Shoreditch Town Hall - Events & Venue Hire Brochure

www.shoreditchtownhall.com 020 7739 6176 @ShoreditchTH

VENUE HIRE 2014

about THE TOWN HALL

Sitting at the heart of one of the most vibrant and creative areas of London, adjacent to Hoxton Square and just

minutes from Liverpool Street, Shoreditch Town Hall is a magnificent Grade II landmark building.

Once home to local government, the Town Hall has been a fully independent venue since 2001. Comprising of 60 individual rooms and spaces over 46,500 square feet, it includes a stunning purpose built auditorium – the Assembly Hall – the last of what were once six high capacity music halls in Shoreditch. Individual and full of character the building also includes an elegant Council Chamber, three Committee

Rooms, and a warren of untouched, atmospheric basement rooms. In total, eight diverse principal spaces for events from 10 – 800 plus (from 2015).

Under new management since 2012 Shoreditch Town Hall has in recent years established itself as a vital creative space on the London cultural map. With a programme of cutting edge performance and contemporary arts attracting thousands of people to the venue sitting alongside a world class restaurant and an impressive range of established corporate and private hires, the venue is genuinely one of a kind – a uniquely vibrant and individual destination space.

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BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS• Installed 3-Phase power into all main spaces

• Carried out acoustic improvement work in the Council Chamber, Mayor’s Parlour, Old Servery and Large Committee Room

• Installed event-grade WiFi – up to 300mb of scalable, dedicated bandwidth in all main spaces

• Secured a public entertainment license

• Invested in basic sound, lighting and staging for events in The Ditch

2014/15 SCHEDULED DEVELOPMENTS

• The Assembly Hall balcony will be brought back to life with the re-installation of 278 bespoke theatre seats, raising the room capacity to 750+

• Installation of a goods lift from Rivington Place, to allow loading into the Old Servery and Assembly Hall

• Expansion of toilet facilities

• Decoration of Assembly Hall and public areas

• Improvements to frontage, including cleaning, lighting and display points

2015/16 SCHEDULED DEVELOPMENTS

• Installation of a passenger lift from the Entrance Hall to Assembly Hall and Committee Rooms

• Expansion of bar and public areas

• Technical and performance infrastructure works in the Assembly Hall and Council Chamber

(all timescales are estimated at time of print)

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A RICH HISTORY Built in 1865 Shoreditch Town Hall has a colourful history. One of the first Town Halls in the UK to incorporate a purpose built theatre auditorium, in the Victorian era it was at the heart of the East London Music Hall scene, regularly hosting concerts and evenings of entertainment. This included The Saturday Populars – mixed bill entertainment shows that saw thousands pack into the venue every weekend.

In the early 1900s it also played its part in the infamous Jack the Ripper story, hosting the inquest into Mary Kelly, the Ripper’s final victim. This event attracted attention from around the world, with journalists and the public camped out for weeks on the main steps. In more recent years, during the swinging sixties, it become one of London’s foremost boxing venues and east end social hub – a regular hangout of the Kray’s – while the

early 90’s saw it become home to the now infamous Whirl-Y-Gig club nights.

Once one of the grandest Vestry Halls in the City, the Town Hall was built to reflect the ambitions of the pioneering Vestry of Shoreditch & St Leonard’s (later Shoreditch Borough Council). The Council, which ceased to exist when it was absorbed into The London Borough of Hackney in 1965, was fiercely progressive and focused on improving the lives of local people. A legacy of that past can be seen today in the motto ‘More Light, More Power’ cast into windows and crests throughout the building which was both an inspirational call to action, as well as a commemoration of the installation of electric light into the streets of Shoreditch. Continuing in this vein, when the tower was constructed in 1904, the Council installed the prominent statue of ‘Progress’. Lighting the path ahead with her torch, and with an axe to cut through any obstacle, she was modelled on the allegorical figure of ‘Hope’ popular in the Victorian period – the most famous example being the Statue of Liberty – hence the similarity.


