Theatre Hire

Charges for Tuesday-Saturday, 1-4 Week Hire:

We are genuinely passionate about helping small companies – those just starting out, those who have just formed, those who have big plans – so we do our best to make producing in London as financially viable as possible.

We operate on a straight hire basis, with companies taking 100% of the box office.

Our usage fee are as follows:

  • Shows running a week or longer: £150 per individual performance WITH interval
  • Shows running a week or longer: £200 per individual performance WITHOUT interval

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Sunday/Monday Hire:

We are dedicated to supporting new and emerging companies, first time writers, producers, and directors, as well as creatives just looking to take a risk. As such, we offer Sunday/Monday slots for just £100, with companies taking 100% the box office.

We are specifically looking for companies and creatives that are wanting to grow and develop alongside us – that have long-term plans and a vision for what staging a show here will lead to. We would like the work to be daring, different, and perhaps a little bit out there. We're especially interested in international, devised, and never-before-seen work, and welcome writers and creatives of all backgrounds.

Please note we only programme one Sunday/Monday per company per season.

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Daytime Hire:

Our daytime hire rates vary depending on how many days, the amount of time, and whether you may want a buffet lunch or breakfast, but for single daytime hire we charge £10/hr for the room only or £15/hr for the room hire + use of a technician.
We are open to discussing more favourable flat rates if you are looking to book multiple days.

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What do your charges include?

  • Use of our zone one theatre
  • Online posting to our website
  • Access to templates and FAQs to help and guide you
  • Support and guidance from our Artistic Director and Technical Manager
  • A duty manager every night of your show

Part of the team:

When you're here, we want you to feel like part of the team! Therefore all of your cast and crew get 50% off one meal a day in the pub during your run, as well as coffees and English Breakfast tea at a preferential rate.

How many people does the theatre seat?

Our fixed raked seating fits 51 people.

Are there any extras that we will need to pay?

You will need to pay for one of our approved technicians to set up the rig for you at the start of the show.

Our technician get in rates are £15/hr with a minimum call of four hours.

You will need to provide your own operator during the run (you are welcome to ask if our technicians are available at a rate of £45/show).

You will need to provide posters with our marketing guidelines (you may also print fliers but we do not require them).

What run length will you consider?

  • Productions that run on Sunday and/or Monday nights
  • Longer productions that run Tuesday to Saturday (including a Saturday matinee if you would like) and multiples thereof
  • Edinburgh Previews

What type of shows are you looking for?

What we look for varies based on what we have on, what we've had in the past, and what is topical and relevant. The following is just a general guideline of how we programme – if you have another idea, we'd love to hear it!

3-4 Week Runs - Musicals, new musicals, operas, classics, reimagined classics, contemporary plays, and international work

1 Week Runs - Any of the above, plus new writing

Sun/Mon - Any of the above, plus stand up, sketch comedy, concerts, cabaret, magic shows, spoken word, readings, workshops, anything really! (Be warned that we cannot schedule these until we have main shows scheduled in and they need to play on the set of the main show if there is a main show running at the same time)

We are particularly interested in shows with female, BAME, or international writers, and a diverse cast and crew.

How far in advance do you programme?

For shows running a week or less it can be anywhere between 2 and 4 months in advance. For 3+ week long shows we programme a MINIMUM of 6 months in advance.

How can I approach you about bringing a show to you?

Please fully complete the form below and our Artistic Director will be in touch with you within five working days.

Is there any small print?

Companies are expected to market their own productions. We will absolutely do what we can to help, with an online listing, support on Facebook and Twitter, listings on other websites that we have access to, and an e-newsletter that goes out monthly. We are also very happy to advise you on marketing should you ever feel a little lost.

You will need to use our chosen ticketing provider, which we will help you set up and all money goes straight into your bank account. We do ask that ticketing fees are inclusive of the ticket price (therefore paid for by your company).

All companies are required to use our branding in all advertising, marketing and press releases.

Companies are allowed to choose their own ticket prices within our preferred price bands, which tends to range between £5 and £16.

Please do not ring the pub or stop in without making an appointment as our team is not always available.

Production Enquiry Form

Once you have made a decision to stage a production with us please complete the form below with as much information as possible.

Contact details of applicant:


Further details about the production:


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