The Drama Studio is a 197-seat (121 stalls 76 circle) studio theatre that is part of the University of Sheffield. It is housed in the former Glossop Road Baptist Church (opened in 1871) which was converted into a theatre in 1970 and also houses two rehearsal studios and other production facilities.It has been at the centre of the performing arts community for both the University and the local area for more than 30 years.