HIRE OUR VENUE | PERFORMANCES & REHEARSALS
Theatre for Hire: Your Premier Venue
Hire our theatre for performances & rehearsals
i.e. dance, theatre, spoken words.
Looking for the ideal venue to host your next performance or rehearsal? Our theatre in Kensington, London, offers a versatile and professional space for all types of events, including dance, theatre, spoken word, and more. With state-of-the-art facilities and a prime location, it's the perfect setting to bring your vision to life.
Why Choose Our Theatre?
Modern Facilities: Fully equipped with top-tier lighting, sound systems, and stage setups.
Flexible Layout: Adaptable to various events, from performances to rehearsals, with customizable seating and stage configurations.
Prime Location: Situated in the heart of Kensington, easily accessible for both performers and audiences.
Affordable Rates: High-quality venue at competitive prices, ideal for both small and large-scale events.
Supportive Staff: A dedicated team ready to assist with your technical, logistical, and creative needs.
Perfect For Your Performance or Rehearsal
Dance Performances: Spacious stage and flexible seating to accommodate various dance styles.
Theatre Productions: A perfect venue for plays, musicals, and experimental theatre.
Spoken Word Events: Create an intimate atmosphere for poetry readings, spoken word performances, and storytelling.
Rehearsals: Spacious and well-equipped for all types of rehearsals, from solo practice to group coordination.
Book Your Theatre Today
Ready to book your next performance or rehearsal? Our theatre in Kensington offers everything you need for a successful event. Get in touch with us today to discuss availability, rates, and your specific requirements. We look forward to hosting your next creative endeavor!
Contact us on now on 07903 861 674 or
booking@spidtheatre.com to discuss the details.
Alternatively you can send us a non-binding booking request and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. We look forward to working with you.
Space
The main hall is our largest space. It has a maximum capacity of 100 people seated (120 standing). The space has large windows with a view to the estate's garden. It is ideal for large-scale workshops, rehearsals and performances. This space has a built-in black box theatre for full scale performances and shows. Access to the open plan kitchen can come with the main hall hire for free if agreed beforehand.
The chairs in this space are not fixed, so can be arranged to suit the requirements of your event.
The Main hall is located on the ground floor and fully accessible from street level with access by both stairs and lift. The hall also has it’s own adjacent toilet space and backstage room which can be used as the green room. However the backstage room needs to be booked separately.
Curtains
The Main Hall can be used with or without curtains. Our back walls are light grey concrete and we have black serge curtains surrounding the perimeter of the auditorium on a curtain track. Please bear in mind, having curtains or not affects the acoustics within the room.
Operating Position
Shows are operated from the technical gallery at the back of the auditorium, which provides a good view of the stage. There are no video relays. Audio show relay is provided backstage via shotgun mic rigged for end-on performances.
Fire Alarm Isolation
All of our performance-space fire and smoke detectors are isolatable. If using haze or smoke effects you will be responsible for ensuring the space is isolated, by informing the Duty Manager in advance. Failure to do so will result in fines as laid out in your contract.
LX
Control is provided via an ETC Ion Xe with 20 fader wing on the tech gallery.
Dimming is provided via 3 x ETC ColourSource ThruPower 24 units stored in our Dimmer Room at the back of the Tech Store.
Our default rig (shown below) is permanently set up in our auditorium, which provides endon general cover in both warm and cold wash, plus RGB colour and CS, SR and SL specials.
The general rig cannot be moved or re-focussed by visiting companies without prior permission.
Lighting Stock
15 x Selecon Acclaim Fresnel
5 x ETC Source Four Jr (4 with iris and gobo holders)
6 x ETC ColourSource Spot
Various lengths of 5-pin DMX cables
Various lengths of 15amp, 15amp to 16amp, 15amp to 13amp cabling and adaptors
We cannot guarantee stock of spare lamps/bulbs should any blow
Working / House Light
Our house lights are LED (16amp) and are provided via a pre-programmed ETC Echo system that gives uniform cover across the whole auditorium. There are 5 dimness settings to choose from on the control panels, which are situated by the audience door and on the tech gallery. Each unit can also be controlled individually from the lighting desk.
AV
Yamaha TF3 Digital Mixing Console
Playback is provided via a MacMini
We have a video licence for QLab version 4.7 only
Panasonic PT-DX820 Projector
PA System
2 x Meyer UPA-1 Loudspeakers
2 x Meyer USW-1 Subwoofers
2 x dB Technologies FMX12 active stage monitors
6 x Yamaha H5000 Amplifiers
4 x Meyer B2 Electronic Crossovers
2 x Meyer M1 Electronic Crossovers
If you have any question, please get in touch with us through youth@spidtheatre.com or 07903861674