Shoots at Antwerp Mansion

We are open for business according to gov guidelines. Mostly we're the same. We've changed our booking system to allow more time between bookings and not to share the building between photographers that don't book as a group. We've taken to disinfectant in a major way so although the building still has it's attendant dirty floors (10 years of raving leaves its traces) they are unlikely to harbour Corona... We've also removed the coffee station during lockdown. If you need a cuppa, just ask. We have stuff in the house

Antwerp Mansion is a sprawling gothic house on the outskirts of Manchester. We have ample free parking and are close to excellent public transport links for those that don't drive. Until about a year ago, it was a fully functional nightclub so there are many unusual props lying about we encourage people to make the most of. We can be a bit of a maze so if you can't find a particular room or area you have seen pictured, please ask. We don't provide any photography equipment, but we have extension cables and some basic lighting available to borrow on request.

Most rooms are heated to a comfortable standard and there is a kitchen with brew facilities and a fridge, a couple of changing areas, WiFi and a shower is available on request. We're a 24/7 studio and hire out a minimum of two hours at a time. We're also undergoing renovations so more rooms are opening up all the time. 

We live onsite so there's a random selection of household props not on display. You can always ask us about cocktail glasses, knives, lamps or ask to borrow something racy out of Evie's wardrobe (size 8-10 mostly) 

Areas available to shoot:-

Zone 1

Ballroom. A large white room with arched beams and a low stage across the far end. Some stained glass windows. Lots of natural light. This room usually contains our larger props. These currently include a throne, 3 circus podiums and an aerial cube. There is a suspension point for aerial work in the centre of the room  

Toilets. The old club toilets, they are wonderfully urban. Olive walls covered in a jackson-pollock vomit of colour.

Upstairs Landing. Frosted windows and lots of texture on the walls. This area has a yellow couch near the windows and an ivy set at the other end.

Red Bedroom. Deep red walls, Aged cream framed windows on two sides and a cream fireplace with signs of wear. A dark wood floor. This room has no ceiling and exposed roof beams. It currently contains a bed with a solid base for standing on, a swing and some vintage travel cases

Zone 2

Entrance Hallway with grand staircase. Currently features a large UV tree mural. This was due to be repainted in classic colours sometime in May, but due to general tears and wailing has been delayed until we finish the rest of the phase 1 renovations.

Blue Room. 3 big windows, an old piano in an alcove and a baby grand piano in a corner.

Gig Room. No natural light which makes this room perfect for low key or controlled lighting. This room contains a black stage down one end with large speaker stacks to either side. We have a pole for the stage on request. There are also 2 graffitti sets, an industrial set, a grungy urinals set and a frame to work with in this space.

Yellow Room. Mustard colour walls, an old bar and a neon and black backdrop on one wall. Not much natural light

The graffiti courtyard. Used to be the club smoking area. Covered in various graff and has a steel fire escape staircase.

Pantry (cellar) Large Stone table lies in front of a shattered light well

Arched room (cellar) Used to be a wine cellar, mostly white walls, shelving at the back. Makes a nice frame

Black and blue room (cellar) Incomplete but about to be a dungeon set

The main staircase, the car park outdoor areas and the Tank and the old jag are shared space for both zones

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