The best thing about The Old Vic Tunnels is that it’s within walking distance of Waterloo Station, so close that when you’re inside you can hear the trains trundling overhead.
Entering the tunnel at Leake Street is somewhat uncomfortable. The walls are a mecca for graffiti artists, and five or six of them were already busy at work when I arrived. The mist from their spray cans, emitting an eerie mist along the tunnel. This, along with the mildew ceiling and the rubbish makes this place feels sordid, which I guess for some lends to its appeal.
Heading towards the entrance, with a firm grip on my handbag, I was greeted by sounds from a 5 piece drum band echoing around the walls. The entrance was illuminated by an impressive performance of fire-eaters, dressed inappropriately for the sub zero temperatures!
The venue is a blank space, meaning you need to bring everything in; heating is essential (even the ice carving inside didn’t melt!). A PA is always a good idea although being a “tunnel venue” the acoustics are great. Lighting is necessary to give this cavernous venue atmosphere, and if you’re providing name badges, make them luminous because I couldn’t read anyone’s.
A new idea that amused me was provided by the “pimp my cloakroom” team. It’s certainly a wacky way to add an unusual feature to your event.
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