Theatre at October Gallery

  57 reviews  – 
24 Old Gloucester Street, Holborn, London, WC1N 3AL
Russell Square Station (350 yd)

About this space

ROOM CAPACITY
Standing: 70 people
Theatre Style: 70 people
Cabaret: 32 people
Classroom: 32 people

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Presentations, Film Screenings, Rehearsals, Auditions,
Performances, Concerts... (No disabled access)
Located on the second floor of the building, this large, naturally lit room, has wood flooring, excellent acoustics, a Bechstein Grand Piano in addition to projection and sound facilities.

The theatre space is wholly adaptable and can accommodate a range of functions. We are able to install seating, tables, and AV, to suit the requirements of your event. This space is also perfect for small functions, parties, and dinners.


Prices

Monday
9:00 – 22:00
from £65–£69 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 17:30
from £65 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:30 – 22:00
from £69 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
SPACE HIRE COSTS
DAYTIME (09:00 - 17:30)
1 – 20 people £65.00 /hour
21 – 40 people £75.00 /hour
41 – 50 people £86.00 /hour
51 – 60 people £97.00 /hour
61 – 70 people £118.00 /hour

SPACE HIRE COSTS
EVENING (17:30 - 22:00)
1 – 20 people £69.00 /hour
21 – 40 people £80.00 /hour
41 – 50 people £92.00 /hour
51 – 60 people £103.00 /hour
61 – 70 people £126.00 /hour

SPACE HIRE COSTS
SATURDAY (09:00 - 22:00)
1 – 20 people £69.00 /hour
21 – 40 people £80.00 /hour
41 – 50 people £92.00 /hour
51 – 60 people £103.00 /hour
61 – 70 people £126.00 /hour
Tuesday
9:00 – 22:00
from £65–£69 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 17:30
from £65 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:30 – 22:00
from £69 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
SPACE HIRE COSTS
DAYTIME (09:00 - 17:30)
1 – 20 people £65.00 /hour
21 – 40 people £75.00 /hour
41 – 50 people £86.00 /hour
51 – 60 people £97.00 /hour
61 – 70 people £118.00 /hour

SPACE HIRE COSTS
EVENING (17:30 - 22:00)
1 – 20 people £69.00 /hour
21 – 40 people £80.00 /hour
41 – 50 people £92.00 /hour
51 – 60 people £103.00 /hour
61 – 70 people £126.00 /hour

SPACE HIRE COSTS
SATURDAY (09:00 - 22:00)
1 – 20 people £69.00 /hour
21 – 40 people £80.00 /hour
41 – 50 people £92.00 /hour
51 – 60 people £103.00 /hour
61 – 70 people £126.00 /hour
Wednesday
9:00 – 22:00
from £65–£69 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 17:30
from £65 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:30 – 22:00
from £69 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
SPACE HIRE COSTS
DAYTIME (09:00 - 17:30)
1 – 20 people £65.00 /hour
21 – 40 people £75.00 /hour
41 – 50 people £86.00 /hour
51 – 60 people £97.00 /hour
61 – 70 people £118.00 /hour

SPACE HIRE COSTS
EVENING (17:30 - 22:00)
1 – 20 people £69.00 /hour
21 – 40 people £80.00 /hour
41 – 50 people £92.00 /hour
51 – 60 people £103.00 /hour
61 – 70 people £126.00 /hour

SPACE HIRE COSTS
SATURDAY (09:00 - 22:00)
1 – 20 people £69.00 /hour
21 – 40 people £80.00 /hour
41 – 50 people £92.00 /hour
51 – 60 people £103.00 /hour
61 – 70 people £126.00 /hour
Thursday
9:00 – 22:00
from £65–£69 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 17:30
from £65 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:30 – 22:00
from £69 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
SPACE HIRE COSTS
DAYTIME (09:00 - 17:30)
1 – 20 people £65.00 /hour
21 – 40 people £75.00 /hour
41 – 50 people £86.00 /hour
51 – 60 people £97.00 /hour
61 – 70 people £118.00 /hour

SPACE HIRE COSTS
EVENING (17:30 - 22:00)
1 – 20 people £69.00 /hour
21 – 40 people £80.00 /hour
41 – 50 people £92.00 /hour
51 – 60 people £103.00 /hour
61 – 70 people £126.00 /hour

SPACE HIRE COSTS
SATURDAY (09:00 - 22:00)
1 – 20 people £69.00 /hour
21 – 40 people £80.00 /hour
41 – 50 people £92.00 /hour
51 – 60 people £103.00 /hour
61 – 70 people £126.00 /hour
Friday
9:00 – 22:00
from £65–£69 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 17:30
from £65 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:30 – 22:00
from £69 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
SPACE HIRE COSTS
DAYTIME (09:00 - 17:30)
1 – 20 people £65.00 /hour
21 – 40 people £75.00 /hour
41 – 50 people £86.00 /hour
51 – 60 people £97.00 /hour
61 – 70 people £118.00 /hour

SPACE HIRE COSTS
EVENING (17:30 - 22:00)
1 – 20 people £69.00 /hour
21 – 40 people £80.00 /hour
41 – 50 people £92.00 /hour
51 – 60 people £103.00 /hour
61 – 70 people £126.00 /hour

