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Big Wheel Theatre in Education
Big Wheel Studios and The Clerkenwell Theatre
BIG WHEEL'S venue is at 26 Exmouth Market, Clerkenwell, London EC1. Our building is a beautiful "arts and crafts" style annex to Holy Redeemer Church. It was originally built in 1915 as a centre to house a nunnery and provide adult education for the poor!

Big Wheel occupies three large rooms above the Clerkenwell Theatre: a studio and our offices. The studio can be hired from Big Wheel for rehearsals or meetings (e-mail us or call 020-7689 8670). It's also used for yoga, music lessons, and dance classes. The theatre is also for hire - call Janette at the Exmouth Market Centre on 020-78371861.



 

THE STUDIO


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

* Wooden floor

* Measures: 8.3m x 6m (535 sq ft)

* Equipment: piano, stereo, fridge. 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, £300 per week. (all prices excl. VAT)

* users you need to have public liability insurance, or be a member of BECTU, EQUITY or another professional organisation which provides this.

* fees for commercial clients: please enquire.

To book e-mail us or call 020-7689 867

THE THEATRE

NB To book the theatre don't call us - call Janette at the Exmouth Market Centre: 020-78371861

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

* Measures 8.3m x 12.5m (1,115 sq ft) (seats maximum 80 very comfortably)

* wooden parquet floor with additional modular stage floor (can be painted etc)

* small conventional stage with thrust and lovely red velvet curtains

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

* computerised 12-way lighting board and basic rig and sound system

* fully licensed for public entertainment and licensed bar

 


Exmouth Market is one of the greatest locations in London. Partly pedestrianised, it has a very "continental" feel, with pavement cafes, trendy boutiques, and chic restaurants (including Moro's, Cafe Kick, and Medcalf). 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 at 'Brill' music shop during a break!

Delicious cheap lunches can be had from a wide variety of stalls including the fantastic 'Jollof' (Ghanaian cooking)

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.

Theatre companies use us a lot for rehearsals and auditions. Singers and dancers use us to practice. The venue is frequently used for yoga classes and community meetings.

 




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