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The Big Wheel Studios

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The Clerkenwell Theatre

BIG WHEEL'S venue is above The Clerkenwell Theatre, Exmouth Market, Clerkenwell, London EC1.

(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.)

Big Wheel occupies three large rooms above the Clerkenwell Theatre: two Studios and our office space. The studios can be hired from Big Wheel for rehearsals or meetings (call 020-7689 8670). They're also used for yoga, music lessons, and dance classes. The theatre space downstairs is also for hire - call Janette at the Exmouth Market Centre on 020-78371861.

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 house a nunnery and provide adult education for the poor!

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.

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. Tea / coffee-making facilities. Office equipment, tables, 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 excl. VAT)

* fees for commercial clients: please enquire.

To book e-mail us or call 020-7689 8670

THE MEETING ROOM

* Spacious high-ceilinged room.

* Wooden floor

* Measures: 6.5 m x 4m (280 sq ft)

* Tea / coffee-making facilities.

* fees for individuals or non-profit-making companies: £7.50 per hour, £50 per day (9-5) £200 per week (Mon-Fri 9-5). (all prices excl. VAT)

* fees for commercial clients: please enquire.

To book e-mail us or call 020-7689 8670

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

* additional modular stage floor (can be painted etc)

* variety of stage flats

* 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

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

* fully licensed for public entertainment

* licensed to sell drinks

* fees from £20 per hour

To book call the Exmouth Market Centre:

020-78371861

NEW WRITING SUNDAYS

On the last Sunday of every month the Clerkenwell Theatre and Big Wheel present a programme of New Writing, in which new plays are given a rehearsed reading by professional actors. If you want to come and have a look a the theatre in action, this is a good day to come along (cost £2)

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, 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 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, music lessons, and for interviews.