Operating Theatre at Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret
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Up to 50seated
London Bridgenearest station
Southwarkarea
Londoncity
About this space
Europe's oldest surviving operating theatre, a steep semicircular 1822 room that seats up to 50 in its original tiered stands. An extraordinary backdrop for talks, lectures, presentations and performances inside a Grade II* listed 1703 church attic, hired with exclusive access to the museum and collection. Includes projector and screen, sound system, laptop and lighting, Wi-Fi and ethernet, two museum staff, and an optional 45-minute Victorian Surgery Talk. Evening hire 6-9pm; Mon-Wed daytime 10am-5pm.
Features
Wifi
Semicircular tiered stands
Historic 1822 operating theatre
Projector and screen
Sound system
Laptop
Lights
Bluetooth audio
Wi-Fi and ethernet
Two museum staff included
Optional Victorian Surgery Talk
Exclusive museum access
Lift and accessible toilet
Food & Drink
Professional Kitchen
Space
Disabled Access
Licenses
Licensed Until 9am
Capacities
50 Theatre
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Venue Hire Per Evening
Every day, 18:00 - 21:00Every day, 18:00 - 21:00
£1,500 / Venue FeeScreenings
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Venue Hire Per Evening
Every day, 19:00 - 22:00Every day, 19:00 - 22:00
£1,500 / Venue FeeAbout this venue
Exclusive after-hours hire of a Grade II* listed 1703 church in Southwark housing Europe's oldest surviving operating theatre (1822) and the historic Herb Garret. A hidden central London gem for intimate receptions, dinners, talks, launches, screenings, filming and photography, with historic medical collections, projector and screen, Wi-Fi and ethernet, and optional Victorian surgery demonstrations.
Location
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Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret 9a St Thomas StreetSouthwarkSouthwark SE1 9RYLondon
London Bridge
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