Poplar Union

Poplar Union is a community arts centre with a varied programme and two high-spec multi-functional spaces available to hire. Betty, the large studio space, and Mike, the meeting room, can be used for performances, live music, rehearsals, auditions, meetings, launches, film and photography shoots and more.

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)

Ten 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 available at extra cost to help with set-up and to operate during your event

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)

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 available at extra cost to help with set-up and to operate during your event

Poplar Union also boasts excellent general facilities including their onsite café run by e5 Roasthouse; showers; lockers; baby change facilities; and full disabled access.