Question 1

Can we book a Christmas party at Madam Lola's?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Smaller groups join one of our Friday or Saturday cabaret shows with reserved tables, a gallery balcony for 25 to 30 with table service, or the full downstairs for up to 80. Bigger teams take the whole venue for an exclusive Christmas party with a show, a hosted bar and dancing until 2am. Email reservations@madamlolas.com with your date.

Question 2

Do you do Christmas parties for small groups?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Groups of 10 or more book directly with us for preferential rates and no booking fees. Under 10, book seats for any show on our website.

Question 3

How many people can come to a Christmas party at Madam Lola's?

Accepted Answer

Exclusive hire takes up to 120 seated or 220 standing. For smaller teams, a gallery balcony seats 25 to 30 and the full downstairs takes up to 80 inside one of our shows.

Question 4

Which December dates are still available?

Accepted Answer

December books up fast, Fridays and Saturdays first. Email reservations@madamlolas.com with your preferred dates and we'll come back quickly with what's free.

Question 5

How many guests can Madam Lola's hold?

Accepted Answer

120 seated or 220 standing, across the main room, velvet booths and gallery balconies.

Question 6

What can we hire Madam Lola's for?

Accepted Answer

Christmas and office parties, birthdays, weddings and handfastings, hens and stags, product launches, brand activations, awards, private dining, filming and photo shoots.

Question 7

Can we hire the venue on a Friday or Saturday?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for show hire: exclusive use with our full production cabaret. Venue hire and film and photo hire run Sunday to Thursday.

Question 8

What's included in venue hire?

Accepted Answer

Exclusive use with a duty manager, our staffed premium cocktail bar, house sound and lighting, your choice of layout and cleaning. Technicians, DJs and performers can be added.

Question 9

Can we bring our own caterers?

Accepted Answer

Yes. External caterers are welcome.

Question 10

How late can a private party go?

Accepted Answer

We're licensed until 2am, so the night can roll from show into party.

Question 11

Can you add performers to our event?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Aerialists, fire, drag, burlesque and circus, from a single aerial reveal to a full show built around your brief or brand.

Question 12

Do you host weddings in Brighton?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Receptions, handfastings, vow renewals and the party after, in an 1892 Grade II listed cabaret club in Kemptown.

Question 13

Can we film or do a photo shoot at Madam Lola's?

Accepted Answer

Yes. It's a period interior unlike anything on the south coast: velvet booths, glass balconies, red curtains, neon and a custom stage. Photography by the half or full day and filming by the day, Sunday to Thursday, with back of house as your unit base.

Question 14

Is Madam Lola's a good filming location in Brighton?

Accepted Answer

It's one of the most distinctive. An 1892 Grade II listed interior with street level load in, a full technical spec, an in house IRATA rigger and our own cast of aerialists and fire performers available for your production.

Question 15

Can we shoot a music video at Madam Lola's?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Musicians including Ren (@renmakesmusic) have filmed with us. The stage, neon, velvet booths and our aerial rig give you a dozen looks in one room, and our performers can feature on screen.

Question 16

Does your team have film and TV experience?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Many of our team have worked behind and in front of the camera, and our founder Luke Trentham Shaw worked at Pinewood Studios from a young age. We understand call sheets, turnarounds and quiet sets.

Question 17

Do you have rigging for aerial or stunt work?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A professional aerial rig and lighting truss with an ActSafe powered winch. The rig sits 5.5m from the floor, and the aerial point is 4.5m from the stage. Our in house IRATA rigger runs it.

Question 18

Can we see the venue before booking?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Take the 3D tour on this page, or email reservations@madamlolas.com to book a site visit.

Question 19

Is Madam Lola's accessible?

Accepted Answer

Entry is step-free via a small ramp and the performance space is step-free and wheelchair accessible. The ground floor toilet is reached by a narrow corridor and isn't wheelchair accessible. Tell us your needs and we'll plan around them.

Question 20

Where is Madam Lola's?

Accepted Answer

83 St George's Road, Kemptown, Brighton BN2 1EF, five minutes from the seafront.

Question 21

How do we book private hire?

Accepted Answer

Email reservations@madamlolas.com or use the form on this page with your date, start and finish time, budget, guest numbers and the style of event. We'll come back fast.

Question 22

When do we pay?

Accepted Answer

Final numbers and payment are due 14 days before your event. Flat rates, no post event reconciliation.

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