OUR DIVERSE CLIENTS INCLUDE

BLACKBERRY

NATIONAL LOTTERY

THE ROYAL COURT THEATRE

GOOGLE

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN

NESTA

DIGITAL SHOREDITCH

BBC

CANCER RESEARCH UK

TED BAKER

THE FUTURE LABORATORY

ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY

THE GUARDIAN

CHANNEL 4

D&AD

NATIONAL THEATRE

DAZED & CONFUSED

UAL

EUROSTAR

THE SCHOOL OF LIFE

JAMIE OLIVER FOUNDATION

NHS

LIVE NATION

THE HOSPITAL CLUB

GULBENKIAN FOUNDATION

O2

SONY MUSIC

TEDX HACKNEY

ROYAL COLLEGE OF ART

GRAEAE THEATRE


THE REINSTALLATION OF 278 SEATS INTO THE BALCONY WILL

BE COMPLETE IN EARLY 2015


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ASSEMBLY HALLA GRAND AUDIENCE HALL

“Wow” is the word most often used upon walking into the Assembly Hall for the first time. Located on the first floor, it is the ideal location for corporate dinners, product launches, large weddings, parties, conferences and more. Whatever your event requirement, the Assembly Hall offers a flexible space with a 499 public entertainment license. The high ceilings, Italian marble panelled walls, Matcham style balcony and glorious architectural features fill this room with character, representing the faded glory of this magnificent building.

In Spring 2015 an additional 278 seats will become available, increasing the capacity to 750+.

RECENT CLIENTS:Ted Baker, Google, Nesta, Digital Shoreditch, ITV, Jamie Oliver Foundation, Allen & Overy, The Future Laboratory.

SIZE: 21.5m x 18.1m, height 15m

CAPACITIES: Reception: 600 Theatre-style: 500 Dinner: 350 Dinner & dance: 300

LOCATION: First Floor

POWER: NEW 125a 3 Phase ceeform outlet with RCD (rear of stage) 63a 3 Phase ceeform outlet with RCD (rear of stage) NEW 125a 3 Phase ceeform outlet with RCD (balcony) 2 Off Separate 32a ring main - 13a double sockets

ADDITIONAL: Wooden suspended dance floor Point-loading capacity: 500kg/m2 NEW Up to 300mb dedicated WiFi connectivity


COUNCIL CHAMBERTHE ORIGINAL VICTORIAN VESTRY HALL

The original Vestry Hall of the building, the Council Chamber, is one of the most architecturally significant spaces in the building. The windows which cast a beautiful diffused light into the space still contain the original stained glass panels illustrating the borough crest and motto ‘More Light, More Power’. Characterised by its beautiful ornate moulded ceiling, classical columns and original wood floor it is ideal for receptions, weddings, rehearsals and meetings, and responds particularly well to creative lighting and dressing.

RECENT CLIENTS:NHS, Foyle Foundation, TedX Hackney, National Theatre, O2, Complicite, Bhatt Murphy.

SIZE: 17.5m x 8.9m, Height 9m

CAPACITIES: Reception: 200 Theatre-Style: 120 Dinner: 100 Dinner & Dance: 80

LOCATION: Ground Floor

POWER: NEW 2 x 63a 3 Phase ceeform outlets with RCD

2 off Separate 32a ring main - 13a double sockets

ADDITIONAL: NEW Up to 300mb dedicated WiFi connectivity

[COUNCIL CHAMBER]

UP TO 300MB OF WIRELESS FIBRE

BROADBAND IS NOW AVAILABLE ACROSS

THE BUILDING


THE DITCH IS A PARTICULAR FAVOURITE

FOR FILMING, EXHIBITIONS AND

IMMERSIVE THEATRE PRODUCTIONS.


Known as The Ditch, the Town Hall’s warren of basement spaces occupying the entire footprint of the building offers a completely different proposition to the grandeur of the upper levels. A real architectural gem The Ditch consists of dozens of interconnecting highly atmospheric rooms, mostly left untouched and distressed, many with original features such as fireplaces and cooking ranges. Benefiting from its own ‘secret’, speakeasy style entrance off Old Street, as well as alternative entrance and exit points, The Ditch has its own facilities and can operate entirely independently of the Town Hall above. Popular for exhibitions, filming, product launches and functions the spaces also now host a regular contemporary theatre and performance programme.

RECENT CLIENTS:River Island, Gulbenkian Foundation, Courtauld Institute of Art, Channel 4, University of the Arts London.

