The Workshop Space at The Free Association

Rehearsal Studio in a Theatre
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Private space
Arch 26, Old Union Yard Arches, union street, London, SE1 0lr
Southwark Station (0.1 mi)

About this space

The upstairs room at The Free Association is our workshop space and has double glazed reed glass doors for privacy to the bar area. This place has floor to ceiling windows, 20 stools and tables if required. A perfect spot for workshops, rehearsals, or meetings.


Prices

Monday
9:00 – 18:00
from £35 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 18:00
from £35 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 18:00
from £230 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 18:00
from £35 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 18:00
from £35 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 18:00
from £230 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 18:00
from £35 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 18:00
from £35 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 18:00
from £230 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 18:00
from £35 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 18:00
from £35 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 18:00
from £230 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 18:00
from £35 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 18:00
from £35 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 18:00
from £230 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 18:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 18:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 18:00
from £250 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 18:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 18:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 18:00
from £250 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 3 days ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 50
Theatre
up to 30
Boardroom
up to 20
Cabaret
up to 20

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 23:30 (extension available)
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Air conditioner
Natural light
Unavailable: Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Unavailable: Bring your own DJ not allowed
Unavailable: No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Unavailable: Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift
Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
Temporary event notices available
Unavailable: No wedding licence

Host rules

No smoking in the building
Damage to the space will result in extra charge
Additional staff requirements will be charged on to the hirer

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

Show cancellation details

The Free Association is a brand new 100 seat theatre in Southwark, London. 3 minutes walk to Southwark tube, and within reach of Waterloo, London Bridge, Borough and the Southbank. Our beautifully designed space spans 2 floors - On the ground floor an accessible Theatre space, with 100 seats and a thrust stage - Perfect for presentations, meetings or rehearsals. We offer a manned reception / foyer area for greeting guests. Upstairs, we offer a fully stocked bar, and a private workshop space for rehearsals, writers rooms, breakout space or meetings.

By night our venue is a full-blown comedy venue and bar, and by day - it's a versatile events and training space. Hire the whole building, or individual spaces. We're experts in running training and events, so speak to us about your needs.

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