Theatre at The Royal Institution

Theatre in a Museum
· Private space
  31 reviews  – 
21 Albemarle Street, London, W1S 4BS –
Green Park Station (0.2 mi)
Up to 400
seats
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Theatre has been graced by many scientists, artists, authors and politicians alike sharing their ideas for over 200 years and is available to hire for all types of events.

Our in-house AV team are on hand to give you the best guidance possible as well as provide you with an array of equipment to ensure your event is a success.

Event offers and packages

Package per person

Our Faraday DDR package is based on a minimum of 200 guests and includes -

- Exclusive hire of the first floor rooms (Theatre, Library, Georgian Room, Demonstration Room & Writing Room) from 9.00am - 5.00pm
- Arrival coffee, tea, orange juice, pastries and croissants
- Mid-morning coffee, tea and biscuits
- Buffet lunch including 2 hot dishes, 2 salads, fruit or miniature desserts Or 4 bowl food
- Juices with lunch
- Mid-afternoon coffee, tea and biscuits
- Iced water throughout event
- Staffing and linen for hospitality tables
- Full AV equipment and set up

Prices

Monday
8:00 – 22:00
from £4680–£7800 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 22:00
from £7800 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £4680 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £4680 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £5040 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £6240 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 22:00
from £4680–£7800 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 22:00
from £7800 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £4680 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £4680 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £5040 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £6240 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 22:00
from £4680–£7800 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 22:00
from £7800 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £4680 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £4680 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £5040 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £6240 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 22:00
from £4680–£7800 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 22:00
from £7800 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £4680 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £4680 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £5040 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £6240 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 22:00
from £4680–£7800 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 22:00
from £7800 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £4680 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £4680 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £5040 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £6240 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
8:00 – 22:00
from £4680–£7800 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 22:00
from £7800 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £4680 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £4680 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £5040 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £6240 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
8:00 – 22:00
from £4680–£7800 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 22:00
from £7800 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £4680 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £4680 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £5040 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £6240 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 2 weeks ago

Capacity

Theatre
up to 400

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Projector
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers
Air conditioning
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Auditorium
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Natural light
Storage space
Quiet space
Accommodation available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Lift to all floors

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

Show cancellation details

Reviews and ratings

(31 reviews and ratings - )

DG
Dr G.
December 2022
Excellent communication
5.0

About The Royal Institution

Renowned as the home of scientific research and communication for more than 200 years, we are the proud home of 14 Nobel Prize winners as well as the discovery of 10 chemical elements. The Ri's 400 tiered seating theatre is familiar to those who watch the Ri Christmas Lectures; making it the perfect setting for conferences, lectures and film screenings.

The other rooms can also be booked for a number of different events such as conferences, press releases, dinners, receptions, board meetings, training sessions and seminars.

In-house AV and expert event catering through our partners Searcy's, one of the leading catering companies in Europe are all services at your disposal. Flexible, professional and complimentary tastings for all confirmed bookings are also another advantage of holding your event here at the Ri!

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