THE DITCHA HIDDEN WORLD BELOW GROUND

SIZE: Dependant on spaces required

CAPACITIES: Reception: 80 – 120 Theatre-Style: 60

LOCATION: Lower Ground Floor

POWER: NEW 2 x 63a 3 phase ceeform outlets with RCD NEW 2 x 32a Single Phase ceeform outlets with RCD 2 off 63a TPN (max 100a) outlets


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MAYOR’S PARLOUR

A bright and airy space with stunning stained glass windows and feature fireplaces which make it a favourite for meetings and rehearsals.Interconnecting doors allow this space to be used in conjunction with the Council Chamber, and is regularly used as an extension/anteroom for larger events. One of the most regularly used rooms at the Town Hall, it is always in high demand.

SIZE: 9.8m x 7.1m

CAPACITIES: Reception: 60 Theatre-style: 50 Boardroom: 30

LOCATION: Ground Floor

POWER: Separate 32a ring main – 13a double sockets



LARGE COMMITTEE ROOM

The largest of three interconnecting rooms on the first floor to the west of the building built in the early 1900s as an extension to the original Town Hall. The Large Committee Room boasts high ceilings and plenty of natural daylight. Beautifully airy with large high windows along its full length, it boasts matching Edwardian fireplaces and an elegant buttressed ceiling. A fine location for your wedding, theatre rehearsal, networking drinks or party.

SIZE: 12.4m X 6.4m, Height 7m

CAPACITIES: Reception: 80 Theatre-Style: 70 Boardroom: 40


POWER: Separate 32A Ring Main – 13A Double Sockets


ACOUSTIC PANELLING HAS BEEN INSTALLED ACROSS MANY OF THE

SPACES IN THE BUILDING

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MEDIUM & SMALL COMMITTEE ROOMSThe Small and Medium Committee Rooms are interconnecting rooms with doors through to the Large Committee Room. Both spaces are popular venues for presentations, rehearsals, castings and meetings, with the Small benefiting from a large boardroom-style table to seat up to 16 people.

SIZE: 8m X 6.1m & 6.1m X 5.2m

CAPACITIES: Reception: 20-40 Theatre-Style: 20-35 Boardroom: 12-25


POWER: Separate 32A Ring Main – 13A Double Sockets



OLD SERVERY

The Old Servery, formerly the kitchen of the Town Hall, is now a basic but flexible space popular for rehearsals and as an auxiliary space for Assembly Hall events. Located on the first floor, alongside the Assembly Hall, it can also be used for event storage, and includes a sink and utility area.

SIZE: 15.8m X 7.1m

CAPACITIES: Reception: 50 Theatre-Style: 40


POWER: NEW 63a 3 Phase ceeform outlet with RCD

Separate 32A Ring Main – 13A Double Sockets


[OLD SERVERY]

A NEW GOODS ACCESS LIFT IS

SCHEDULED TO BE INSTALLED IN EARLY 2015.

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FLOOR PLANS

BASEMENT

CAD PLANS & BESPOKE PDF FLOOR

PLANS CAN BE PROVIDED ON REQUEST

Shoreditch Town Hall is a flexible events venue which can be used in a number of formats and configurations outlined on these example floor plans. In addition to the hireable spaces, the Town Hall is home to a number of organisations who have offices in the building and one of the UK’s finest restaurants, The Clove Club. With a number of further building and facility improvements planned over the next two years, these floor plans should be used as a guideline only. Event-specific plans based on availability and requirement can be provided on request. Larger format pdf versions are also available to download on the Town Hall website or by contacting [email protected].

Long Room: 18.4m x 4.5m

Rivington Room: 9.7m x 7.4m

Garden Studio: 6m x 7.2m


GROUND FLOOR

FIRST FLOOR

Assembly Hall: 21.5m x 18.1m, Height 15m

Large Committee Room: 12.4m x 6.4m, Height 7m

Medium Committee Room: 8m x 6.1m

Small Committee Room: 6.1m x 5.2m

Old Servery: 15.8m x 7.1m

Additional dimensions available on request.

