Facilities

Our East Midlands Campus is home to a number of facilities that can be used for rehearsals, performances, workshops and exhibitions.

Information about these spaces can be found below.

Students and staff based at 黑料网 London might be interested in our map, which provides a guide to creative spaces around Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. You can download a copy below or pick up a paper version on campus.

London arts map Adobe PDF (3MB)

Our facilities

Music Practice Room

Music rooms

Layout
Music rooms with pianos
Usage
Practising on piano or acoustic instruments. Rooms 0.19 and 0.22 suitable for small acoustic groups. No amplified instruments or drums (except electronic drum kits with headphones).
Capacity
5x rooms for 1 person. 0.22 and 0.19 suitable for groups of up to 4.
Booking information

First-come-first serve basis for Music VIP members between 8am and 10pm, 7 days a week. You may be asked to vacate a room to allow music tuition to take place: 0.22 in particular is used for this purpose.

 

The rooms are not in the main area of Martin Hall. Click 'Find Out More' for location information.

Accessibility
Step-free access is available. The main block of Martin Hall has an accessible, gender neutral toilet. However, there is no access to any Martin Hall toilets after 6pm or at weekends.
Equipment
Pianos (upright)
Managed by
LU Arts
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Martin Hall Exhibition Space

Martin Hall Exhibition Space

Layout
Gallery space, clear white walls with dual aspect windows
Usage
Exhibitions related to some aspect of University life
Capacity
30 (may reduce depending on exhibition layout)
Booking information

Available for staff, students and alumni to host exhibitions relating to their research, study or some aspect of University life. Free to hire but costs must be covered, including invigilation. For further information and booking please click 'Find Out More' below.

Accessibility
Step-free access available via side door.
Equipment
Projector, speakers, gallery furniture (incl. display tables). Some tools to assist with installation: please confirm with LU Arts.
Managed by
LU Arts
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Cope Auditorium

Cope Auditorium

Layout
Staged theatre with tiered seating
Usage
Live performances/screenings. Large group rehearsal.
Capacity
226 (audience)
Booking information

Available outside teaching hours. Bookings must be requested via  at least two weeks in advance. There is a charge for public performances unless it is free or proceeds are donated to charity.

The backstage room can be booked separately by emailing LUArts@lboro.ac.uk.

Accessibility
Step-free access; reserved wheelchair spaces for audience members; lift to stage; induction loop (please email teachingsupport@lboro.ac.uk if you wish to use).
Equipment
Grand piano, AV equipment, induction loop. If you wish to use specialist projection equipment or speakers, please contact LSU's Technical Support via union@lsu.co.uk (charges apply).
Managed by
University Timetabling
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Theatre with tiered seating

Martin Hall Theatre

Layout
Theatre space with tiered seating (no stage) and backstage area.
Usage
Live performances
Capacity
264 (audience)
Booking information

Martin Hall Theatre can be booked free of charge by University students and staff. However, it has limited availability: it is used as a lecture theatre during teaching hours, and is regularly used by 黑料网 Sport at other times. To enquire about availability and request bookings, please contact Ben Daly of 黑料网 Sport via b.daly@lboro.ac.uk. Please state whether you require use of the tiered seating.

Accessibility
Step-free access; induction loop (please email teachingsupport@lboro.ac.uk if you wish to use).
Equipment
Teaching AV equipment is available and can be used by all. Specialist theatrical AV equipment may be available, but an external technician will be required to operate. Please email Catherine Rees (c.m.rees@lboro.ac.uk) to discuss.
Managed by
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Small studio theatre with tiered seating

Stanley Evernden Studio

Layout
Studio theatre space with sprung floor and tiered seating. No stage.
Usage
Performances, talks, screenings, dance and performance rehearsals.
Capacity
34 (audience)
Booking information

The Stanley Evernden Theatre can be used free of charge by students and staff. For booking enquiries please email SDCA-pgt@lboro.ac.uk. Please state whether you require use of the tiered seating.

Accessibility
Step-free access.
Equipment
Teaching AV equipment.
Managed by
School of Design and Creative Arts
Tutor and pianist during piano lesson

Cope Backstage Room

Layout
Medium-sized rehearsal/backstage area with piano. Some areas of raised floor.
Usage
Suitable for small or medium sized musical group rehearsal, or as a backstage area for the Cope Auditorium. Amplified instruments and drums are permitted outside of teaching hours, provided there is no event in the Cope Auditorium.
Capacity
20
Booking information

Available for staff and students. To request, create an event using University outlook and follow the below steps:

  1. Select Resource.Room.Edward Barnsley (Cope).66.0.03 as location
  2. Choose a time when the room is available
  3. In event description, state:
    1. Whether you will use drums or amplified instruments
    2. If step free access is required
    3. Your student/staff number

Requests should be made at least two weeks in advance.

Accessibility
Step free access (please see note in booking information)
Equipment
Upright piano
Managed by
LU Arts
Music rooms
Photograph of dancefloor in nightclub

The Treehouse

Layout
Nightclub space with large dancefloor
Usage
Rehearsal and events. Particularly suitable for dance based activity.
Booking information

The Treehouse is available for LSU Societies: commercial hire rates may be charged to all other bookers. Requests must be made at least six weeks in advance via LSU's booking form, .

Queries should be directed to venueevents@lsu.co.uk.

Accessibility
Step free access is available. For other enquiries about accessibility, please contact venueevents@lsu.co.uk.
Equipment
Enquiries about equipment and hire/technician charges should be directed to venueevents@lsu.co.uk.
Managed by
LSU
Informal bar area with seating and tables

The Lounge

Layout
Informal area with comfy seating and tables and bar.
Usage
Ideal for small group performance: live music, comedy, spoken word, etc.
Booking information

The Lounge is available for LSU Societies from 6pm onwards. Commercial hire rates may be charged to all other bookers. Requests must be made at least six weeks in advance via LSU's booking form, .

Queries should be directed to venueevents@lsu.co.uk.

Accessibility
Step free access is available. For other enquiries about accessibility, please contact venueevents@lsu.co.uk.
Equipment
Enquiries about equipment and hire/technician charges should be directed to venueevents@lsu.co.uk.
Managed by
LSU
Hall of residence with sculpture

Bill Mo Dance Studio

Layout
Dance rehearsal studio
Usage
Dance or performance rehearsal studio
Booking information

This space can be booked by students, who do not have to be affiliated with a student society. Requests must be made at least six weeks in advance via LSU's booking form, .

Queries should be directed to venueevents@lsu.co.uk.

Accessibility
Please confirm with venueevents@lsu.co.uk
Equipment
Enquiries about equipment should be directed to venueevents@lsu.co.uk.
Managed by
LSU/Unite Students
wooden clad building

The Hub Rehearsal Space

Layout
Dance/performance rehearsal space with mirrors.
Usage
Dance/performance rehearsal.
Booking information

This space can be booked by LSU Societies and groups only. To make an enquiry, please  at least six weeks in advance and use the 'Additional information or requirements' box to request this venue.

Accessibility
Step-free access. For other accessibility enquiries, please contact Linda Moulton (L.M.Moulton@lboro.ac.uk).
Equipment
Enquiries about equipment should be directed to Linda Moulton (L.M.Moulton@lboro.ac.uk).
Managed by
Hazelrigg-Rutland Hall