AT STRATFORD EAST, LEEDS PLAYHOUSE AND NOTTINGHAM PLAYHOUSE 

A dynamic array of one-night-only comedy and music shows for 2025.

Announcing Lisa Stirling as Stratford East's new Artistic Director.

This year Stratford East is turning 140 and as part of our celebrations, we would love to invite you...

We welcome our cast and creative team for this year's pantomime. 

Our brand-new season for our big anniversary.

Tamzin Outhwaite stars in Mike Leigh's ABIGAIL'S PARTY  

Nadia Fall to step down as Artistic Director of Stratford East

New shows coming to Stratford East this summer and autumn. 

We spoke to the cast members of Now, I See to learn more about their characters, rehearsals and the...

Announcing the cast of Lanre Malaolu's Now, I See at Stratford East this spring. 

Announcing new shows for 2024, including comedy, cabaret, live music, panto and more!

We're very excited to announce the cast and creative team for our revival of the hit Windrush Ska mu...

Check out new shows heading to the Stratford East stage in 2024, including a brand-new work by award...

This autumn, Jonathan Harvey’s iconic play BEAUTIFUL THING is being staged at three theatres: Stratf...

Interested in joining our Young Technicians course? Members of our last cohort who went on to do wor...

At Stratford East, we are very proud of our rich heritage of staging stories from Black creatives, p...

Travis Alabanza and Rikki Beadle-Blair host post-show events for BEAUTIFUL THING.

Nikhil Singh Rai leads the way up the beanstalk in this year's festive magic

On the final day of South Asian Heritage Month, we’re delighted to share an excerpt from the poem ‘Y...

Comedian Ed Gamble joins the lineup of new One Night Stands at Stratford East.

Raphael Akuwudike (Romeo and Juliet, Almeida) and Joshua Asaré (Sundown Kiki, Young Vic) play Ste an...

Thu 22 Jun is Windrush Day – the 75th anniversary of the arrival of HMT Empire Windrush in Britain,...

Rhashan Stone and Daniel Ward will be directed by ATC's Matthew Xia this summer.

We're excited to announce a whole host of new shows headed your way, including THE BIG LIFE and BEAU...

East London distillery, Kromanti Rum, is the new official rum partner of Stratford East.

Applications now open to perform in an evening of poetry, spoken word, music and performance, amplif...

Comedian Phil Wang joins the line up of one-night-only events at Stratford East.

Cast announced for the world premiere of Samson Hawkins’ new play. 

Please consider supporting Stratford East this festive season. Every donation, no matter the size, w...

A look at the history Black History Month and its importance to Newham, Stratford East, and London....

Gracie McGonigal will take the stage as Cinderella, with Gigi Zahir as Cleopatra.

BAFTA-nominee Leah Harvey will play Lisa in Anthony Neilson's cult classic.

Are you an arts freelancer aged 18+ living or working in East London? Join our new scheme for exclus...

We’re delighted to announce our 2022/23 season.

Nimmo Ismail and Eva Sampson are the two new Sky Arts Artistic Associates at Stratford East for 2022...

We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of our colleague Harvey Parker, a much-loved member of the...

So, what exactly is a sound designer? Helen Skiera tells us all!

We caught up with RED RIDING HOOD director, Rob Shaw Cameron who shares some of his wisdom!

Take a look a what's happening on our Young Technicians Course.

We want to work with you - check out all our job vacancies.

What does 'unity' mean to you? A short film

Newham Unlocked Festival: an audio-visual exhibition co-created with young people from Forest Gate Y...

We caught up with SHINING CITY movement director, Jack Murphy.

Assistant Director, Shane Dempsey, takes us inside the rehearsal room of Conor McPherson's haunting...

Full casting alongside Brendan Coyle announced

Our commitment to becoming a more environmentally-friendly building.

Assistant Director, Germma Orleans-Thompson, takes us inside the rehearsal room of EXTINCT.

We caught up with lighting designer, Joshua Pharo - check it out!

We had a chat with sound designer, Tingying Dong!

We're putting the spotlight on some incredible campaigns, charities and activists.

Assistant Director, Justina Kehinde is giving us an inside look into how we're creating The Sun, The...