Council Chamber: 17.5m x 8.9m, Height 9m

Mayor’s Parlour: 9.8m x 7.1m

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ARTISTIC PROGRAMMEJust over eighteen months ago, we successfully launched Shoreditch Town Hall’s first ever programme of theatre and performance. Innovative projects like Paines Plough’s Roundabout and Gandini Juggling’s CLOWNS & QUEENS in our Assembly Hall have been aligned with the evolution of our basement spaces into The Ditch; a multi-room speakeasy, which has come into its own with regular theatre, cabaret, music and comedy nights.

We want to make the Town Hall a home for original and adventurous artists and audiences, with a unique programme of transformational and unique experiences - with work sometimes complete or often still in development. As a ‘non-traditional’ theatre – i.e. without fixed seats and infrastructure, we want our spaces to be continually reinvented and to become an integral part of the work.

The number and frequency of events in the arts programme varies from month to month, so keep in touch about what’s coming up at Shoreditch Town Hall, by signing up to receive our email newsletters at www.shoreditchtownhall.com or follow us on Twitter: @ShoreditchTH or Facebook: /ShoreditchTH

“SHOREDITCH TOWN HALL HAS BECOME

A PLAYGROUND FOR EXPERIMENTAL THEATRE

MAKERS IN RECENT YEARS… IT’S GOT ONE OF THE

MOST INTRIGUING LINE-UPS IN LONDON.”

MATT TRUEMAN, THE TELEGRAPH


THE CLOVE CLUB

Telephone reservations: 020 7729 6496Online reservations: www.thecloveclub.com

Shoreditch Town Hall is home to one of the UK’s finest restaurants, The Clove Club. Opened in March 2013 as part of the development of the venue, it was recently awarded 2nd best restaurant in the UK in the National Restaurant Awards, and 87th in the World in the 2014 ‘50 Best’.

Bringing together the talents of Isaac McHale, Daniel Willis and Johnny Smith - The Clove Club was one of the most eagerly anticipated openings of 2013. Comprising of two rooms, the restaurant serves an ambitious five course menu, featuring interesting and often overlooked British ingredients and produce, while the bar is more lively – with the option to pop in for a drink, or stay for a selection of smaller plates.

Pre-booking is advised, with reservations available online at www.thecloveclub.com or over the phone on 020 7729 6496.

Bar reservations can only be made by telephone. The reservations line is open from 10am until late.

Dinner: Monday – Saturday

Restaurant: 6pm – 10pm Bar: 6pm – 10.30pm

Lunch: Tuesday – Saturday 12pm – 2.30pm

“THE WONDERKIND SPAWN OF ST JOHN

AND NOMA” AA GILL,

SUNDAY TIMES

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PRODUCT LAUNCHES

CONFERENCES

FASHION SHOWS

CORPORATE DINNERS

SAMPLE SALES

EXHIBITIONS

PARTIES

BRAND EVENTS

EVENT TYPES


REHEARSALSShoreditch Town Hall has a range of simple, flexible spaces ideal for rehearsals. Subsidised rates are offered on a daily and weekly basis from £80-£375 per day and £350-£1200 per week (excl. VAT).

Recent hirers have included the RSC, National Theatre, Complicite, Hightide, Bristol Old Vic and Sheffield Theatres.

For a full quote, or to request availability please contact [email protected] or 020 7739 6176.

FILM & PHOTO SHOOTSThe wide range of spaces and period features throughout the Town Hall have made us an extremely popular location for filming and stills photoshoots. From the ‘faded glory’ of the magnificent Assembly Hall, to the untouched, distressed warren of rooms which make up the Basements or the high-pillared elegance of the Council Chamber, the Town Hall has regularly been used for feature films, television, music videos and fashion shoots.

To make an enquiry about using any of the spaces at the Town Hall for filming, please contact our location agency, The Collective on [email protected] or 020 7284 8911.

WEDDINGSThe Town Hall is one of East London’s most characterful wedding venues, offering a location full of original charm for your big day. Sitting proudly in the heart of one of the capital’s most vibrant araes, the recently restored Town Hall offers the perfect wedding & reception venue for 50 – 500 people.

Ceremony only packages are now available in the Large Committee Room in addition to ceremony & reception bookings in the Assembly Hall and Council Chamber. Please get in touch to discuss availability. Bar packages also available.

