The facilities at the Errol Barrow Centre for Creative Imagination (EBCCI) fall under the administration of the Department of Creative and Performing Arts in the Faculty of Culture, Creative and Performing Arts. In addition to supporting the academic programmes within the Faculty, the EBCCI facilitates the delivery of the arts and cultural programming to the University and the wider community.
The EBCCI is a modern, well equipped venue that commands beautiful views of the Caribbean sea and is the ideal place to host your events. The EBCCI can accommodate theatrical productions, film screenings, dance performances, conferences, meetings, workshops, seminars, lectures, cocktail receptions, awards ceremonies, dinners, etc. as well as spaces for exhibitions, readings and rehearsals.
Take a look at our range of spaces below and see how they suit your needs. If necessary we can reconfigure them to achieve your vision.
Walcott Warner Theatre (WWT)
The Walcott Warner Theatre
amed after two icons of the performing arts in the Caribbean - the late Honorable Derek Walcott, poet and playwright of St. Lucia, and celebrated theatre director, the late Earl Warner of Barbados - the WWT can seat 252 persons, but may be modified based on the configuration of the stage and seating arrangements to seat up to 360 patrons.
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The Walcott Warner Theatre Foyer, Terrace and Bar ONLY
The Foyer, Terrace and Bar can be used for cocktail receptions and small gatherings. It comes equipped with ambient lighting in a variety of colour schemes to set the ambiance for late evening/night events.
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The Cinematheque
Located in the Walcott Warner Theatre Building, is a small cinema space which can seat 55 patrons and is fully equipped with projector and screen. The use of the small Foyer immediately in front of the Cinematheque for the purpose of Registration, or the outer Terrace and Bar for serving refreshments is included.
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George Lamming Pedagogical Centre (GLPC)
Named after distinguished Barbadian author and poet Professor George Lamming, this Conference/Meeting Room comes fully equipped for projections, presentations, and screenings, with sound reinforcement.
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Rex Nettleford Performance Complex (RNPC)
Named in honour of the late Jamaican scholar, social critic, choreographer, and Vice-Chancellor Emeritus of The University of the West Indies, Professor the Honorable Ralston Milton Nettleford.
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The RNPC includes:
The Art Gallery
This space can be used as a Gallery for Exhibitions or as a Conference/Meeting Room.
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The Dance Studio
The Studio features a Harlequin Floor, wall-to-wall mirrors and dance bars, and a built-in sound system.
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The Performance Studio
The Performance Studio has a wooden floor for dance, workshops or as a small performance space.
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The Music Rehearsal Room
Fully equipped for informal meetings and rehearsals and carries a flat-screen TV and a Kawai KX10 Upright Piano.
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For Booking Queries
Are you interested in booking one of the spaces at the EBCCI? We are ready to assist! Simply download and return the Enquiry Form below to email ebcci@cavehill.uwi.edu or telephone: (246) 417-4797/ (246) 417-4782.
Initial Enquiry Forms [PDFS]