WORKSHOPS AT ODAC

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Old Diorama Arts Centre (ODAC) offers a range of flexible studios ideal for workshops, readings, and creative development sessions — a space to test ideas, build work, and bring collaborators together in the heart of Central London.

Located between Euston and the West End, ODAC combines the focus of a professional rehearsal environment with the warmth of a working arts centre. Our studios are available for dry hire, giving you complete control over setup, schedule, and content.

Whether you’re hosting a script workshop, devising session, table read, or a day of creative R&D, our spaces provide privacy, accessibility, and flexibility — so your team can get on with the work itself.

Find out more information on our hire prices and terms and conditions.

OUR STUDIOS

ODAC has nine purpose-built performing arts studios, plus additional offices and meeting rooms suited to small and mid-size creative sessions:

  • Premium Studio (19m x 8.5m) – primarily used for longer-term bookings, this bright, open space is ideal for larger development days or multi-team workshops.

  • Large Studios (minimum 8.5m x 8.5m) – flexible spaces suitable for movement work, script development, or informal sharings.

  • Medium Studios (9m x 6.5m) – perfect for smaller group workshops, readings.

  • Casting and Neighbourhood Studios – quiet, enclosed rooms ideal for table reads or one-to-one sessions.

Additional facilities include a spacious foyer, waiting area, shared kitchen, and on-site café (Honest Grind), serving coffee throughout the day.

WHY HOLD YOUR WORKSHOPS HERE

Creative Environment: Run your sessions in a working arts centre used daily by professional companies.

  • Central London Location: Just minutes from Euston and Warren Street stations.

  • Accessibility: Step-free access throughout the building.

  • Privacy: Closed-door studios are ideal for R&D and script development.

  • Flexibility: Multiple studios available for parallel groups or breakout sessions.

 

WHO USES OUR STUDIOS

Our studios host workshops and development sessions for theatre companies, playwrights, devising artists, producers, and creative teams, from early-stage projects to West End transfers.

Past users include teams from productions such as Cabaret, A Streetcar Named Desire, Giant, Harry Potter & The Cursed Child, Hadestown, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, Mean Girls.

BOOKINGS AND HIRES

Plan your workshop at Old Diorama Arts Centre:

For all workshop and studio hire enquiries, contact our bookings team: office@olddiorama.com