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Just need a space to experiment and discover?

Our Pay What You Can Membership offers a massively reduced rate on our main studios and allows you to book Studio 2 at our Haggerston location for whatever price you can afford.

We have two hire options:

  • To guarantee your slot, use the "Hire!" option below at £22 per hour.

  • Alternatively, you can "Pay What You Can." To access the Pay What You Can booking form, you’ll need to join our studio membership for £30, which covers a three-month block.

Pay What You Can bookings are available for actors, writers, and directors looking for a space to train, practice, or develop unfunded work. Talk to us about your needs and financial situation, and we can usually work something out.

All Pay What You Can bookings are considered "On Hold" in case a fully paid booking comes in. NOTE: If this happens, we will contact you, and you will have three options:
A - Pay the full price to secure your booking.
B - Move your booking to another free slot.
C - Request a refund.

If you'd prefer to secure your slot, please book by CLICKING HERE

 

Playhouse East – “Pay What You Can” Scheme

Terms & Conditions

1. Overview

  • The Pay What You Can (PWYC) scheme is designed to make rehearsal space accessible and affordable for our community.

  • Membership runs for 3 months and provides access to book available rehearsal studios across our venues at a price members can afford.

  • Spaces included in the scheme:

    • Actors East Theatre (Dalston)

    • The Playroom (Haggerston)

    • The Playhouse (Haggerston)

    • Studio Tardieu (Haggerston)

2. Pricing

  • PWYC members may book studio space at a rate they choose, subject to minimum rates which apply in certain spaces.

  • Pricing is always under review and may be updated by Playhouse East to ensure the scheme remains sustainable.

  • Current pricing information is available on the booking system at the time of reservation.

3. Booking Process

  • How to Book: Members book any available slot through our system at their chosen rate (respecting minimums in place at the time of booking).

  • Priority of Bookings:

    • All PWYC bookings are provisional until confirmed.

    • If a full-price booking conflicts with your slot, the following rules apply:

a) Actors East Theatre & The Playroom

  • PWYC bookings may be displaced by full-price bookings at any time up until the day before your rehearsal.

  • We will not cancel on the same day of your booking under any circumstances.

b) The Playhouse & Studio Tardieu

  • 48-Hour Protection: If you are within 48 hours of your booking, your slot is fully protected and cannot be cancelled.

  • If a clash occurs more than 48 hours before your rehearsal, you will be given three options:

    1. Move Your Booking – shift to another available slot.

    2. Match Full Price – upgrade your booking to full-price to guarantee the slot.

    3. Refund – receive a full refund, no questions asked.

4. Cancellations & Refunds

  • 7+ Days’ Notice: A credit will be issued to your account for future bookings.

  • Within 24 Hours: No refunds.

  • No-Shows:

    • If a member does not attend their booking, they will be charged the full hire rate for that space.

    • This applies even if the booking was made at a lower PWYC rate.

5. Usage Policies

  • Personal Use Only: Bookings cannot be transferred or given away. The named member must be present.

  • Booking Limits: Maximum of 3 consecutive days per member. Longer runs require prior approval (email: contact@actorseast.com).

  • Check-In/Check-Out:

    • Members must upload a photo of the room when they arrive and when they leave.

    • This documents the condition of the space and protects you if there are any disputes.

    • We recommend strongly that all members take pictures at both the start and end of every booking.

  • Room Condition:

    • The room must be returned in the condition it was found.

    • If no check-in/out photos are provided or if the room is left in a mess, Playhouse East reserves the right to:

      • Deduct an £80 cleaning fee, and/or

      • Charge the full hire rate for the booking.

6. Agreement

By purchasing a PWYC membership and booking rehearsal space, members agree to:

  • Respect these terms and conditions.

  • Use the space responsibly.

  • Accept that all prices are subject to ongoing review by Playhouse East.

  • Understand that unattended bookings and poor room condition will result in additional charges.

  • Support the fairness of the scheme so it can remain accessible for all.