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Large, renovated, Victorian industrial space preserving original features and brickwork with natural daylight.

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Old Street, N1
The Space

Our venue is a one-of-a-kind facility offering adaptable, accessible dry-hire spaces. Retaining the striking character of its industrial past, the building first opened in 1896 as an electricity generating station. Today, its magnificent Combustion and Generating Chambers, versatile smaller studios, and an impressive outdoor Courtyard are available to hire year-round. These spaces have hosted an extraordinary range of events, from product launches, galas, and award ceremonies to film and broadcast showcases, technology expos, and more.

We are also proud to be home to the National Centre for Circus Arts, a charity dedicated to circus education and artistic development. Our programme includes a BA (Hons) degree in Circus Arts, as well as youth and adult classes, team-building workshops, and experience days. We also provide space for professional artists to train and create new work. Importantly, all revenue from our venue hire supports the ongoing work of the Centre, helping to nurture the next generation of circus artists.

Venue Capacity
Standing:
450
Theatre:
400
Dining:
250
Price Guide
Venue Hire Rate
Monday - Sunday
09:00 - 22:00
From £ 22,000
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Perfect For
Awards ceremony
Charity dinner
Christmas party
Conference
Corporate hire
Corporate party
Corporate reception
Creative space
Fashion show
Product launch
Summer party
Wedding reception
Workshop
Spaces Available
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Whole Venue Hire
from £22,000
per day
Standing
450
Theatre
400
Dining
250
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Combustion Chamber
from £12,000
per hour
Standing
450
Theatre
450
Cabaret
250
Dining
250
Boardroom
200
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Generating Chamber
Price on request
Standing
300
Theatre
300
Cabaret
150
Dining
150
Boardroom
150
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Creation Studio
from £1,050
per day
Standing
100
Theatre
70
Cabaret
50
Dining
50
Boardroom
30
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Courtyard
Price on request
Standing
500
Theatre
400
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Features & Restrictions
Catering
Approved caterers only
Dry Hire
Allow external caterers
Can provide Halal
Can provide Kosher
Fridge/Freezer
Full catering kitchen
Inhouse caterers available
Kitchen facilities available
Tables & Chairs
Tableware & Crockery
Vegan Friendly
Venue can provide alcohol
Wet Hire
Allowed Events
Open past 12am
Ticketed Events
18th Birthday Parties
21st Birthday Parties
Child friendly
Loud Music
Licensing
Alcohol License
BYOB
Temporary event notices (TENs) available
Civil ceremony licence
Full wedding license
Late License
Noise restrictions
Venue Specs
Air Conditioning
Breakout rooms
Loading bay
Outside area
Ramps
Separate Entrance
Smoking area
Toilets
Wheelchair access
Accommodation
Cloakroom
Dancefloor
Dog friendly
Early access
Elevator
Goods lift
Parking Facilities
Rain friendly
Whiteboards/ flipcharts
Technical
Bring your own DJ
On-site technician
Wi-Fi
AV equipment
Hearing loop
High Speed Fibre Optic
Hybrid Events
Live Streaming
PA System
Screens / Projector
Sky Sports
Stage
Video Conferencing
Video Recording
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