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National Theatre

The National Theatre is an iconic theatre on London's South Bank, home to a number of distinct event spaces, including the rooftop Buffini Chao Deck.

The National Theatre isn't just a theatre space - it's home to a number of spaces that can cater for events of all sizes. 

The Buffini Chao Deck is a stunning events venue located on top of the iconic building. Ideal for conferences, drinks receptions, weddings, summer and Christmas parties, private dining and everything in between, The Deck is the ultimate London event venue with the wow-factor.

Offering breath-taking panoramic views across London, the venue combines a wrap-around outdoor riverside terrace with a large flexible event space. We can accommodate up to 100 guests for a seated dinner, 120 theatre style or up to 200 standing. With a blank canvas and state-of-the-art AV and lighting, we can transform the space to suit your event’s vision – whether that be a meeting or presentation, seated lunch or wedding.

Other spaces include The Foyle Room, an intimate meeting space perfect for meetings, drinks receptions and dinners, plus Lasdun Restaurant, our modern British restaurant in the heart of the theatre, complete with private dining room for up to 10 guests. 

The National Theatre forms the perfect backdrop for commercial film and photo shoots. With its panoramic views of the river, open terraces and striking Brutalist architecture, it has been used for award-winning television campaigns, advertising campaigns, blockbusters and one off events such as large scale fashion shows. Past clients have included Vogue, Adidas, Alexander McQueen, Netflix and Burberry.

Across all our spaces, we are committed to reducing the carbon impact of the National Theatre. Our Environmental Policy recognises our responsibility to take action, and our belief that theatre can also lead positive change.

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Events and Capacities

Dinner
30 - 100
Dinner Dance
30 - 80
Exhibition space (m2)
30 - 150
Lunch
30 - 100
Marquee
N/A
Meeting / Conference
30 - 120
Outside space
0 - 200
Reception
50 - 200
Wedding Licence
40 - 120
Wedding Reception
40 - 200

Events Spaces

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The Buffini Chao Deck

Boardroom 0 - 30
Cabaret 0 - 80
Classroom 0 - 40
Dining round tables 0 - 100
Standing 0 - 200
Theatre 0 - 120
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The Foyle Room

Boardroom 0 - 20
Classroom 0 - 16
Dining long tables 0 - 20
Standing 0 - 40
Theatre 0 - 30
U-shaped 10 - 20
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Lasdun

Dining long tables 0 - 100
Standing 0 - 200
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Lasdun Private Dining Room

Dining long tables 0 - 10

Room Capacities

Auditorium N/A
Boardroom 10 - 30
Cabaret 30 - 80
Classroom N/A
Dining long tables 30 - 100
Dining round tables 30 - 100
Standing 50 - 200
Theatre 30 - 120
U-shaped N/A

How to find us

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National Theatre

Upper Ground
London
SE1 9PX

Tel: 0207 452 3999

https://www.bcdeck.org.uk/

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