Rehearsal space in London is expensive, opaque and booked through a maze of emails and phone calls. Rehearsal Box exists to fix that: real rooms, real photos, honest pricing, live calendars, and booking by the hour — 7am to 11pm, every day of the week. We've been putting subsidised space in the hands of artists for over 8 years, and now we're opening the doors wider.
Booking a room.
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Browse the spacesEvery listing shows capacity, facilities, access details and photos up front — the stuff you actually need to know before committing your cast to a postcode.
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Pick your hours on the live calendarNo enquiry forms, no "we'll get back to you". You see what's free and you take it — by the hour, from 7am to 11pm.
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Pay and goSecure card payment, instant confirmation email with everything you need to get in the door on the day.
Pay What You Can
Money should never be the reason the work doesn't happen.
We run a Pay What You Can scheme for unfunded work — subsidised rates arranged directly with us, not through the public booking calendars. Email us to ask about access.
If you're funded, book the standard rate — it's what keeps the subsidised slots alive for the next company. That's the whole system.
Frequently asked.
What kind of rehearsals are the rooms for?
Theatrical work — plays, devising, R&D, auditions, non-commercial workshops, table reads, self-tapes. These are rehearsal studios, not sound stages: expect some sound bleed in and out, and no amplified music in Studio Tardieu (a cappella or a small Bluetooth speaker is fine — we reserve the right to ask for quiet if sound carries).
Can I put on a performance or ticketed show?
Not through the booking calendar — bookings are for rehearsals and non-commercial work (workshops welcome). The rule of thumb: anything beyond a normal rehearsal — ticketing, an audience, house support, any kind of event — must be arranged with us formally first: email contact@playhouseeast.com.
What are the opening hours?
Monday to Sunday, 7am – 11pm. Early calls, late runs, weekend intensives — book whatever your schedule needs.
Can I book long-term or block bookings?
Yes — hourly, daily and long-term packages are all available. For multi-week blocks (a full rehearsal process, say), email us and we'll sort a package rate.
How does Pay What You Can actually work?
It's arranged directly, not through the public calendars — email us about your project and we'll sort access to the subsidised rates.
Can I change or cancel a booking?
Bookings can be rescheduled up to 48 hours before your slot using the link in your confirmation email. Full terms are shown at checkout.
I run a venue — can I list my room here?
Yes please. We're growing Rehearsal Box across London. Apply to list your space — we review every application and visit every room before it goes live.