WHERE IS THE PILCH?
The Pilch is located in the Jowett complex on Jowett Walk. There is a gate outside requiring a code to enter Jowett. Visit our contact page for more details.

HOW DO I GET THROUGH THE GATE?
Companies performing in the venue will be given a fob for the Salto lock at the gate which will be attached to the studio keys. As part of front of house, companies must check valid tickets before admitting audience members through the gate.

HOW LONG IS A SLOT?
Production companies can collect keys on Monday noon of show week. These must then be returned by 8am on Sunday. Performances at the Michael Pilch Studio run from Wednesday to Saturday.  Technical/dress rehearsals should take place on Tuesday. 

WHO CAN COLLECT A KEY?
Only the named key holder may collect the key and return it. A deposit of £100 must be made with cash or by a cheque upon collection. Missing / unreturned keys will result in deposit loss.

I'M A BALLIOL STUDENT, HOW DO I BOOK THE PILCH?
If you are a student at Balliol College, you can book the studio on Sundays and Mondays. Just like any room booking in college, you need to send an email to porters.booking@balliol.ox.ac.uk and fill out the relevant forms.

WHAT'S THE CAPACITY? 
As a rule of thumb, 70-75 is a reasonable estimate for most layouts. The fire safety capacity is 90 (all present in the building, including cast & crew). This must not be exceeded.