"The Clerkenwell Theatre"

(and the Big Wheel Studio)

London's newest fringe venue

Perfect for plays, comedy nights, Edinburgh previews, T.V. try-outs.

BIG WHEEL'S venue is "The Clerkenwell Theatre", Exmouth Market, Clerkenwell, London EC1. It's a really great, versatile space suitable for all manner of theatre and other performances.

(NB don't use this street address to write to us because stuff gets lost - always use our PO Box address -see How To Contact Us.)

Upstairs from the theatre is our Studio and office space, which can be hired for rehearsals or meetings.

The whole building is a beautiful "arts and crafts" style annex to Holy Redeemer Church. It was originally built in 1915 as a centre to provide adult education for the poor!

THE THEATRE

* Measures 8.3m x 12.5m (seats maximum 80 very comfortably)

* wooden parquet floor

* additional modular stage floor (can be painted etc)

* variety of stage flats

* small conventional stage with thrust

* modular seating for 'prosc. arch', 'studio' or 'in-the-round' presentations

* computerised 12-way lighting board and basic rig

* twin theatre c.d. deck, amp, and speakers.

* fully licensed for public entertainment

* fees from £20 per hour

THE STUDIO

* Bright space with large North-facing windows and high ceilings.

* Lino floor

* Measures: 8.3m x 6m

* Equipment: piano, stereo. Tea / coffee-making facilities. Office equipment and small theatre lighting-rig available by arrangement.

* suitable for all uses apart from public entertainment

* fees for individuals or non-profit-making companies: £10 per hour, £70 per day (9-5) £300 per week (Mon-Fri 9-5). (all prices plus VAT)

* fees for commercial clients: please enquire.

THE MEETING ROOM

* Spacious high-ceilinged room.

* Wooden floor

* Measures: 6.5 m x 4m

* Furnished with sofa, armchairs, coffee table, desks. Tea / coffee-making facilities. Office equipmentcan be provided. (Display board, computer with internet access, printer, copier, TV, video, stereo, etc)

* fees for individuals or non-profit-making companies: £8 per hour, £55 per day (9-5) £250 per week (Mon-Fri 9-5). (all prices plus VAT)

* fees for commercial clients: please enquire.

Exmouth Market is off the junction of Faringdon Road with Rosebery Avenue (opposite Mount Pleasant Post Office)

Nearest tubes: Angel, Chancery Lane, Faringdon (all about 10 minutes walk). Buses 19, 38 and 341 stop very close by. Parking is very limited - only picking up and dropping off possible. There is an NCP close by.

Exmouth Market is one of the best locations in London. Partly pedestrianised, it has a very "continental" feel, with pavement cafes, trendy boutiques, and chic restaurants (including "Moro's" - the Blairs' favourite!). Exmouth Market is a really nice place to go and get a Belgian beer at "Al's" after a hard day's rehearsals - or an capuccino during a break!

We've been used for loads of film companies who use us as a green room while filming nearby (Denise van Outen, Jimmy Nail, and Harvey Keitel, yes, Harvey Keitel). Theatre companies use us a lot for rehearsals and auditions. Singers and dancers use us to practice. And the venue is frequently used for yoga classes.

The meeting room has been used as a creche, for therapy sessions and for interviews.