Hire the largest theatre in the West End, with a seated capacity of 2,359
Our auditorium offers excellent sightlines and the stage can be adapted for intimate performances through to the largest theatrical productions. It has the largest proscenium arch in London, spectacularly framing our 300m2 stage.
As a producing and receiving house we have the team to support you with the technical resources of one of the UK’s largest opera companies.
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Previous productions
- Large-scale theatre and musicals (Spirited Away, The Great Gatsby)
- Dance performances (English National Ballet’s Nutcracker, Janet and Aljaž: Dancing in a Winter Wonderland)
- Concerts (Air, Charlie Puth, fabric at the Opera, Stuart Copland, Patti LuPone)
- Live podcasts (Dear Joan and Jericha)
- Conversations with… (Stanley Tucci, Dolly Alderton)
- Award ceremonies and conferences (British Fashion Awards, Evening Standard Awards)
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Auditorium capacities
Total seated capacity: 2,359
Stalls: 584
Dress Circle: 651
Upper Circle: 626
Balcony: 498
Stage size and technical specifications
- Stage dimensions: width 17.5m x depth 17.6m (usable stage area)
- Proscenium dimensions: width 15.1m x height 8.5m
- Pit capacity for up to 75 musicians
- 24 dressing rooms with total capacity for 120
- Step free access to stage
- Comprehensive sound, video, lighting and rigging packages
- Full PA, projectors and screens and comprehensive automated chain hoist system
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