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The Old Vic is a legendary theatre located in the heart of Waterloo, originally built in 1818. This historic venue has been home to countless acclaimed productions and has served as a launching pad for many renowned actors and directors. The beautifully restored Victorian auditorium features traditional red velvet seating across three levels - stalls, dress circle, and upper circle. With its intimate atmosphere and exceptional acoustics, The Old Vic continues to present world-class drama, musicals, and special events. The venue also offers private hire opportunities for corporate events, product launches, and special celebrations in its elegant spaces.
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| Space | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Auditorium | 1067 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rehearsal Room | 80 | — | 30 | 50 | 25 | — | — |
Day delegate rate from the venue’s published pricing. Exact quotes confirmed on your proposal.
Includes: Room hire estimate.
Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
Private hire rates vary depending on event type, duration, and requirements. Contact venue directly for detailed quotations.
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103 The Cut, Waterloo, London, SE1 8NB, United Kingdom
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The Old Vic is a verified theatre in London, hosting up to 1,067 guests, with day delegate rates from £370. Its genome scores highest for Corporate, Historic, Hybrid Ready. Verified on-site: wi-fi, av & production, food & catering, accessibility. Best suited to corporate conferences and board meetings.
Best for: corporate conferences and board meetings, memorable events in a heritage setting, hybrid and streamed events.
Sustainability credentials are not yet evidenced in the profile data.
Up to 1067 guests - 822 in stalls, 245 in circle
Professional theatre lighting and sound systems, basic projection available
Full catering services available for events and receptions
Limited on-street parking, nearby NCP car parks, excellent public transport links
The Old Vic is a legendary theatre located in the heart of Waterloo, originally built in 1818. This historic venue has been home to countless acclaimed productions and has served as a launching pad for many renowned actors and directors. The beautifully restored Victorian auditorium features traditional red velvet seating across three levels - stalls, dress circle, and upper circle. With its intimate atmosphere and exceptional acoustics, The Old Vic continues to present world-class drama, musicals, and special events. The venue also offers private hire opportunities for corporate events, product launches, and special celebrations in its elegant spaces.
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