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ANGEL, LONDON · STUDIO & PRODUCTION HIRE

A LONDON HOMEFOR THEATREMAKERS.

Seven studios. One creative home.
Rehearsal and production space in Angel, London.

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REHEARSAL & PRODUCTION SPACE IN LONDON

From the first idea
to the final rehearsal.

West End Central is a purpose-built creative hub for theatre makers, production companies and media teams. Our fully accessible London venue brings seven studios and the practical infrastructure your production needs together under one roof.

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FIND YOUR REHEARSAL SPACE IN LONDON

Find your space.

London studio hire for casting, rehearsals and production preparation. Explore the spaces, then speak to our team about your production.

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Studio 1

45m²*
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7.5m × 6m. Discuss your rehearsal requirements and dates with our team.

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*Studio specifications are indicative and subject to confirmation by our team.

Little Shop of Horrors production artwork featuring the cast and Audrey II, with credits to Howard Ashman, Alan Menken and director and choreographer Carrie-Anne Ingrouille.

PAST PRODUCTIONS

Little Shop
of Horrors.

This production was cast and rehearsed at Goswell Road.

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THE WEST END CENTRAL APPROACH

Created by
theatre makers.
For theatre makers.

A CREATIVE HOME, WITH PURPOSE

Built around the way
productions work.

Founded by Solange Urdang OBE and Thomas Hopkins, West End Central brings first-hand industry knowledge to the spaces where productions take shape.

Curated with first-hand knowledge of what productions need, our studios, production offices, storage, kitchen, wardrobe facilities and loading bay support the work from casting to final preparations.

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EVERYTHING UNDER ONE ROOF

The space.The setup.The support.

Keep your people and your production together, with practical facilities alongside the rehearsal room.

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Seven studios

Space for rehearsal, casting and creative development.

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Production offices

A base for the work around the rehearsal.

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Wardrobe facilities

Support for costume preparation.

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Storage

Discuss your production's storage needs with the team.

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Kitchen

Facilities for the working day.

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Loading bay

Talk to us about access and delivery arrangements.

A fully accessible venue. Let's talk about your team's requirements ↗

EXPLORE THE BUILDING

Your production.
All mapped out.

Explore our ground and lower levels, from rehearsal studios to the spaces that support your working day. Select a plan to open a larger version.

Ground level floor plan showing Studios 1 to 4, meeting room, reception, lift and waiting or break-out spaces.

Ground level

Studios 1–4, meeting room, reception and break-out spaces.

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Lower level floor plan showing Studios 5 to 7, kitchen, production office, changing and toilet facilities, lift and break-out spaces.

Lower level

Studios 5–7, production office, kitchen and changing facilities.

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Take a closer look.

Room photographs, floor plans and hire information in our 2026 studio brochure.

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Plans are indicative. Please discuss access, room setup and hire arrangements with our team.

BUILT FOR YOUR PRODUCTION

For the people
behind the production.

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Theatre companies & producers

A home for rehearsals and production preparation.

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Casting teams

Space for auditions and the people supporting them.

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Directors & choreographers

Room to explore ideas and develop the work.

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Production & media companies

A practical London base for creative development, rehearsal and production preparation.

FIRST-HAND EXPERIENCE

Founded by
theatre makers.

Industry experience and a shared belief in giving theatre makers the space to do their best work.

Solange Urdang OBE

CO-FOUNDER & CO-DIRECTOR

Solange
Urdang OBE

Solange is a performing arts education leader and advocate for diversity and opportunity. Awarded an OBE in 2024 for services to dance and musical theatre, she brings decades of industry experience to West End Central, which she co-founded with Thomas Hopkins.

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Thomas Hopkins wearing a cream suit

CO-FOUNDER & CO-DIRECTOR

Thomas
Hopkins

Thomas is a Tony Award-winning producer whose work spans theatre, film, television and radio. With experience across the West End, Broadway and Off-Broadway, he co-founded West End Central with Solange Urdang OBE as a home for rehearsal, development and production.

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YOUR NEXT PRODUCTION STARTS HERE

ENQUIRE.BOOK.REHEARSE.

Tell us your dates. Find your space.
Arrange your studio hire directly with our team.

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NEWS & INSIGHTS

Inside West End Central.

Our spaces, our people and the work happening here.

Editorial sketch of a rehearsal chair, script and pencil.

THE PEOPLE & THE PLACE

London theatre rehearsal space, built by theatre makers

Meet the theatre professionals behind West End Central, a purpose-built rehearsal and production hub in Angel, London.

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PRODUCTION PLANNING

Planning rehearsals in London: a studio hire checklist

Plan your London rehearsal: dates, company size, access, setup and production facilities to discuss with our Angel studio hire team.

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LET'S MAKE ROOM

Your next
production
starts here.

Tell us what you're making, the dates you have in mind and the space you need.

259–263 Goswell Road
London, EC1V 7AH

Moments from Angel Underground Station.

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A FEW USEFUL ANSWERS

Before
you arrive.

What are the booking and cancellation terms?+

Cancellation charges apply to confirmed bookings. Full terms and conditions are available at the time of enquiry and/or booking.

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Where is West End Central?+

259–263 Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7AH, moments from Angel Underground Station.

Can I hire for a day or a longer production period?+

Our spaces are available for daily, weekly or exclusive hire. Contact our team with your preferred dates and requirements.

How do I enquire about a studio?+

Email bookings@westend-central.com. Our team handles enquiries and hire arrangements directly.

Is the venue accessible?+

Our venue is fully accessible. Please share your access requirements when you enquire so the team can discuss the right arrangements with you.

What facilities are available?+

Alongside seven studios, we bring together production offices, storage, kitchen, wardrobe facilities and a loading bay. Ask the team about the arrangements relevant to your hire.

Can you help us choose the right space?+

Tell us about your production, preferred dates and space requirements, and the team can discuss the available options with you.