SPACE HIRE COSTS
SATURDAY (09:00 - 22:00)
1 – 20 people £69.00 /hour
21 – 40 people £80.00 /hour
41 – 50 people £92.00 /hour
51 – 60 people £103.00 /hour
61 – 70 people £126.00 /hour
Saturday
9:00 – 22:00
from £69 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 22:00
from £69 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
SPACE HIRE COSTS
DAYTIME (09:00 - 17:30)
1 – 20 people £65.00 /hour
21 – 40 people £75.00 /hour
41 – 50 people £86.00 /hour
51 – 60 people £97.00 /hour
61 – 70 people £118.00 /hour

SPACE HIRE COSTS
EVENING (17:30 - 22:00)
1 – 20 people £69.00 /hour
21 – 40 people £80.00 /hour
41 – 50 people £92.00 /hour
51 – 60 people £103.00 /hour
61 – 70 people £126.00 /hour

SPACE HIRE COSTS
SATURDAY (09:00 - 22:00)
1 – 20 people £69.00 /hour
21 – 40 people £80.00 /hour
41 – 50 people £92.00 /hour
51 – 60 people £103.00 /hour
61 – 70 people £126.00 /hour
Sunday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
SPACE HIRE COSTS
DAYTIME (09:00 - 17:30)
1 – 20 people £65.00 /hour
21 – 40 people £75.00 /hour
41 – 50 people £86.00 /hour
51 – 60 people £97.00 /hour
61 – 70 people £118.00 /hour

SPACE HIRE COSTS
EVENING (17:30 - 22:00)
1 – 20 people £69.00 /hour
21 – 40 people £80.00 /hour
41 – 50 people £92.00 /hour
51 – 60 people £103.00 /hour
61 – 70 people £126.00 /hour

SPACE HIRE COSTS
SATURDAY (09:00 - 22:00)
1 – 20 people £69.00 /hour
21 – 40 people £80.00 /hour
41 – 50 people £92.00 /hour
51 – 60 people £103.00 /hour
61 – 70 people £126.00 /hour
Pricing updated by venue 10 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 2 verified users
Minimum booking duration: 3 hours

Capacity

Standing
up to 70
Dining
up to 35
Theatre
up to 70
Boardroom
up to 18
Cabaret
up to 32
U-Shaped
up to 20
Classroom
up to 32

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Projector
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Air conditioning
Natural light
Piano
Flatscreen TV
Conference call facilities
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

1. Amplified music must be kept at an appropriate volume level and is not permitted under any circumstance beyond 10.30 pm. Live drumming is not permitted to continue for longer than 20 minutes.
2. Dancing is not permitted in the gallery.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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Reviews and ratings

(57 reviews and ratings - )

M
Miranda B.
April 2018

The staff were incredibly helpful and welcoming from the very beginning; helping to set up and pack down and even offer to take on impromptu tasks like unloading equipment. The venue was just perfect for my event and the acoustic of the theatre was gorgeous. The piano was well maintained too. The staff ensured that the room was set up to my requirements.

Since we had a lot of equipment, the club room had to be hired which was rather a lot on top of the total cost but it was a gorgeous room so I can’t complain that much! It would have been nice to have a lift for carrying everything up the stairs.

E
Emma M.
January 2018

Everything was wonderful!

M
Matteo T.
November 2017

Very nice looking theatre (good for an event for maximum 70 people I think), very helpful and friendly staff that followed us in everything. Venue has an inner courtyard that is perfect for smoking guests.

The theatre is accessible via stairs only. Disabled people have to be kept out. The piano is a fascinating Bechstein. Well kept but old. Could be a positive if you want to give an "historical reconstruction" feel (and it worked very well for our pianist programme), but far from a concert hall standard.

T
Tia F.
January 2023

Optimal!


October Gallery is a striking venue in central London with three outstanding spaces for hire:

Perfect for parties, book launches, workshops, meetings, music recitals, theatre performances and more.

Unique in their charm, all spaces benefit from natural light, fully integrated AV facilities and conserved period features of this 19th century Grade II listed building, steeped in history.

Based in the heart of Bloomsbury, the Gallery is served by excellent public transport connections, just a few minutes’ walk from Holborn and Russell Square London Underground Stations.

Founded in 1979, Gallery has been instrumental in bringing to worldwide attention many of the world’s leading international artists, including El Anatsui, Rachid Koraïchi, and Romuald Hazoumè.

The Gallery promotes the Transvangarde, the very best in contemporary art from around the planet, as well as maintaining a cultural hub in central London for poets, writers, intellectuals and artists, and hosts talks, performances and seminars.


Other spaces and event packages at this venue

from £800
minimum spend / per day
from £65
hire fee / per hour

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 October Gallery, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Refreshments for guests are offered
  • Bringing your own alcohol is allowed
October Gallery does not offer parking facilities.
At Theatre, you can host various events such as Studio / Production, Drinks Receptions, Conference / Seminar, Banquet, Corporate Events, Meetings, Art Spaces, Performances / Exhibitions, Social Parties, Clubbing / Night Out, Dining, Filming and Photography, Christmas Parties.

Here are the recent pricing details for various rooms at October Gallery:

  • Theatre hosting 70 guests: £534.24
  • Club Room hosting 30 guests: £291.76
  • Gallery & Courtyard hosting 150 guests: £1365.12

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

October Gallery is located at 24 Old Gloucester Street, in the Great Ormond Street Hospital district of London. The nearest metro station is Russell Square Station.


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