FAQs
Spaces for hire
Do you offer hourly rates?
As we primarily cater to long term exclusive hires, we are only able to offer spaces by the day or week.
When can I access the space?
We open the building at 10AM and close at 6PM. Please plan your event to fit within these times including set up and strike. Extended hours can be arranged with the Studio Hires Manager at additional cost.
Can I keep a booking on hold?
We are happy to keep bookings of spaces on hold as long as we can whilst a hirer is firming up plans. We ask that you keep us updated on a regular basis. Enquiries wishing to confirm may be given priority if a pencil is longstanding.
What is our cancellation policy?
If the hire wants to cancel the booking after it is confirmed, the following charges will be made:
- 3 weeks or more notice from the first date of the hire period – 50% of total amount
- Less than 3 weeks from the first date of the hire period – 100% of total amount (no refund is possible)
What equipment is available with my hire?
We offer chairs, tables, flipcharts and a portable stereo complimentary with your hire, dependent on availability. Flipchart pads, projectors, screens and a TV/DVD player can be reserved at additional cost. Please be aware that we are not usually able to set up a room in a particular configuration in advance of your hire.
Can I leave items in the studio?
All of our hires are exclusive by default, so any hire is welcome to leave items in their studio for the duration of their hire. The studios are locked securely each evening.
Can I bring large set items on-site?
Hires are welcome to bring and assemble set in the studios. Bear in mind we do not have a large lift so some items will need to be carried up the stairs. Construction using heavy tools is not permitted. Painting, sewing, minor woodwork and similar activities are permitted as long as the studios are left in good condition. We may demand a risk assessment before any of these activities can take place.
Can I bring my baby on-site?
Toynbee Studios is child and pet friendly! Baby change facilities are available on level 1. Please be considerate of others using the building if bringing in a non-guide animal.
Is parking available on-site?
There is no day parking available at Toynbee Studios, but temporary parking is available via the loading bay on Gunthorpe Street for the delivery of set, props and other equipment. Secure, covered bike parking is available to hires – ask at reception for more information. The nearest paid parking is Brick Lane Car Park (£20 for 2 hours).
Where is the nearest accessible parking?
There is step-free parking at private car park at 8 Old Montague Street, E1 5NG. You can find out more about local parking options on the London Borough of Tower Hamlets website, as detailed on our accessibility page.
Can I film at Toynbee Studios?
Yes! Filming is subject to separate rates. Please bear in mind that our building is not sound proofed. Filming must be kept strictly within your hired space as we are a public building.
Can I rehearse music at Toynbee Studios?
Yes! We frequently host musicals, opera and theatre artists working with live music. Please bear in mind that our building is not sound proofed. We may have to turn away an enquiry if we feel that it will interfere with existing hires.
Can I perform my show at Toynbee Studios?
Sharings, seminars, panels and other events of up to 40 attendees can be arranged with the Studio Hires Manager, but we cannot offer marketing or box office support. We do not currently have the capacity to host major performances with external companies. Performances taking place as part of a hire at Toynbee Studios are not associated with Artsadmin.
Contact us
Have a question about space hire? Contact us by email or phone.
Samuel Skoog
samuel@artsadmin.co.uk
020 7247 5102