Laban

Website

www.laban.org

Address

Creekside, London, SE8 3DZ

Contact

Samantha Lacey

Telephone

020 8469 9453

Fax

020 8691 8400

Email

events@laban.org

Established

2003

Description

‘Laban hits you right between the eyes…It’s very seductive. The immediate response was to go, wow.’ The Independent

Laban is the world’s largest and best equipped centre for contemporary dance, offering specialist training to up-and-coming dance artists. The fantastic new building was designed by acclaimed architects Herzog & de Meuron, of Tate Modern fame, and won the prestigious Stirling Prize for Architecture in 2003.

In response to popular demand Laban has opened up their doors so that their celebrated building can be used as a venue for inspirational events. Facilities inside the building include a state-of-the-art 300-seat theatre, a 100 seat lecture theatre, 12 light, bright and versatile studio spaces and a funky foyer & drinks reception area for up to 400. Outside, the exclusive 200 seat amphitheatre and landscaped gardens, totalling 600 square metres, offer a stunning setting for outdoor functions and weddings.

The building explodes with colour, both inside and out. By day, it’s semitranslucent outer skin allows light to pass through it, flooding the inner spaces with white and coloured natural light. By night, the building becomes a coloured beacon, with light and colour spilling out, illuminating the surrounding area.

From award ceremonies to away-days, product launches to press conferences and champagne receptions to stylish summer barbeques, Laban, the ‘coolest piece of architecture in the capital’ (Evening Standard), is the ultra modern venue that can guarantee to deliver a sleek event in an inspired setting for you and your special guests.

Recent Clients

Adidas
Arts Council
BBC
Environment Agency
Ministry of Sound
Redken
Selfridges
Tiger Aspect
USA PRO

Services and Products

Excellent access direct from private car park
Loading bays
Banqueting facilities
Free on site parking available
Cloakroom – manned
Ceiling height – max 10m / min 4m
Fully accessible venue with disabled toilets, lifts, showers and street access
Easy access to Greenwich centre and shops
Gross square meterage of main theatre stage – 252m
Leisure facilities on site 1 bar 1 cafe
20 varying rooms / areas available for hire
Public Transport Availability – Bus routes, Docklands Light Railway, Overland trains from London Bridge, Waterloo East and Charing Cross, Riverboat to Greenwich Pier
Technical / AV equipment available on request through in-house team

Trade Associations

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