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Rehearsal Spaces

Half Moon offers two rehearsal spaces for theatre, dance or music in East London, E1.
  • Theatre:  Our main theatre space is a black box, fully equipped studio theatre with retractable raked bench seating.
  • Upper StudioOur smaller Upper Studio space is also available and is adequate for rehearsals for smaller productions.

Half Moon is a fully accessible venue so suitable for all artists and companies.

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The Theatre

Our flexible, fully equipped black box studio theatre space can accommodate up to 90 people unseated, or 60-85 seated depending on the age and make-up of the audience. It has retractable raked bench seating with rows of cushions at the front.

There is a full LED lighting and sound rig in the theatre. A projector with a HDMI or VGA connector and fixed screen are also available.

This space can be hired for private sessions such as auditions, workshops, or non-ticketed community events. The theatre is only available for public performances of work aimed at young people (professional productions or youth performances) as part of our programmed season.

Available for half day, daily or weekly hire.

Suitable for rehearsals, auditions and non-ticketed community events

Please note that if you wish to use our technical facilities you must also hire a technician. There may be an additional charge for the use of certain technical equipment. 

Theatre dimensions (retracted seats): 7m (w) x 8.5m (l)
End on with seating bank: 7m (w) x 5m (l)
Height under grid: 4.4m
Facilities: Blackout facilities, full LED lighting, projector and projection screen, video and sound systems. 
Seating Capacity: Between 60 – 85 (depending on the age and make-up of the audience)

Please enquire for details by emailing admin@halfmoon.org.uk

Upper Studio

Our smaller Upper Studio is a flexible space for rehearsals and auditions. It is also available for intimate private scratch performances of theatre for young people or events that are non-ticketed and can accommodate up to 35 people.

Our second largest space is located on the first floor and is fully accessible via a lift. Seating and tables are available.

Available for half day, daily or weekly hire.

Suitable for rehearsals auditions and scratch performances

Please note that if you wish to use the technical facilities in this space, you may need to also hire a technician. There may be an additional charge for the use of certain technical equipment.

Dimensions: 4.1m x 10.4m
Facilities: Blackout facilities, public Wi-Fi,  projector with a HDMI connector and fixed screen, Yamaha Clavinova, PA system and full LED lighting rig.

Please enquire for details by emailing admin@halfmoon.org.uk

Get in touch about your event

Half Moon can provide the perfect venue hire in London to host your rehearsals, filming, conference, business meeting or children’s birthday party. With excellent facilities we are among the best venues in London for disabled access.

Located near Limehouse station on the DLR line between Canary Wharf (9 mins) and Bank (5 mins) our venue has excellent transport links. The Central, Northern and Waterloo and City lines of the London underground network, are just 5 minutes away on the DLR, so our venue is easily accessible.

Get in touch with us to see if we can accommodate your event.

Please call 020 7709 8900, email admin@halfmoon.org.uk or use the contact form.

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