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Indian Gymkhana Club, which host Cricket, football, and hockey, which has a banqueting room
Watermans is the major arts centre in West London, based in Brentford. It houses an independent cinema, a 240-seat theatre, creative spaces for the community, and an internationally renowned contemporary art gallery dedicated to new media art.
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Theatre
Details:
238 raked seating including 2 wheelchair spaces
Proscenium arch with small thrust. No rake. Suitable for dance
Full lighting and sound rig included in hire. Technical specs and lighting plans available
Technical and usher team on hand – 1 usher and 1 technician included in hire price
2 dressing rooms and a Green Room included in hire, accomodating up to 30. Additional studio space can be arranged to accommodate more performers.
Washing machine available backstage
Additional equipment (eg smoke machine, additional microphones etc) available for hire
RESTAURANT, BAR & RIVERSIDE TERRACE
The extensive informal spaces both inside and outside overlooking the River Thames are ideal for a wide range of events. We have held sit-down lunches for anniversaries, receptions for film premieres and children’s birthday parties among others. We are happy to tailor events you your needs – just get in touch.
Details:
Indian food – children’s menu is available
Up to 85 seated in restaurant, many more for a buffet
PA & flexible lighting
Riverside terrace seats up to 100 for outdoor cinema screening
Please note that electronically enhanced music cannot be played while the cinema is in use
Cinema
Our cinema is a classic arthouse cinema, with a large bar and restaurant right outside which makes it perfect for hosting a screening or party. We have a full year-round programme so please do contact us at least 6 weeks in advance if you would like to hire the venue. We may be able to accommodate bookings at shorter notice if they are at quiet times, such as in the morning.
Details:
120, gently raked seating
Analogue and digital projection
Portable digital projection available, eg for outdoor screening
Technical and usher support – 1 technician and 1 usher included in hire price
STUDIO 1
This is a large studio space accommodating up to 80. It has full-length mirrors at one end, and black-out curtains that create a fantastic performance space when drawn, or when open leave the studio light and airy.
Hire studio 1 for small scale performance, rehearsals, children’s parties or workshops, yoga or keep fit classes. Or we can set the space up with tables, a projector, flip charts if you’d like to book a meeting space.
Studio 1 is situated in our busy arts centre on the banks of the River Thames, with a laid back cafe downstairs for that post meeting or class coffee.
If you’re looking to put on a full term of classes (10+ weeks), we think you’ll find our prices very competitive so please get in touch!
STUDIO 2
This is a small studio accommodating up to 20. It is most suited to workshops and meetings and can be set up with tables, a projector, flip chart etc if required.
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Indian Gymkhana Club, which host Cricket, football, and hockey, which has a banqueting room
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Community Centre run by Southern Avenue TRA, with a hall and one room to hire.
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Community Sports club based in Bedfont, a stones throw from Heathrow Airport. We have grass roots football teams for boys and girls and adults and our 1st team who play in the Isthmian League. The club has a bar and a function hall for hire as well