A gallery hall with a raised stage, grand piano, arched windows, and rows of red chairs at October Gallery.
A gallery hall with vaulted ceilings, red curtains, and a grand piano on a wooden floor at October Gallery.
A gallery hall with high white ceilings, stage lighting, and a U-shaped table with red chairs at October Gallery.
A gallery hall with red chairs in rows facing a stage and large projection screen at October Gallery.

Theatre at October Gallery

Hall in a Gallery
·
Private space
24 Old Gloucester Street, Holborn, London, WC1N 3AL –
Russell Square Station (0.2 mi)
Up to 70
seats
Up to 70
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Theatre is a Hall in the October Gallery, a compact performance and rehearsal room defined by its high vaulted roof.

Design: Theatre has white-painted walls, exposed timber beams and tall narrow windows dressed with deep-red curtains. The room has a pale hardwood floor and uncluttered sightlines.

Features: Theatre includes an installed PA system and speakers and permits externally supplied music. The room provides Wi‑Fi and air conditioning.

Ideal for: Independent arts producers and small ensembles seeking an intimate, adaptable space for rehearsals and informal performances.

What sets it apart: Theatre contains a concert grand piano available for performances and rehearsals.

What guests say: The space is calm and well curated, supporting focused performances and installations. The space benefits from a peaceful courtyard nearby and friendly on-site staff.

Usually booked for

Seminar

Typically for 30-55 guests and costs about £700.

"Amazing venue, super well organised and the people were absolutely lovely."

- Dragan W. Nov 2025

Concert

Typically for 40-60 guests and costs about £350.

"Very nice venue for a concerts..."

- Kris Dec 2024

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 22:00
from £73–£78 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 17:30
from £73 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:30 – 22:00
from £78 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 22:00
from £73–£78 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 17:30
from £73 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:30 – 22:00
from £78 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 22:00
from £73–£78 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 17:30
from £73 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:30 – 22:00
from £78 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 22:00
from £73–£78 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 17:30
from £73 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:30 – 22:00
from £78 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 22:00
from £73–£78 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 17:30
from £73 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:30 – 22:00
from £78 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 22:00
from £78 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 22:00
from £78 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 6 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 30
Classroom
up to 32

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Kosher menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
BYO alcohol allowed You can bring your own alcohol free of charge
Unavailable: Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
Air conditioner
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Video equipment
Lighting equipment Professional lighting equipment for photography and filming
Quiet space
Piano
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
Unavailable: Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ not allowed
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

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
No wedding licence
No Temporary Event Notice (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

(97 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
SS
Sophie S.
Verified review
Meeting · 30 guests · June 2026
Fantastic venue, a little oasis in a central location. The team were easy to contact and super organised, tech worked seamlessly and the room was bright and airy.
Nothing. Everything was perfect.
5.0
DW
Dragan W.
Verified review
Seminar · 30 guests · November 2025
Amazing venue, super well organised and the people were absolutely lovely.
4.6
CA
Chima A.
Verified review
Piano Room · 2 guests · October 2025
Beautiful room nice staff
5.0
AS
Arabella S.
Verified review
Conference · 30 guests · September 2025
Stunning venue, and really helpful and lovely staff.
Nothing it was perfect.
4.8

FAQ

Yes, any equipment would be extra.

The Theatre space can be set up with 75 seats.

No, the space is located on the second floor with no disabled access.

Yes, all the windows have curtains.

October Gallery is a #Supervenue

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Customers rated communication with this venue and their event experience as Superb
Response time: within couple of hours
Response rate: 100%

About October Gallery

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