RSA House

The Durham Street Auditorium features tiered seating in a theatre-style layout, providing an intimate screening environment. The space is located in the atmospheric Vaults area with exposed brick features. Specific capacity numbers are not detailed in available information, so you'll need to confirm exact seating numbers when booking.

The auditorium is equipped for film screenings with built-in projection capabilities. However, specific details about projector specifications, screen size, sound system quality, or compatibility with different media formats are not specified. You should confirm technical specifications and any additional AV requirements during the booking process.

Specific pricing for the Durham Street Auditorium screenings space is not detailed in the available information. RSA House typically operates with room hire fees plus minimum catering spends, but you'll need to request a bespoke quote based on your event date, duration, and requirements.

RSA House does not offer dry hire and requires catering to be provided by their in-house team - external catering is not permitted. While specific minimum catering spends for the screening space aren't detailed, other RSA House spaces typically have minimum catering requirements ranging from £600-£1,100 plus VAT.

RSA House will hold dates for up to two weeks while you decide on the venue. If they need a decision sooner, they provide 48 hours notice to either confirm with a signed contract or release the date. All bookings require a signed contract to secure the space.

The auditorium is designed for both private premieres and classic film screenings, suggesting flexibility with content. However, specific technical requirements, file formats supported, or restrictions on content types are not detailed. You should confirm compatibility and any content approval processes when booking.

Specific setup and access times for the screening space are not detailed in available information. Given that other RSA House events typically run from 8:30am-5pm for day hire, you'll need to confirm access times for evening screenings and any additional setup requirements for your event.

RSA House requires that events align with their vision, mission, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments. They conduct detailed vetting including questions about the organization's purpose, event themes, speakers, and whether content will be recorded or broadcast. Political figures, controversial content, or high-profile attendees may require additional security considerations.

RSA House provides dedicated Event Coordinators and Event Managers, plus a manned cloakroom service. The Vaults area has its own entrance from the Strand. Additional services like wireless uplighters (£22-£25 plus VAT each, maximum 16), microphones (£68-£75 plus VAT each), and other AV equipment are available subject to availability and additional charges.

The Durham Street Auditorium is located within RSA House at 8 John Adam Street, London, WC2N 6EZ, in the Vaults area with exposed 18th-century brickwork. The Vaults have their own entrance from the Strand. Specific accessibility features for the tiered seating auditorium are not detailed, so you should confirm accessibility requirements when booking.