The Nave of St John’s, one of the largest, most flexible spaces on the South Bank, underwent a complete restoration in 2022. A fresh, elegant decorative scheme has transformed it into a soaring, light-filled and, above all, totally flexible space which can be quickly set up in a range of layouts. New architectural screens provide a focus for your performance. The nave is perfect for all kinds of music, theatre and dance performances from classical concerts to community ceilidhs.
The improved acoustics have attracted particular praise from musicians and singers. We have new top-of-the-range AV and lighting systems and there are two small side rooms available as green rooms, making St John's a thoroughly versatile performance venue.
Guests will enjoy our excellent circulation space during intervals and the option of going out into our beautiful churchyard garden.
In the main nave, we have a church organ, a Yamaha G3 Grand Piano and a Steinway D 2003 Grand Piano (available by pre-arrangement only). In the space, we also have orchestral chairs and music stands for hire and use.
