Spaces for hire

Foyer spaces

Olivier Theatre 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: £750 +VAT pre-show and interval entertaining in roped off area
                       £1000 +VAT post-show to midnight

                       £300 +VAT per hour 9:30am to 6:00pm (subject to performance times)
                       Access before 9:30am: Security fee will apply

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: 150 standing pre show and interval recpetion (sectioned-off area)
                  300 standing post show (whole area) 
Hire charge: £750 +VAT Pre - show and interval reception
                       £1000 +VAT Post - show standing reception

Restaurants

Mezzanine
Popular with both theatre-goers and performers, the National's restaurant is ideal for business lunches and celebration dinners.
Capacity: 8 - 110 seated/150 standing
Hire charge: Please enquire for more information on  020 7452 3600

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: 100 seated/200 standing
Hire charge: £1000 +VAT day/ £3500 +VAT evening hire (includes off -peak closure fee - in peak season the fee may be higher and closing the Terrace for events will be at the discretion of the Terrace manager).

Private Rooms

Gielgud Room
Ideal for private small meetings.
Capacity: 8 seated /15 standing
Hire charge: £175 +VAT (4 hours or under)
                       £300 +VAT (9:30am to 5:30pm)

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: 12 boardroom/ 20 banqueting/ 40 theatre style/ 40 standing

Hire charge: £375 +VAT (7:30am to 9:30am) 
                       £375 +VAT (4 hours or under 9:30am to 4:00pm)
                       £750 +VAT (Over 4 hours 9:30am to 4:00pm)
                       £500 +VAT (Post - show dinner - approx 2 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 roof top event space.

Contact us for further details or to arrange a visit to the National:
Tel 020 7452 3999
hospitalityevents@nationaltheatre.org.uk