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Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance is housed in three landmark buildings in South East .

The Laban Building, Blackheath Halls and Our buildings are fully equipped and King Charles Court provide our students accessible providing a unique and Unique with word-class facilities to advance the inspiring backdrop for any corporate art forms of music and dance by bringing event, conference, filming location or together artists to train, collaborate, product launch. research and perform in an environment of creative and technical excellence. Think Illuminating The laban building

The Laban Building, winner of the Stirling Prize (2003), designed by acclaimed architects Herzog & de Meuron in the heart of South East London’s thriving arts community. [The Laban Building] hits you A conservatoire for the training of your exclusive reception or business right between the eyes… It’s very professional contemporary dance artists, meeting, by choosing an innovative and the Laban Building is an awe-inspiring ground-breaking venue for your special landmark building providing a unique event. Use our inspirational backdrop seductive. The immediate response and dynamic backdrop for any corporate and sense of vision to enhance your event, filming location or product launch. fashion, film or photography shoot, was to go, ‘wow’. and our energising space as a ‘blank By day, the building’s semi-translucent canvas’ on which to stamp your own Julian Barnes Novelist & Judge for RIBA Stirling Prize 2003, coloured outer skin allows white and identity. Whether producing a full stage The Independent, 13 October 2003 coloured light to flood into the inner theatre event, hosting a conference or spaces. By night, the building becomes filming your next production, the Laban a coloured beacon with light and Building provides a flexible space in a truly movement spilling out illuminating the inspiring environment with a dedicated surrounding area. Immerse your guests team who will support your needs, and is in our unique and creative setting for fully accessible. Catering

Catering functions can be hosted within our studios, café, bar, the ramped concourse and a variety of other locations around the building.

The concourse is a visual explosion A wide range of food and drink can be of colour featuring the Laban Wall provided for your event by our in-house Drawing by Michael Craig-Martin, with caterers. Should you require a bespoke receptions and drinks parties in this menu or specific catering style, we space often complimented by digital would be pleased to tailor our service to film projection and sound installations. your individual requirements. “We would definitely look to use the Laban Building again and Technical recommend it to other Each space comes with a number of standard inclusions and businesses... I found the building full technical specifications can be provided upon request. Additional equipment is also available If you require a greater artistic input or and space very inspiring.” for hire and our production team a full stage management service then would be pleased to discuss your we would be happy to suggest external Jaime Akiens requirements in more detail – please production companies who would work USA Pro contact our Events Team for details. with you in our space to help create your customised event. laban THEATRE

Our theatre as 294 seats and is a key venue for conferences, award ceremonies, product launches and OUTDOOR THEATRE other events.

At the heart of the building, the flying facility, whilst the impressive Are you looking for an exclusive outdoor location for elegant theatre space, designed lighting and sound capabilities offer your next presentation, film shoot or celebration? in dark wood, is in contrast to the enormous creative potential for any translucent external envelope of event. Technical services can be Set within our ‘Folded’ any occasion and the opportunity the building. The state of the art tailored to meet the needs of each landscape gardens designed by to project digital imagery onto the technical specification offers a stage event and our dedicated team will Vogt Architects, the 200-seat outer skin of the panelling provides a area of 18 metres by 14 metres and be happy to offer advice on the best amphitheatre is an impressive wealth of creative potential. a single purchase counterweight use of our facilities. location for any outdoor event. Designed as a performance area, As an alternative ‘al fresco’ option, the theatre is also a striking space we are also able to construct a for imaginative open-air functions. marquee in the outdoor theatre The façade of the building provides space, to ensure that your event runs a unique, dramatic backdrop to smoothly in all weather conditions. LECTURE THEATRE

Seating up to 100, the Lecture Theatre is an ideal setting for smaller conferences, meetings and presentations.

Fully designed in a light birch wood, range of AV facilities including a full this is an attractive example of a sound system, playback facilities classic lecture theatre. This stylish and an LCD projector for data and space is equipped with an extensive video projection.

STUDIO THEATRE

The Studio Theatre has a maximum capacity of 230, with fully retractable bleacher seating for 100, allowing the flexibility to hold a variety of events and performances. STUDIOS

Ideal for fashion shows, photo providing playback facilities. Purpose-built for professional dance training, our 12 dance shoots, film work and movement A plasma TV and DVD player are studios are also flexible spaces for a variety of functions workshops the studio has a basic included as standard and additional standard lighting rig and comes equipment is available on request. including fashion, film and photography shoots, meetings, inclusive of full sound system lunches, dinners and evening receptions.

