Home of the National Circus, a green venue with adaptable spaces for hosting galas, product launches, conferences and parties.
A unique facility providing highly adaptable space for artistic companies and business clients alike. Retaining the features and character of an imposing industrial space, the building began life as an electricity generating station in 1896. The building has been through numerous redevelopment programmes since 1990 and is now a state of the art facility that can host a wide range of events and functions.
The individual studios are available to hire throughout the year, providing flexible spaces for business clients.
Environmental Credentials
Electric Studio have an environmental policy in place, recently installed solar panels, LED lighting and double glazing. Furthermore, they attained an outstanding debut “Creative Industry Green certification in 2014/15” from Julie’s Bicycle and were awarded two stars in recognition of their commitment to managing their carbon emissions and improving their environmental impacts.
Accessibility
The venue is widely accessible, with accessible toilet facilities, lifts, step-free access to rooms and wide doorways.
SPACES AVAILABLE
Generating Chamber
A large space with a 280 sqm floor area, the chamber retains some of the period industrial features of the building’s former life as a power station. Exposed red brick creates a warm atmosphere complemented by natural light. The freestanding roof allows all of the floor space to be used.
Dimensions
20m x 14m; 280 sqm; between 6.3m and 7.2m high to grid; 12m high to apex
Power
2 x 32amp 3 phase supply
30amp Ring mains
Rigging
Structural grid with multiple 500kg rigging points
Floor
Semi-sprung wooden floor
Miscellaneous
Licensed for up to 300 people (personal & premises)
Ground floor
Easy access for load in and out
Fully accessible and DDA compliant
Natural daylight
Combustion Chamber
At an imposing 25m long and over 17m high, this is the largest of the spaces available. Pillarless construction creates an unrestricted floor space with excellent sight lines. Access and adaptability make this an ideal environment for a range of configurations from conference hall to showroom.
Dimensions
25m x 17m; 425 sqm; 11m high to grid (9.8m to the central spine truss); 17.5m high to apex
Power
Two 32 & one 63amp 3 phase supply
Two 30 amp ring mains
Rigging
Structural grid with multiple 500kg UDL rigging points & max 2000 kg single point load
Miscellaneous
Licensed for up to 450 people (personal & premises)
Large double doors for easy load in/out
External vehicle ramp to double door
Fully accessible and DDA compliant
Natural daylight – full blackout possible
Ground floor
The Courtyard
The courtyard is an unusually large exterior space for Central London, making an attractive, self-contained area for events as well as providing excellent access for loading in from Coronet St and Hoxton Square.
With access to Hoxton Square and Coronet Street. It provides excellent get in and delivery access to the venue, parking or an outdoor event area. Large double doors lead directly to the Combustion Chamber and a series of glass doors provide access to the courtyard from the Lower Link Studio.
Can provide designated guest entrance.
As part of an event, Electric Studio can accommodate street food vans, tents and outdoor tables.
Creation Studio
A purpose-built rehearsal studio for circus, theatre and dance. It’s adjacent to the Combustion Chamber, so can be used as a smaller meeting room, breakout space or catering prep space. Exceptional natural light is provided by the large windows, and the space can be easily adapted to full or semi blackout.
Dimensions
13m x 8.5m; 110sqm; 6.2m high
Power
32 amp & 63amp 3 phase supply
90 amp mains
Rigging
Multiple 500kg rigging points in ceiling, walls and floor
Floor
Semi-sprung wooden floor – covered black dance floor
Access
Loading bay with direct access via door 900mm wide x 2500mm high
Miscellaneous
Full blackout available
Fully accessible
Full length floor to ceiling mirrors on north wall
Tracked drape to cover mirror wall
Middle Studio
A small to medium sized room ideal as additional space for larger hires. Perfect for use as breakout/VIP room. The rigging points, exposed brickwork and lighting conditions make this a versatile studio and a popular choice for photo shoots.
Dimensions
11.8m x 7.3m; 63.8sqm; 6m high to apex
Upper Link Studio
A medium sized space suitable for a variety of uses from a reception and meeting area, press suite or breakout space for larger hire events. Strong natural light is provided by a bank of windows that overlook the private courtyard.
Dimensions
20m x 5.8m; 105 sqm; 2.8m high
Power
3x 32 amp single phase supply
Floor
Semi-sprung wooden floor
Lower Link Studio
An open spacious room that links the Generating Chamber and the Combustion Chamber. Large double doors open out into the courtyard. The room has a polished wooden floor and recessed lighting in the ceiling. Ideal as a hospitality area for events in the Generating Chamber and Combustion Chamber, or as a breakout space.
Dimensions
20m x 5.8m; 105 sqm; 3.2m high
Floor
Semi-sprung wooden floor
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