The performing arts have a long history at Bishopsgate Institute, and we offer welcoming rehearsal spaces suited to a wide variety of art forms.

The Great Hall is an ideal location for orchestra rehearsals and sitzprobes, and the Upper Hall is popular for theatre rehearsals. The recently refurbished Studio is purpose-built for dancing, benefiting from sprung flooring, ballet bars, and mirrored walls. The Goss Room regularly hosts staging and choreography workshops. Our spaces can be hired individually, or in conjunction with each other.

Each of our rehearsal rooms can be equipped with a PA System, keyboard, and furniture on request. They also have access to changing rooms and showers.

We are proud to support the development of creative artists at all stages of their careers and offer our spaces at a discounted rate to creatives who fit our eligibility criteria.

Set on the edge of the City of London, Bishopsgate Institute is just two minutes’ walk from Liverpool Street station.

Celebrate the festive season in pole position at F1® Arcade.

If you’re looking to swap the predictable Christmas party for something high-energy, immersive and genuinely memorable, F1® Arcade delivers a celebration like no other. Inspired by the spectacle of Formula 1®, our Christmas events combine competitive racing, exceptional food and drink, and a vibrant social atmosphere, all wrapped up in a fully hosted experience.

Your party begins with a welcome from our expert event team, before guests take to our state-of-the-art racing simulators. No racing experience? No problem. Our formats are designed to be accessible and exciting for everyone, from first-time drivers to seasoned fans. Guests compete in short, action-packed races, earning points for their team and battling it out for podium glory.

Between sessions, the festivities continue off-track. Enjoy curated Christmas food and drinks packages, festive cocktails, sharing plates and indulgent desserts, perfect for toasting the year’s successes. With music, live leaderboards and a buzzing atmosphere throughout, the energy stays high from lights out to the final flag.

Perfect for:

Company Christmas parties

Department celebrations

Client hospitality during the festive season

End-of-year awards and recognition events

Full venue takeovers and private hires

Why choose F1® Arcade for your Christmas party:

An interactive experience that gets everyone involved

Structured racing formats that keep the competition friendly and fun

Premium festive food and drink packages

Dedicated event hosts and seamless planning support

Central locations with flexible spaces for groups large and small

This year, skip the sit-down dinner and give your team a Christmas party they’ll actually talk about in January.

Ready to take your festive celebration to the grid?

A light and airy room the David Jacobs Room (DJR) is ideal for daytime meetings and workshops. At night it is the perfect setting for drinks receptions and networking events.

The Workshop Studio, located next to The Workshop Theatre, is the perfect secondary space for rehearsals of smaller scenes, auditions, or use as a production office, costume room, or changing area for theatre productions. An interconnecting door provides seamless access between the Studio and Theatre, allowing for easy movement of cast and crew while enhancing the flexibility of both spaces.

It can also be hired for meetings, workshops and shoots. With dimmable lighting and a semi sprung floor.

This studio offers convenient access to the first floor Green Room, disabled restrooms, and both public and goods lifts, ensuring maximum convenience and functionality for any production or event.

Looking for a unique private space for your next corporate event, party or sports screening? The Dugout offers a private, fully equipped venue ideal for everything from presentations and networking evenings to quiz nights and Christmas parties. 

With its own entrance, HD screens, projectors, private bar, and DJ booth, the space is built for seamless events and can host up to 100 seated or 250 standing guests. Flexible layouts allow you to create the right setup for your occasion, whether that’s casual networking or a full company party.

We offer customisable food and drink packages, and will provide dedicated event support from planning through to delivery. The Dugout also features three relaxed lounge zones with sofas and beer fridges – perfect for breakout areas or post-event downtime.