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Home | Brief History of Conway Hall | Hall Hire Information | Who was Moncure Conway? | SPES | Lectures & Events | Concerts | Classes | Location | Contact Us | Hall Photos Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion
Square, London WC1 (tube: Holborn) |
| Welcome | Welcome
to Conway Hall, your ideal, friendly venue in the centre
of London for all kinds of functions including
Established by the South Place Ethical Society, the Conway Hall has become a landmark of London's intellectual, political and cultural life. We have ten rooms of various sizes available for hire at reasonable rates. Dedicated to the non-profit, educational, musical and progressive sectors since 1929! For specific enquiries please ring 020 7242 8032 or see the information below. |
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| Main Hall | The Main
Hall has removable seating allowing for a variety of
configurations:
The Main Hall floor dimensions are 15.6m x 13.6m (52ft. x 45.5ft.) and the Stage 8.1m x 3.9m (27ft. x 13ft.). It is designed for meetings, classical music concerts, recordings, rehearsals, dances -- any function requiring a large floor area. We hold a public entertainment licence events. A grand piano is available for hire for bona fide classical music events. The Foyer features a reception desk which can be used as a Box Office, and is available to hirers of the Main Hall. Self-catering is permitted with self-catering facilities are available at an extra charge. Self-catering facilities include the Lobby Room (off the Foyer), the Kitchen and the Brockway Room (see below) for serving. The Bertrand Russell Room (see below) may be booked as a separate cloakroom or creche |
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| Brockway Room ("Small Hall") | The Brockway Room on the ground floor is 11.2m x 6.6m (37.5ft. x 22ft.) Suitable for meetings, classes, rehearsals, book launches, auditions etc. Alternatively, it can be used to used to serve the Main Hall at larger social functions. Capacity of the Brockway Room is 30 board style or 50-100 theatre style depending on layout. The Brockway Room has a hardwood floor and natural light. |  |
| Bertrand Russell Room | The Bertrand Russell Room has a capacity of 16 board style or 30-45 theatre style. It is 7.6m x 4.6m (25ft x 15ft) and adjacent to the Brockway Room on the ground floor. This room faces north and benefits from ample natural light. |  |
| Club Room | The Club Room is backstage on the third floor (no lift). It is especially suited to non-musical rehearsals, movement classes and informal meetings. Seating capacity is 16 board style or 20-50 theatre style. The Club Room is a T-shaped and approximately 700 sq ft. Natural light and small tea-making area. | |
| Artists Room | The Artists Room is backstage on the second floor (no lift). It is a small, bright room suitable for committee meetings and small classes seating up to 12 board style of 18 in informal theatre style. Size is 5m x 3.6m (17 ft x 12 ft). Natural light. | |
| Tower Rooms 1/2/3 | Each of the three Tower Rooms seat up to 10 people in board style or 15 people informally. All "Tower Rooms" rooms have windows. Tower 1 and 2 are each 4.5m x 3.6m (15ft x 12ft). Tower 3 is 4.5m x 3.3m (15ft x 11 ft). | |
| Note: All seated capacities are maximum allowable. Seating configurations other than as indicated will reduce capacity. | ||
| How to Make an Booking Inquiry | The bookings
department is open Monday to Friday from 10.00h to
17.00h. Inquiries are welcome by telephone, fax or in
person. You will be asked to complete an Inquiry Form. We will then advise costs. Full payment is required to order to proceed. Payments are accepted by cash or cheque made payable to "South Place Ethical Society". A separate damage/excess deposit may be required for certain kinds of events and for first-time hirers. You can fax your initial inquiry to us on 020 7242 8036. |
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| Room Hire Rates | For information regarding our very competitive rates or to arrange a viewing, please telephone 020 7242 8032. | |
| Filming/Recording /Photography | Conway Hall
is often used as a location for film and television
shoots, photography and press conferences. The Main Hall features excellent acoustics which have been featured on numerous CDs and in live broadcasts. Special written authorisation is required for any filming, recording or photography. Please contact the Hall Manager for further details. |
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| Hours of Operation | Our standard
hours of operation are 09.00h to 22.00h seven days a week
year round. Booking sessions are Daytime 09.00h to 17.00h or Evening 18.00h to 22.00h. Full day bookings 09.00h to 22.00h are also accepted. Half-day bookings are considered on request and are generally not available at weekends. Social events and concerts, by special arrangement, can continue to 23.00h (Monday to Thursday) or midnight (Friday/Saturday). Please note the Main Hall is generally not available for hire on Sunday afternoons/evenings from October to April due to our regular chamber music series. |
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| Catering | Self-catering
is permitted for events in the Main Hall. The Lobby Bar
and Kitchen will be reserved for Main Hall users at a
nominal extra charge. For larger events we require the addition of the Brockway Room to facilitate service. In rooms other than the Main Hall, hirers are permitted to arrange their own coffee/tea. Hirers must provide their own crockery/supplies and are responsible for clean-up at the end of the event. At present, Conway Hall does not offer in-house catering. We are happy to give details regarding outside caterers who are familiar with the Hall. |
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| Licences | Entertainment:
We have a standard public entertainment licence for the
Main Hall. Classical music and spoken word public events
are also permitted in the Fenner Brockway Room. Alcohol: Alcohol may be served only with the prior written authorisation of Hall Management and provided that the applicable licence has been obtained and copied to us a least two weeks before the event. Performing Rights: Any event featuring music will be subject to fixed charge (currently £55 to £105 for live classical music or £30 for other music events). |
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| Special Needs | Mobility:
Facilities for people with restricted mobility e.g
wheelchair users include ground level access to the Main
Hall, Brockway Room, Bertrand Russell Room, Lobby area
and toilets. We regret the Hall does not have a lift. Young children: Nappy changing facilities are available on the ground floor. Creche facilities can be arranged. |
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like to find out more about what's going on at Conway
Hall? Did you know that Conway Hall hosts a unique, wide
range of interesting events including classical and jazz
music concerts, public lectures, conferences, and
classes? If you would like to be kept informed of upcoming events, please send your name and address details to: Mailing List |
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