Join us on a history tour around our Grade II Listed building, and explore spaces that are never usually open to the public.

Learn about how the use of our space developed over the years from a municipal building that opened in 1866, holding the inquest into the murder of Jack the Ripper’s last victim Mary Kelly in 1888, to becoming one of the East End's premiere boxing venues in the 60s, hosting colourful trance nights in the 1990s with the now infamous Whirl-Y-Gig, to the leading arts venue it is today with a programme of spectacular theatre, star-studded comedy, boisterous drag queens and more.

You'll find out about the architecture and design of our building, and get the opportunity to see your favourite film and TV locations in the flesh - our spaces were recently featured in Baby Reindeer and A Quiet Place: Day One.

The tour will be led by our very own Cultural Programme Manager, Susannah Bramwell. An east London native, Susannah is an arts producer with a particular passion for women's history.

On the day, there will be a chance to bag one of our History Book's or 160 Years Special Edition Tote Bags from our staff at a discounted price.

Oh, and you might bump into a ghost...

"Susannah was a fantastic tour guide -- very informed about the history of the building, engaging in her presentation, and kept the group moving along at the perfect pace" Feedback from Tour Attendee 2025