Spaces for hire
The National Theatre's foyers, restaurants, private rooms and outdoor terraces are all available for hire, and can be used in any combination.
Foyer spaces
Olivier Stalls Foyer
With great views of the river and easy access to the terraces and bars, it's ideal for daytime press/product launches and award ceremonies. Also a good space if you're entertaining around a performance in the Olivier.
Capacity: 100 seated/400 standing
Hire charge: £150–750 +vat
Lyttelton Exhibition Area
A changing programme of exhibitions forms the backdrop to this versatile space. An ideal space for entertaining around a performance in the Lyttelton, when guests can listen to pre-performance music in the foyer below, or a post-show dinner.
Capacity: 240 seated/300 standing
Hire charge: £150–750 +vat
Restaurants
Mezzanine
Popular with both theatre-goers and performers, the National's restaurant is ideal for business lunches and celebration dinners.
Capacity: 110 seated/150 standing
Hire charge: £500 +vat for lunch event
Terrace Bar and Food
Cafe and wine bar with excellent views of the river and easy access to the terraces, perfect for daytime presentations and lunches, or post show parties.
Capacity: 120 seated/240 standing
Hire charge: £1000 +vat for day event, £1500 +vat for evening event
Private Rooms
Gielgud Room
Ideal for private dinners, small-scale presentations and receptions.
Capacity: 12 seated /15 standing
Hire charge: £175 +vat (4 hours or under)
£300 +vat (over 4 hours) £500 +vat for evening event
Richardson Room
Ideal for private dinners, small-scale presentations and receptions.
Capacity: 12 seated /20 standing
Hire charge: £175 +vat (4 hours or under)
£300 +vat (over 4 hours) £500 +vat for evening event
Ashcroft Room
This light and airy room overlooking the river is perfect for daytime business meetings, small presentations and working lunches.
Capacity: 28 seated/40 standing
Hire charge: £250 +vat (4 hours or under)
£500 +vat (over 4 hours)
Pre-performance and during intervals this room is exclusively available to the NT's corporate members and Supporting Cast. For more information about these memberships please call the Development Department on 020 7452 3218.
Also available for hire: The Deck - our stunning summer functions space.
Contact us for further details or to arrange a visit to the National:
Tel 020 7452 3560
functions@nationaltheatre.org.uk
