Hires

Our main auditorium.

Featuring a thrust stage, a balcony and a mezzanine. Incorporating original features from its former life as a paint factory.

• Max capacity: 197
• Perfect for: Filming, live-streams, R&D’s, industry sharings, photography, conferences, presentations, and readings.
• Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible seating via ground level and lift (excluding certain seating banks and tech operation). Disabled toilet access via lift. Please note the stage is not currently wheelchair accessible.

A performance studio space.

Featuring a thrust stage with a backdrop of the building’s original brickwork.

• Max capacity: 100
• Perfect for: One-off performances, filming, conferences, presentations, and readings.
• Accessibility: Fully wheelchair accessible via lift. Disabled toilet access on the same floor.

A large, light rehearsal studio.

• Size: 15m x 7m
• Max capacity: 100 (45 seated)
• Perfect for: Rehearsals, workshops, meetings, conferences, seminars, rehearsed readings, away days, school events, photography, and filming.
• Accessibility: Fully wheelchair accessible via lift. Disabled toilet and kitchenette access on the same floor.

A mid-sized, light rehearsal studio.

• Size: 11m x 7.3m
• Max capacity: 80(45 seated)
• Perfect for: Rehearsals, workshops, meetings, conferences, seminars, rehearsed readings, away days, photography, and filming.
• Accessibility: Fully wheelchair accessible via lift. Disabled toilet and kitchenette access on the same floor.

A smaller rehearsal studio.

• Size: 4.9 m x 9.3m
• Max capacity: 40(25 seated)
• Perfect for: Rehearsals, workshops, meetings, conferences, seminars, rehearsed readings, away days, photography, and filming.
• Accessibility: Fully wheelchair accessible via lift. Disabled toilet and kitchenette access on the same floor.

A small and comfortable meeting room.

With lots of light, cabled and wireless internet access and large screen for presentations.

• Size: 4.6m x 2.8m
• Max capacity: 10
• Perfect for: Meetings, presentations, interviews, auditions, table-work rehearsals, and production office hire.
• Accessibility: Fully wheelchair accessible via lift. Disabled toilet and kitchenette access on the same floor.

Yes! For hires unrelated to theatre or rehearsals, we offer a reduced charity rate. Please let the Production department know your charity number when booking to secure the discount.

Nope, no deposit is taken. Full payment is due as per the terms outlined in the invoice and Space Hire Agreement. Usually the full amount is due in advance of the booking.

Yes. The minimum hire time is 4 hours for all rooms, apart from the Meeting Room which can be booked for a minimum of 2 hours.

Yes, we do require a contract to be signed before use of our spaces. This outlines the terms and conditions of hire and is signed electronically over email. Events will not be confirmed until a contract has been signed.

VAT is not applicable to our Space Hire as the Arcola Theatre is culturally exempt from charging it. As a result, we are 20% cheaper than most venues! However, any additional charges through the bar will be subject to VAT.

Potentially, depending on the details of the hire. Please contact us to discuss.

Please contact us to discuss.

It depends on the nature of the booking. Please feel free to submit an enquiry and we’ll see what we can do.

Given ample notice, we can provide Front of House and Technical staff and some technical equipment. This is charged additionally. Please get in touch for some more information.

Unfortunately not. The responsibility for marketing events lies solely with the hirer. However, we are happy for you to leave flyers in our designated space.

Yes, we can serve drinks until 2:30am.

We are unable to allow external alcohol to be sold or brought into our building and operate no corkage fee. If you want us to stock a particular drink to make your event special, and it’s not currently on our bar menu, please let us know.

Yes, you can put any perishables in the communal fridge on the first-floor kitchen. Food items must be name-labelled and thrown away at the end of your hire.

Absolutely, we would be happy to show you the building. Please make an enquiry to book an appointment.

Every room in the main building is wheelchair accessible.

Lots of ways! You can find more information about transport and parking options here.