The venue began as a rehearsal in 2009, however soon after when the Flex inquired into whether they could perform there, leading to multiple stages and performance areas being built on the premises. The venue was also the filming location of an episode of DCI Banks.
The venue started out as a practice session in 2009, but its potential soon became apparent when the Flex asked if they could perform there, leading to the development of multiple performance spaces on the site. The venue's versatility was further demonstrated by its use as the filming location for an episode of DCI Banks.