A call has been made for the Trinity Arts Centre in Bristol to become a venue for theatre performances.

The artistic director of a theatre company currently staging a double bill of comedy at the centre wants it to become a regular venture.

Nichola Ryan says that the Trinity is ideally suited to putting on plays, and hopes that the Max Theatre Company's tenure there will encourage other companies in Bristol to choose the Lawrence Hill venue to host their own performances.

The former Holy Trinity church, built between 1829 and 1831, is well-known as a music venue and has hosted gigs by names including Travis and Roni Size.

But it has never been known as a theatre venue, and Nichola hopes to change that.

Nichola, 23, from Chessel Street, Bedminster, said: "The Trinity is an absolutely stunningly beautiful location, and it has got an amazing big stage, which makes it ideal for theatre.

"It's amazing that it has not been used for theatre regularly before, especially as this area does not have a lot of theatre in it anyway.

"We are definitely hoping that other theatre companies put on shows here as well, as we can't put on shows every week of every month."

Previously, the Max Theatre Company has performed shows at the Alma Tavern Theatre in Clifton and has rehearsed plays in friends' living rooms, youth centres and squats. Working in the Trinity allows the company to rehearse in the same space it will perform the members' self-penned plays.

They are currently performing a double bill of comedy plays written by Steve Lambert – Sleep With Me, about insomnia; and Happy Happy Happy, which features an amorous dolphin.

The comedy double bill runs until Sunday, with tickets costing £8. For further details and more information, telephone 902 4094.

● To contact the Trinity Arts Centre for further information about events call 935 1200.