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Along with putting on in-house events, we have two great multi-functional, high-spec spaces available to hire. Betty, our large studio space, and Mike, our meeting room, can be used for performances, live music, meetings, launches, film and photography shoots and much more. We are currently not able to take Henna events and children’s parties.

Hire a space at Poplar Union, and you’ll also have the option to make use of our excellent general facilities: our in-house café, Poplar Bakehouse; catering*; showers; lockers; baby change facilities; and full disabled access.

Our office opening times are 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday, but we will occasionally be open for shows and bookings outside of these hours. If you require access to the venue outside of regular opening hours, please let us know by calling 020 3039 3333.

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About Betty – Our Studio

Betty is 16.5m x 9m, Betty’s and with a state-of-the-art AV system the perfect space for theatrical performances, live music events, film screenings, launches and more. Betty is separated from our café area using a 59dB rated partition wall, so you ‘ll be able to move between areas – but sound won’t.

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Betty’s Facilities

  • Flexible seating for up to 100 people, or standing room for up to 120 people (less depending on furniture and layout required)
  • Eight tables available
  • Floor to ceiling glass doors, offering a view of the park and maximising natural light in the space
  • Fully automated blackout blinds for presentations, film screenings, etc.
  • Black stage curtains to surround the space, creating a black box studio
  • Sport England compliant semi-sprung maple floor
  • State-of-the-art AMX audio-visual system
  • 4kW PA system featuring 4 mounted RCF speakers, active subwoofers and digital Roland m300 mixing desk*
  • LED truss-mounted lighting rig*
  • Acoustic panels to control reverb
  • WiFi access
  • Technical team to help with set-up and to operate during your event*

Thank you for a very successful event. Excellent communication prior to the event and extremely helpful staff on the day.

About Mike – Our Meeting Room

At 5.3m x 5.3m, Mike’s smaller than Betty but just as functional and ideal for meetings, presentations, yoga classes, rehearsals, auditions and more.

Let us know what you want and we can set up the space to fit your needs!

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Mike’s Facilities

  • Flexible seating for up to 15 people with up to 3 tables, or standing room for up to 25 people (less depending on furniture and layout required)
  • Three tables available
  • Floor to ceiling glass doors, offering a view of the park and maximising natural light in the space
  • Sport England compliant semi-sprung maple floor
  • Moveable whiteboard
  • 50” LCD television with Bose speakers and Apple TV
  • Acoustic panels to control reverb
  • WiFi access
  • Technical team to help with set-up and to operate during your event*

*Please note that catering and the use of some technical equipment will entail an additional cost.

Hire a Space

If you’re interested in hiring a space at Poplar Union…

If you wish to see our full terms and conditions, book an appointment to view the spaces or request a complete technical specification, please email hire@poplarunion.com or call 020 3039 3333.