Hoxton Hall
Theatreplan provided up to date lighting, sound and communications infrastructure, for this sensitive refurbishment at the Grade II* listed Hoxton Hall, first built as a salon-style Music hall in 1863.
The venue is located in the heart of the city, on the bustling Hoxton Street in East London and has a rich history of housing vibrant and eclectic performances.
Part funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, it was vital that the technical design responded sensitively to the listed building, which is a very rare example of a surviving Victorian Music hall. Theatreplan specified a technical infrastructure that would allow this community arts building to host a wider variety of performances, helping it achieve operational sustainability through increased revenue generation and a re-invention of its programme for the 21st century.
It is now serving the community as the home of contemporary variety performance, hosting a range of productions from new writing and live music to immersive experiences and stand-up comedy. It is also available as a niche space for venue hire, used by organisations such as the BBC, V&A and as a location for film shoots or special commercial events.
Photographs by Peter Guenzel
Seating Capacity
120
Project venue type
Community Theatre
Project build type
Refurbishment
Architect
Foster Wilson Architects
Completion date
2015
Project value
£2 million
Services provided
Lighting
Sound