The Vaults Theatre

Launcelot Street, Central London, SE1 7AD

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The Vaults Theatre is a 176 capacity permanent theatre space located underground, beneath Waterloo Station. The Vaults Theatre has it’s own bar, lounge area, dressing rooms and it’s own giant tunnel corridor entrance making it an excellent space for private screenings.

The Vaults Theatre is suitable for the following:

Private screenings
Art Exhibitions
Pop-Ups
Promoters
Ticketed events
Amplified Events
Own Music/ DJ Equipment
Weddings
Events with Alcohol

External catering allowed
External alcohol allowed
Corkage Charge
Kitchenette
Space for catering equipment
Professional Kitchen

Licensing

Licensed until 12am
Licence extension available
TENs Available
Wedding licence

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Room Information

The Vaults Theatre has one room, which holds up to 180 guests standing or 176 seated.

Whole space176 raked seating seated180 standing

Travel Information

Nearest Tube and Train Station
London Waterloo Underground (about 5 min walk)

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Getting to The Vaults Theatre by public transport

In Central London, The Vaults Theatre is about 5 minutes' walk from London Waterloo Underground (Tube and train). Walking times are estimates.

Getting to The Vaults Theatre by car

For sat nav, use the postcode SE1 7AD.

The Vaults Theatre is in the London Borough of Lambeth. Congestion Charge and Ultra Low Emission Zone rules may apply to vehicles driven in London, so check Transport for London for the latest charges.

Getting to The Vaults Theatre by air

The nearest major airports are London City (about 7.3 miles away) and Heathrow (about 15 miles away). Distances are in a straight line, so the road journey will be longer.

The Vaults Theatre for private screenings, pop-ups and ticketed events

Beneath Waterloo Station, a permanent theatre space seats 176 on raked seating, with a giant tunnel corridor as its own entrance.

Showings, talks and product reveals

The raked seating and tunnel entrance set the scene for private showings underground, with the bar and lounge area for guests before and after. With seats facing forward, product reveals to a seated audience can be arranged here too, with dressing rooms behind.

Ticketed nights, art and amplified sound

Art exhibitions, pop-ups and promoters' ticketed events all use the space, and amplified events, guests' own music or DJ equipment and weddings are possible. Rows of raked seats face forward, which works for talks and presentations in central London, and up to 180 guests can stand.

Catering, drinks and licensing

External catering and alcohol are both allowed, with a corkage charge, and a kitchenette, a professional kitchen and space for catering equipment are in place. The licence runs until 12am, with an extension available, TENs available and a wedding licence.

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