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What are the seasonal availability restrictions I need to know about?

The venue is completely unavailable from late June through July, August, and September due to large rehearsals that occupy the entire venue. Additionally, from 24th November to 17th December, the venue exclusively hosts KIN London's Christmas Social and cannot accommodate other bookings during this period.

How does the booking confirmation process work and when is payment required?

No agreement exists until a contract and full terms & conditions are signed by both parties and all hire fees and other charges are paid in full. Any enquiry, discussion or correspondence should never be taken as confirmation, and the venue reserves the right to vary or cancel hires without liability even after initial discussions.

What is the capacity of the Assembly Hall and what seating arrangements are available?

The Assembly Hall can accommodate up to 500 people with Matrix seats in theatre style, plus an additional 250 seats available in the balcony. The venue has folding chairs and trestle tables available on site, and external furniture can be sourced if needed.

What catering options are available and can I bring external caterers?

The venue operates primarily on a dry hire basis, allowing you to source external caterers of your choice. They have featured catering suppliers who have previously worked at the venue, and can provide an in-house bar service. There are no permanent kitchens on site, but the Old Servery adjoining the Assembly Hall can be used by caterers to set up equipment.

What production and AV services can the venue provide?

The venue can provide full production in-house including audio, video, and lighting equipment. They offer speakers, projectors, and monitors, and will provide bespoke production quotes based on specific requirements. All technical needs should be discussed in advance for proper planning.

What types of events are prohibited at the venue?

The venue cannot accommodate club nights due to the listed status of the building and the nature of their cultural programme. They also cannot host sporting events, despite historically being a boxing venue. All events must align with their curated cultural programme approach.

How does the provisional booking system work?

The venue operates a tiered booking system where dates can be held as first option (provisional hold), second option, or third option. If you're a second or third option, you'll be contacted if higher priority bookings fall through. Dates are only confirmed once contracts are signed and full payment is made.

Who is responsible for setup and breakdown of the event space?

It is the hirer's responsibility to set up and clear down the space unless specifically discussed with the venue in advance. If the venue agrees to handle setup/breakdown, this time will be factored into the hire period and may affect pricing.

Do I need to go through their cultural programming team for certain events?

The venue runs a fully curated cultural programme, meaning all shows are developed in consultation with the venue. For cultural or artistic events, you must email their Cultural Programme team first and demonstrate alignment with their programming approach before proceeding with any booking discussions.

What spaces are available and can they be used together?

The venue offers multiple spaces including the Assembly Hall, Council Chamber, Mayor's Parlour, and various Committee Rooms. Some spaces have interconnecting doors and can be used together. The Old Servery adjoins the Assembly Hall and can be used for catering setup.