Studios are also ideal for larger professionals and designed to meet your conferences taking place in the Main particular objectives. Theatre which require additional exhibition or workshop areas. As a special Large windows allow natural light to flood feature, we are also pleased to offer our into the spacious studios during the day clients the unique opportunity to hold and allow movement and light to flood out a customised movement workshop in at night. one of our studios, led by trained dance MEETING ROOMS Recent Client list Room capacities The facts

The Glass Meeting Room and Conference Rooms. Adidas by Stella McCartney Laban Room Bonnie Bird Outdoor Lecture Studio Meeting Large Studio 294 seat Bonnie Bird Theatre Our meeting rooms are perfect for smaller business meetings or seminars and can also be used as Arts Council England Specifications Theatre Theatre Theatre Theatre Room breakout rooms in conjunction with a main event in our theatre. Avanti Television Ltd Theatre Style 294 200 100 140 160 35 230 seat Studio Theatre These adaptable rooms can be arranged in different seating styles to suit your particular needs and equipment is available for hire upon request. BBC Classroom Style n/a n/a n/a 70 80 n/a 300 seat Ampitheatre as part of British Council Boardroom Style n/a n/a n/a 45 60 20 the Outdoor Theatre spaces CRICKET Brand U-shape Style n/a n/a n/a 35 50 15 Communications 100 seat Lecture Theatre (for Land Rover) Cabaret Style n/a n/a n/a 80 90 n/a German Embassy Seated Lunch / Dinner n/a 350 n/a 130 130 20 12 dance studios London Borough of Lewisham Seated Dinner / Dance n/a 250 n/a 100 100 n/a LDA Free WiFi (London Development Agency) Reception - Standing n/a 400 n/a 230 280 50 Plasma TVs Microsoft Room Dimensions (in metres) Ministry of Sound Length 14 Irregular Shape 11 15 21 9 Sound system in each studio RIBA (Royal Institute of Width 18 Irregular Shape 9 12 10 6 British Architects) Licensed Bar Area (in sq metres) 252 600 99 180 210 54 Selfridges Height 13 n/a 6.2 6.2 6.2 2.75 Café Tiger Aspect Productions (for Channel 4) Door Height 2.05 n/a 2.05 2.05 2.85 2.2 Multiple meeting and conference rooms Door Width 0.94 n/a 0.96 0.96 1 1.15 USA PRO Think Inspiring Blackheath halls

Built in 1895 by William Webster, Blackheath Halls, along with the Conservatoire of Music and the School of Art, is part of the oldest surviving purpose built cultural complex in London. “I’d like to thank you so much for a great

It was originally used as a venue for Blackheath Halls are a wholly owned day. The team really enjoyed themselves orchestral and choral works and played subsidiary of Trinity Laban Conservatoire host to some of the most famous musical of Music and Dance, and provide the and were inspired by what you’re up performers of the early 20th century. Faculty of Music with its regular base for Dating back to the Victorian period, large-scale rehearsals and performance. to. You looked after us beautifully, it Blackheath Halls offers two beautiful and unique spaces for all purposes, including couldn’t have been better.” weddings, performances, recordings, Kate King conferences and rehearsals. Both venues Resourcing and Development Manager, Selfridges are fully accessible and offer excellent facilities to hirers. The facts Catering

We do not provide catering. However, you may bring in 600 - seat Great Hall your own caterers, who may use our kitchen, subject to agreement in advance. 160 - seat Recital Room Please note your caterers must have Monthly 2010 Best Cheap Eats relevant hygiene certification and London guide. be fully conversant with health and Licensed Cafe Bar safety legislation. London Wedding Magazine described Hand Made Food’s catering service One of the most outstanding centres for music and the Blackheath Halls’ recommended as follows: caterers are Hand Made Food, an performing arts in London award-winning Traiteur situated in the ‘The catering turned out to be the heart of Blackheath Village. Hand Made easiest thing for us to organise. Food brings you the best food with the Hand Made Food were fantastic - Among the finest concert facilities available to any conservatoire least impact on the environment. They they offered amazing food, great are well-known for providing fresh, service and the events planning organic and imaginative multicultural team were brilliant.’ Renowned acoustics favoured by world-famous orchestras, food for all kinds of events, and this ensembles, record labels and conductors reputation has seen them nominated For further information, or to request by Time Out as Best Traiteur, and a quote, please call 020 8297 9966 or highlighted in the Observer Food visit Hand Made Food’s website. Extensive programme of events provides students with unique exposure to all aspects of the profession

Community programme providing opportunities for people of all ages and all levels of ability to participate in a diverse range of Technical practical activities and events, including an annual community opera with orchestra and professional soloists Each space comes with a number of standard inclusions and full technical specifications can be provided upon request. A unique interface between professional musicians, students, Additional equipment is also available requirements in more detail – please professorial staff and the general public for hire and our production team contact our Technical Manager for details. would be pleased to discuss your GREAT HALL

Considered to be amongst the finest concert facilities available to any conservatoire, the Great Hall is a magnificent space.

