An auditorium with tiered seating in pink upholstery, wooden floors, and a large projection screen at The Royal Institution.
A theatre with tiered seating upholstered in red fabric, wooden floors, and balcony rows at The Royal Institution.
An auditorium with tiered rows of pink seats and a large projection screen at The Royal Institution.
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An auditorium with tiered seating, wood floors, and a panel discussion stage at The Royal Institution.

Theatre at The Royal Institution

Theatre in a Museum
·
Private space
21 Albemarle Street, London, W1S 4BS –
Green Park Station (0.2 mi)
Up to 400
seats
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Theatre, a theatre in The Royal Institution, is a raked lecture auditorium defined by curved, fixed seating and a prominent front screen for presentation-led events.

Design: Theatre follows a horseshoe plan with steeply raked rows upholstered in bright pink, timber panelling around the stage, and narrow balcony galleries that create an enclosed, formal auditorium.

Features: Theatre provides a front stage area, built-in projection and PA system, Wi‑Fi and air conditioning. The space permits own music, includes wheelchair access, accessible toilets and a step-free guest entrance.

Ideal for: Academic and professional groups seeking a formal, presentation-led seated auditorium with strong AV support and clear sightlines.

What sets it apart: A historic lecture theatre that has hosted the Royal Institution's televised Christmas Lectures and earlier demonstrations by Michael Faraday.

What guests say: Theatre makes a strong impression as a memorable, historic lecture space. Theatre is accessible to explore when events are not running and benefits from well-maintained visitor facilities nearby.

Offers and packages

Menu

 Main menu
Main menu

Prices

Monday
8:00 – 22:00
from £4800–£8400 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 22:00
from £8400 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £4800 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £4800 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £6000 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £7200 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 22:00
from £4800–£8400 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 22:00
from £8400 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £4800 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £4800 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £6000 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £7200 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 22:00
from £4800–£8400 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 22:00
from £8400 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £4800 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £4800 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £6000 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £7200 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 22:00
from £4800–£8400 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 22:00
from £8400 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £4800 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £4800 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £6000 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £7200 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 22:00
from £4800–£8400 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 22:00
from £8400 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £4800 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £4800 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £6000 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £7200 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago

Add-ons

Capacity

Theatre
up to 400

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
BYO alcohol allowed A fee is charged if you bring your own alcohol
Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Air conditioner
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Auditorium
Cloakroom
Registration
Complimentary Wi-fi
Full Accessibility
Hearing Loop
AV inclusion
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 Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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Reviews and ratings

(34 reviews and ratings - )

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AB
Anna B.
Verified review
Pleasant communication
3.0
DG
Dr G.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

About The Royal Institution

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Location

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