Britten Theatre
Theatre style: 390 +2 wheelchair users (fixed seating)
The Britten Theatre is one of London’s best-loved opera venues. Its responsive acoustics and intimate auditorium are appreciated by performers and audiences alike. The theatre, named after Benjamin Britten, a former student of the RCM, was designed by Sir Hugh Casson in the style of an Italian opera theatre with a proscenium arch, orchestra pit and counterweight flying system.
- Proscenium arch and counterweight flying system
- Steinway grand piano and orchestra pit for 55 musicians
- Lighting rig with LED fixtures and additional stock available for hire
- Includes two dressing rooms, The Ruth West Foyer and bar
- Licensed for public concerts
- Supported by Britten Theatre technicians and the RCM Studios team
- The venue is wheelchair accessible
Day Rate
£5,500
Day Rate (including Café as reception space after closing)
£6,450
Rehearsal and Recording rates available on request
Four-Hour Rate (including set up and pack down)
£4,750
Proscenium
9.06m (w) x 5.18m (h)
Performance area
9.06m (w) x 9.20m (d)
Orchestra pit
9.00m (w) x 7.35m (d)
Theatre foyer
12m (w) x 4m (d)
Clear wing space:
Stage right 1.00m / Stage left 1.40m
Wow the crowd
Britten Theatre gallery
