Space Hire FAQs
Thank you for your interest in space hire at the Mulryan Centre for Dance, please see below for more information and FAQs regarding hiring space with us.
Opening Times
The Mulryan Centre for Dance is open for space hires and events on Monday-Friday 9am-6pm and Saturday and Sunday 8:30-4:30. Any hires outside of these hours can be arranged at an additional charge to cover studio and staff costs.
Facilities and Access
Most of our rehearsal studios are located on the 4th floor and are fully accessible via a passenger lift servicing all levels. There are gender-neutral toilets and an accessible toilet on the 4th floor. There are no communal kitchen facilities/green rooms for hirers, but break-out spaces with kitchen facilities can be hired (depending on availability) for an additional cost.
Parking and Access
Free parking permits are available on request (maximum of 2 per hire). We also have a loading bay with direct access into the production studio and access to the other studios via the goods lift.
Storage
Exclusive hire to include overnight and weekend storage can be arranged for an additional hire fee.
Flooring
All of our rehearsal studios have Harlequin sprung dance flooring suitable for light-soled dance shoes and bare feet. Any hires where heels or character shoes will be worn (or socked feet) and/or where set pieces will be brought in will need to arrange for protective flooring to be laid. We can provide this for you at an additional cost.
Suppliers
We have a fantastic variety of trusted catering and production suppliers who can be recommended on request.
Filming and Photography
Filming and photography of hirers’ activities, including for use on social media, can be arranged in advance of your hire date. Use of English National Ballet’s name and logo is not permitted without prior approval and an additional location fee.
Wifi
There is free wifi throughout the building as well as a dedicated higher speed wifi that can be used by hirers for streaming.
Booking Process
We are able to take minimum week-long bookings at any point in advance (depending on availability) and full day bookings a maximum of 6 weeks in advance.
Charity Status
All income from venue hire at the Mulryan Centre for Dance is invested directly back into English National Ballet charity to support our work.