A fine example of late Victorian renowned orchestras and record public architecture, visitors to the labels for recordings and rehearsals. Halls are often surprised by the Among those who choose the Great opulence of the interior and remark Hall as their preferred recording on the fine plasterwork ceilings. venue are Chandos Records, This makes for a remarkable English National Opera, the London setting for many weddings and civil Philharmonic Orchestra, the partnerships and the flexibility of Philharmonia, and the distinguished the venue allows you to tailor your conductors Sir Simon Rattle, celebration to your individual needs. Sir Charles Mackerras and Richard Hickox. The ceiling in the Great Hall contributes to some of the best We also hold birthday parties and acoustics in Britain for large-scale conferences, and the venue is ideal orchestral works and the Halls for hosting TV shows along with continues to welcome world- other filming opportunities. Room capacities Recent Client list

RECITAL ROOM Academy of St Martin’s Great Hall Seating Capacities in the Fields Theatre Style 600 Formal Dining 300 (with top table on the stage) Blackheath Art Society Formal Dining 270 (with top table on the floor) Blackheath Choral Society Recently refurbished in Standing 1000 Spring 2013, the Recital Buffet Style 500 Blackheath Hospital Room offers the perfect Recital Room Seating Capacities location for smaller scale Blackheath Society Theatre Style 160 functions, chamber Blackheath Rugby Club performances and Formal Dining 100 photo shoots. Standing 250 Chandos Records Room Dimensions (in metres) Classical Opera Company The venue for many of our chamber Great Hall 22.9m x 16.5m recitals, literary evenings and Recital Room 17.8m x 9.1m (including stage); 11m x 9.1m (up to stage) English National Opera workshops, the room offers an intimate and beautiful setting which Blackheath Halls is fully accessible. Music Services is sought after and enjoyed by many of our clients. This room is fully Icarus Club licensed for wedding ceremonies. London Symphony Orchestra

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Think Floyd Think Spectacular KING CHARLES COURT

Located within the beautiful Wren designed King Charles Court at the , our Faculty of Music richly deserves its international reputation as one of the premier institutions in the United Kingdom for the study of music.

Our building in Greenwich hosts some Please note there is limited availability of 600 undergraduate and postgraduate our hire spaces at King Charles Court music and musical theatre students from during term time. Please contact us the UK and many other countries around directly for more information on availability the world. and room sizes.

King Charles Court offers numerous spaces for small meeting and conference set-ups outside of term time as well as Butler’s Bar for catered events.

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Laban Building Blackheath Halls Creekside 23 Lee Road, London, SE8 3DZ London SE3 9RQ Tel: +44 (0)20 8305 9452 | Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)20 8318 9758 | Email: [email protected] trinitylaban.ac.uk/hire trinitylaban.ac.uk/hire

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By Road By Road 20 minutes from Central London via Old Kent Road and the A2. 20-30 The A2, A20 and South Circular all provide easy access to Blackheath. minutes from M2/M25 via A2. Situated at the South end of the village, Blackheath Halls are on the junction of Lee Road and Belmont Hill. By Docklands Light Railway (DLR) 20 minutes from Bank/10 minutes from Canary Wharf to station, By Docklands Light Railway (DLR) then a 10 minute walk. The nearest Docklands Light Railway station is Lewisham. Connections to Blackheath Halls can be made by Train or Bus. By Train From Charing Cross, Waterloo East or London Bridge Stations to either By Train or Greenwich, then a 10 minute walk. Overground trains leave Charing Cross, Victoria, Waterloo East and London Bridge towards Bexleyheath/Dartford. We’re two minutes walk from By Bus Blackheath station. Bus numbers 47, 53, 89, 177, 188 and 225 all stop near the Laban Building. By Bus Routes 54, 89, 108, 202, 380, 386, N53 and N108 all stop in Blackheath. Contact us

King Charles Court Old Royal Naval College Greenwich London SE10 9JF Tel: +44 (0)20 8318 9758 | Email: [email protected] trinitylaban.ac.uk/hire

Travel Directions

By Road Greenwich can be accessed via the M25, A2, A20 and the South Circular (A250). Parking is not permitted within the grounds of the Old Royal Naval College.

By Docklands Light Railway (DLR) and London Underground The easiest way to reach King Charles Court is by Docklands Light Railway, alighting at Cutty Sark station. The DLR and London Underground connect at Bank, Tower Gateway, Canary Wharf/Heron Quays and Stratford.

By Train To Greenwich leave from London Bridge, Charing Cross and Waterloo East. On arrival at the station, turn left on the road towards town. The College is approximately a ten-minute walk away.

By Bus 177, 180, 188, 199, 286 and 386 all bring you to the heart of Greenwich. Trinity laban location & venue hire, King Charles Court, Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London SE10 9JF TEL: +44 (0)20 8305 9452 | Email: [email protected] | trinitylaban.ac.uk/hire Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. Company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales. Company No: 51090. Registered Charity No: 309998. Photography: James Brittain, Tim Crocker, Martin Jordan, Tas Kyprianou, Mark Whitfield