If you are in need of an affordable casting or audition venues in Central London, the event spaces at Shaftesbury Theatre might be the perfect option. Offering both smaller and larger meeting rooms, hold your auditions within the prestige of a West End venue.
There are a number of factors to consider when choosing a casting space – most importantly you need to consider the logistical demands of your auditions and the ease of location for auditionees. Located just 5 mins walk from Holborn and Tottenham Court Road stations, the Shaftesbury Theatre is ideal for auditionees travelling from London and further, with easy access to London’s main train stations.
With a range of suitable spaces starting from £60 per hour, we can arrange catwalks, break out rooms, waiting areas and more; making the Shaftesbury a versatile option when it comes to model castings and commercial auditions for theatre or film.
With an impressive capacity of 150 standing, the 1911 Bar offers an ideal space for large-scale castings and acting auditions – with space to facilitate breakout sessions and workshopping.
Due to its unique architecture, The Shaftesbury’s biggest bar also serves as a potential spot for model castings with space for a 10-15 metre catwalk.
Hiring the 1911 Bar starts at £150 per hour, with discounts available on bookings +4 hours, this includes a dedicated staff member to run the bar and assist visitors with finding their way around the building. Featuring configurable seating and fully adjustable lighting, we can also provide a full AV set-up or small staging area if desired.
Other features of renting the 1911 Bar include:
Named after the renowned 20th century theatre architect and designer of the Shaftesbury, this newly renovated bar acts as the perfect setting for smaller castings or additional needs, such as a waiting room or secondary audition space.
It has a capacity of up to 30 standing and configurable seating, with easy access via our café, Box Office Brew. The room also features high-speed WiFi and the bar can be opened upon request,
Hire for the Crewe Bar starts at £70 per hour, with discounts available for full day bookings.
With daytime hires available throughout the week, the Shaftesbury can be the perfect location for your next casting day in London. To enquire about rates, just email events@shaftesburytheatre.com to chat to our dedicated team or discover more about our hires here.