The Theatre at Science Gallery London

Evening hire (18:30-22:30) costs £2,500+VAT with a minimum catering spend of £20+VAT per person. Half-day hire (13:00-17:00) is £2,500+VAT with the same minimum catering spend of £20+VAT per person (minimum 60 people). Day Delegate Rate is available at £79+VAT per person with a minimum of 40 people, which includes exclusive hire from 08:30-17:00, breakfast, mid-morning refreshments, lunch, afternoon refreshments, full AV equipment, onsite technician, security, and event management.

The Theatre can accommodate up to 120 people seated, with the adjoining Atrium available for catering and refreshment breaks. The space is suitable for theatre-style seating, presentations, and awards ceremonies.

The Theatre includes screen and projector, lectern with comfort monitor and lectern microphone, PA system and speakers, one roving microphone, electronic pointer/clicker, ability to colour wash the space, and an AV technician as standard. Additional charges apply for event filming or livestreaming.

Tea/coffee costs £2.99+VAT per person per break, light lunch from £24+VAT per person, mini muffins £2.50+VAT per person, chocolate chip cookies £2.00+VAT per person, gluten free chocolate brownie bites £2.50+VAT per person, and chef's selection of biscuits £2.00+VAT per person. Most bookings require a minimum catering spend of £20+VAT per person with a minimum of 60 people, though this can be waived for tea and coffee only bookings in certain circumstances.

For short lead bookings, confirmation is required by end of play the following day with full pre-payment required by close of play within a few days of confirmation. Standard payment terms may vary depending on the booking lead time and specific arrangements.

Yes, the Studio & Balcony is available for smaller events, accommodating up to 50 delegates in cabaret layout. This space costs £3,000+VAT with a minimum catering spend of £1,600+VAT for hire from 08:30-17:00, and includes use of the connecting Balcony with views of the Shard.

Yes, custom timings can be arranged. For example, half-day bookings can be adjusted from the standard 13:00-17:00 to accommodate specific needs like 15:30-18:30, though this may affect pricing and minimum spend requirements.

Yes, additional charges apply for event filming or livestreaming beyond the standard AV technician service. The venue can accommodate special requests but these typically incur extra costs that need to be discussed during the booking process.

The venue offers negotiable rates for specific dates or circumstances. For example, room hire can be reduced from £2,500+VAT to £2,000+VAT and minimum catering spend reduced to £2,000+VAT total for certain dates to fit within client budgets.

Viewings can be arranged during business hours, typically scheduled for 10am appointments. The venue can place provisional holds on dates while clients decide, and site visits can be arranged to help with the decision-making process before confirming bookings.