Hire Space
The Grand Hall

Troxy

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Elegant Grand Hall in Troxy with vibrant stage lighting for conferences and gala events.
  • From £500 per hour
  • 2,100 Theatre
  • Limehouse
  • From £500 per hour
  • 2,100 Theatre
  • Limehouse
Authentic 1930s Art Deco cinema with multiple distinct filming locations under one roof, from grand theatrical spaces to intimate modern bars.
Aidan De Forest-Brown
Aidan De Forest-Brown

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Backstage corridors and dressing rooms
  • State-of-the-art in-house AV
  • Flexible hire times
  • No load-in restrictions
  • Professional rigging options
  • 1930s Art Deco architecture
  • Grade II listed building
  • Circle balcony with tiered seating
  • Multiple filming locations in one venue
  • VIP Bar and glamorous foyer

Troxy offers multiple flexible spaces that can make your vision come to life. A former 1930s cinema, our Grand Hall is brilliantly Art Deco and makes for a perfect period backdrop. It features Circle balcony with tiered seating ideal for a theatre/cinema shot! Our VIP Bar is modern and moody, and the foyer is absolutely glamorous. But it doesn't stop there, there are dressing rooms, plenty of backstage corridors, and other hidden gems! So if you are looking for a filming location (or a few!), the perfect photoshoot spot, a live performance filming, or even a base for your project, let us know!

Frequently asked questions

Hire fees start from £15,975 + VAT for 5 hours setup, 4 hours live event time, and 2 hours de-rig. This includes 5 technical staff (Production Manager, FOH Sound, Monitor Sound, Lighting Engineer, and Stage Manager) plus all in-house AV equipment. Security is mandatory at £300 + VAT per 100 guests for up to 5 hours of live time.

Troxy has a maximum capacity of 3,050 standing or 2,181 seated (subject to production requirements). The venue has minimum numbers of 300 guests, though they occasionally consider events with 250 guests. Events below these numbers are typically declined as the venue is considered too large.

All events must finish by 10:45pm. The venue operates wet hire only - they control all bar sales and do not offer dry hire options. If you need extended hours or have specific timing needs, these must be discussed during booking.

Beyond the base hire fee, you must pay security contribution (£300 + VAT per 100 guests), PRS fees at 4.2% of gross ticket sales (unless artist is not PRS registered), and stage crew/runners at £33 + VAT per hour if needed. There are no fees on complimentary tickets if all sales go through Troxy's platform.

The venue includes full PA system with consoles, speakers, fills, monitors, plus lighting and projection equipment with 5 technical staff. However, they do not carry any backline or musical instruments - these must be provided separately. Complex production needs like video, filming, or show-calling incur additional costs.

References from previous events at similar capacity venues are required before booking confirmation. The venue requires direct contact details for reference checks, not just general venue contact information. Payment schedules and deposit requirements vary by event type and must be confirmed during the booking process.

The loading bay is standard double door size, which may limit large equipment or set pieces. The venue has 1,100sqm of pillar-free flat floor space. Load-in times and access arrangements must be coordinated in advance, and there are no specific load-in restrictions mentioned beyond the physical door size.

If Troxy handles 100% of ticket sales, you receive 100% of face value with no markback charges. Markback charges only apply if you sell tickets through other outlets. There are no processing fees on complimentary tickets when using Troxy's platform exclusively.

There is no on-site parking available at the venue. The nearest parking is pay-and-display on Caroline Street. Visitors should come to the front doors and ring the buzzer, asking for the appropriate contact person. The venue is located at 490 Commercial Road, E1 0HX.

The venue carries public liability insurance, but you're advised to obtain employers liability insurance for your staff and event insurance in case of cancellation (though not essential). The venue handles all licensing requirements for their operations, but specific event insurance needs should be discussed based on your event type.

More about Troxy

Troxy is a stunning Grade II listed, Art Deco venue located in East London. We are close to Shoreditch with great connections to Central London. Originally a 1930s cinema, our award-winning venue features state-of-the-art in-house AV making it the perfect backdrop for your event. It is the perfect venue for large events, we can accommodate anywhere from 300 to 3,000 guests. We've hosted award ceremonies, conferences, parties, immersive events and more. Troxy operates on exclusive AND inclusive hire so there are no surprises later. For accommodation options, ask us about our hotel partners.