The Durham Street Auditorium at RSA House

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8 John Adam Street, London, WC2N 6EZ
Charing Cross Station (200 yd)

About this space

The Durham Street Auditorium is a purpose built theatre ideal for screenings, conferences and meetings.

The DSA was built on the last remaining stretch of 18th century cobbled roadway which was part of a tunnel beneath the House leading down to the Thames.

The Auditorium itself seats 60 guests on the fixed cinema style seating and features built-in audio visual equipment, with an additional 10 chairs at the back of the room to make 70 in total


Prices

Monday
8:30 – 23:00
from £1488 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £2150 + £1764 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
8:30 – 17:00
from £1488 + £1213 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Pricing depends on the event details- please enquire for the quote for your event.
Tuesday
8:30 – 23:00
from £1488 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £2150 + £1764 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
8:30 – 17:00
from £1488 + £1213 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Pricing depends on the event details- please enquire for the quote for your event.
Wednesday
8:30 – 23:00
from £1488 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £2150 + £1764 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
8:30 – 17:00
from £1488 + £1213 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Pricing depends on the event details- please enquire for the quote for your event.
Thursday
8:30 – 23:00
from £1488 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £2150 + £1764 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
8:30 – 17:00
from £1488 + £1213 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Pricing depends on the event details- please enquire for the quote for your event.
Friday
8:30 – 23:00
from £1488 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £2150 + £1764 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
8:30 – 17:00
from £1488 + £1213 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Pricing depends on the event details- please enquire for the quote for your event.
Saturday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Pricing depends on the event details- please enquire for the quote for your event.
Sunday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Pricing depends on the event details- please enquire for the quote for your event.
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago

Capacity

Theatre
up to 60

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
Approved caterers only
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Projector
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers
Air conditioning
Historic auditorium venue
Exposed brick unique venue
Capacity for up to 60 theatre style
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Natural light
Storage space
Quiet space
Accommodation available
Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

Show cancellation details

About RSA House

RSA House, a Grade II* listed Georgian Townhouse in London’s W2. We have 11 unique and versatile event spaces to choose from, combining historical period features with modern and chic facilities including our funky brick exposed Vaults. We are also one of the only venues in London with the same façade as 10 Downing Street!

The venue is home to The RSA (The Royal Society of Arts), a charitable organisation in London that consists of a global community of proactive problem solvers, uniting people and ideas to resolve the challenges of our time. By hosting an event with us, you will be directly contributing to charity and the three current programmes of work: Sustainability, Education and Learning and The Future of Work.


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FAQ

Cancellations 60 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 60 days to 30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 30 days are non-refundable.

At RSA House, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • The venue works with an approved list of external caterers
RSA House does not offer parking facilities.
At The Durham Street Auditorium, you can host various events such as Conference / Seminar, Art Spaces, Social Parties, Meetings, Performances / Exhibitions.

Here are the recent pricing details for various rooms at RSA House:

  • The Vaults hosting 150 guests: £19584
  • The Durham Street Auditorium hosting 60 guests: £4222.08
  • Great Room hosting 100 guests: £7346.88
  • Queen Elizabeth II Room hosting 30 guests: £3676.32
  • Tavern Room hosting 35 guests: £1856.64

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

RSA House is located at 8 John Adam Street, in the Charing Cross district of London. The nearest metro station is Charing Cross Station.


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