COMMUNITY HIREShoreditch Town Hall actively encourages use from our local community and offers subsidised rates and up 40% discount for Hackney residents or people living within a one mile radius. Full quotes are available on request.

EVENT TYPES

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INFORMATIONENQUIRY PROCESSTo enquire about availability and costs of holding your event at Shoreditch Town Hall, we ask that you complete a simple booking form, which is available on the website, or from a member of our events team. To make an enquiry, please contact [email protected] or 020 7739 6176.

Once a booking form is received, we aim to respond with a quote and/or request for further information within 7 days.

EXCLUSIVITYExclusive hire of the building is available. However, unless otherwise stated, your hire of Shoreditch Town Hall should always be treated as non-exclusive. We do take care to ensure that the level of crossover and impact from multiple hirers is kept to a minimum and will advise of other events happening simultaneously if appropriate

LICENCINGThe Trust holds a licence to present regulated entertainment involving up to a capacity of 499 people.

LOADINGThere is a public loading bay located under the railway bridge on Old Street at the front of the venue. Positioned on a red-route, this bay is limited to loading between 10am-4pm. There is currently no goods lift access into the Town Hall, meaning that all deliveries, collections and equipment must be manually handled into the building. Loading to the Basement may be possible at the rear of the building from Rivington Place. Please ask for details.

ACCESS- We need to make Hirers and audiences aware

that as a Grade II listed building which is still developing as a venue, some areas have very limited or no accessibility for anyone with mobility impairments. We have a lift from pavement level to the ground floor of the

building, allowing for level access to the Council Chamber, Mayor’s Parlour and accessible toilet.

- There is limited access to the Assembly Hall via 32 broad steps, with two landings and continuous bannisters. People with lesser mobility impairments may find them relatively easy to climb. A mechanical stairclimber is available for the Assembly Hall steps, which is only suitable for certain wheelchairs. We need to advise that this is a far from satisfactory means of climbing and that some wheelchair users may not be happy using this equipment.

- The Committee Rooms are accessible via 28 steps with two landings and continuous bannisters.

- We ask anyone visiting or user the building to please check and confirm individual requirements prior to any event. We are happy to help and offer advice.

BAR SERVICEIf you are looking to provide refreshments at your event, Shoreditch Town Hall can provide an in-house pop-up bar, drinks and staffing on either a paid-bar or free-bar basis.

Our Front of House team can help you plan for events of up to 500 people thanks to our relationship with a host of major suppliers. What’s more, our pop-up bar blocks can be moved to anywhere in the building to ensure that whether large or small, we can provide your event with a great bar service every time.

Shoreditch Town Hall is licensed for the sale of alcohol between 10am-11pm on Sunday-Thursday and 10am-12am on Friday and Saturday.

For a bespoke bar quote, speak to a member of the events team on 020 7739 6176 or email [email protected]


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INFORMATION HOW TO FIND USADDRESS

Shoreditch Town Hall 380 Old Street, London EC1V 9LT 020 7739 6176 [email protected]

UNDERGROUND

The nearest underground station to Shoreditch Town Hall is Old Street, on the Northern Line. Old Street station is a five minute walk along Old Street itself. When you arrive at Old Street, exit through Exit 2 and head directly down Old Street towards the white tower, above the Town Hall. You can also get to the Town Hall from London Liverpool Street and Moorgate, which are each approximately 15 - 20 minutes’ walk away.

OVERGROUND

The nearest overground train station to the Town Hall is Shoreditch High Street or Hoxton. Each is approx 5 – 10 minutes’ walk away.

BUSES

A number of London Buses go via Old Street, which makes the Town Hall extremely accessible via bus. Buses stopping nearby include numbers: 26, 35, 47, 48, 55, 67, 78, 135, 149, 242 and 243.

PARKING

Shoreditch Town Hall does not have designated parking areas for clients or visitors to the Town Hall. There are a number of car parks nearby, including an NCP on Great Eastern Street.

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SHOREDITCH TOWN HALL GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES FUNDING AND SUPPORT FROM:

Arts Council, England, Hackney Borough Council, The Linbury Trust, Foyle Foundation, Biffa Award, Cockayne - Grants For The Arts & The London Community Foundation

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SHOREDITCH TOWN HALL380 Old StreetLondon, EC1V [email protected]: 020 7739 6176

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