venue it's in, since the two spaces differ in scale.
Creation and rehearsal spaces
Four named spaces support making and practising work:
- Creation Space — for developing new work
- Dance Space — a dedicated room for dance
- Drama Space — for theatre and drama activity
- Art Space — for visual art work
These sit alongside the public programme and are part of what the centre calls "a space for everyone."
Galleries and exhibition areas
- Apthorp Gallery — the main gallery
- Exhibition Wall — a display area for exhibitions
Both are listed as building spaces, so a visit for a show can also include free-standing exhibition viewing depending on what's on.
Cafe and bar
- cafedepot — the ground-floor cafe
- bardepot — the bar
The cafe is a practical anchor for a visit: on the day shown on the homepage, building hours were 8.30am–8pm, cafe hours 8.30am–5pm, and Box Office hours 9am–5pm. Hours vary by day, so confirm before travelling if you're planning around the cafe or Box Office rather than a ticketed show.
Planning your visit
- Box Office: 9am–5pm on the day listed; phone 020 8369 5454.
- Building: 8.30am–8pm on the day listed.
- Scale: around 269,000 visitors come through each year, so popular family shows can be busy — booking ahead is sensible for the Pentland Theatre programme.
The homepage offers an interactive building tour: hover over (or tap) a space to see an overview, and click for more detail. That's the quickest way to check a specific room before you go.