Find out what the Stratford East Youth Theatre get up to!

Keeping audiences safe - here's what you need to know about your visit! 

Mina Barber and Tabby Lamb are the two new artistic associates for the Sky Arts Artistic Associates...

A new digital lecture from performance artist Rebecca Buckle exploring the history of hysteria!

We caught up with contemporary dance girl band, The Yonis.

We caught up with writer and performer Charlene Salter - have a read!

Looking back at the ground-breaking 2017 play SUMMER IN LONDON

We caught up with writer, director and producer Alistair Wilkinson

Listen to our chat with actor Tigger Blaize on the Stratford East Podcast.

Your latest history lesson: Queer Theatre.

In Feb 2020, the British Library acquired the Stratford East Archive.

Nadia Fall announced as new Sky Arts Ambassador and launch of Sky Arts Artistic Associates Bursary....

Watch the award-winning comedian.

Mark Thomas is back with the second BEST BEFORE livestream! Available for only 24hr.

A variety of mini shows to beat those January blues.

Three new productions announced for Feb-May 2021.

Catch Mark Thomas' festive live-stream - available for one week only!

Young people from Newham have creates their own audio plays in response to 846.

You can stream Mark Thomas' comedy cuts on Thu 19 Nov for only 24 hours!

We chat with playwright Matilda Ibini on the Stratford East Podcast

We chat with award-winning choreographer Lanre Malaolu about what dance means to him.

Huge congratulations to the team and creatives of NOYE'S FLUDDE.

Actor, writer, director and teacher Anni Domingo gives her insight on the arts industry.

Sharron Wallace gives us the inside scoop on routes into photography.

We caught up with director/producer Ben Quashie.

We are delighted to confirm that we have received a grant from the Cultural Recovery Fund. 

Winner of the Edinburgh Fringe First Award and the Amnesty Freedom of Expression Award, you can watc...

We catch up with Dramatherapist Wabriya King and learn about her route into the industry.

A task force designed to level the playing field between people of colour and white people at Stratf...

Virtual reality theatre arrives at Stratford East this December!

Stratford East Youth Theatre member, Leah, reflects on 846 Live.

Get involved with Stratford East and explore your creativity.

You can stream Mark Thomas' THE RED SHED for just 24 hours on Thu 24 Sep!

Cast announced for virtual play NO MASKS - broadcast on Sky Arts this Autumn.

You can stream Mark Thomas' WALKING THE WALL on Tue 11 Aug for just 24 hours!

Stratford East has been featured in photographer Helen Murray's new series OUR EMPTY THEATRES.

Acclaimed playwright Roy Williams brought together 14 writers to respond artistically to the death o...

We need your help more now than ever.

Our statement from Stratford East to Theatre: Call To Action as part of their campaign #PullUpOrShut...

Stratford East Youth Theatre presents a series of poems in response to Covid-19.

Watch THE REVIVAL, a documentary series co-created with Nottingham Playhouse.

The performing arts are battling for survival at a time when theatre matters more than ever. It’s no...

Watch the live stream of Mark Thomas'  SERIOUS ORGANISED CRIMINAL on 09 Jul!

BLACK LIVES MATTER: Our statement from Stratford East

Catch the "side-splittingly funny" SHOWTIME FROM THE FRONTLINE on 09 Jun for 24 hours ONLY!

We're paying tribute to the revolutionary Frank Matcham on the 100th anniversary of his passing.

Watch the live stream of Mark Thomas' acclaimed show BRAVO FIGARO!

Listen to Nadia Fall as she discusses our new virtual project, NO MASKS.  

Essential stories told by you.

We need your help more than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Stratford East is currently closed to the public - we'll be back.

Stratford East has been nominated for three 2020 Olivier Awards for their work on Noye’s Fludde and...

Take a look at who'll be performing in Nadia Fall's new play WELCOME TO IRAN

Celebrating our favourite Queer icons for LGBT+ History 

Now live - Episode 12 of the Stratford East Podcast!

Take a look at the production images for I THINK WE ARE ALONE

Take a look inside the rehearsal room of OLIVER TWIST

Just announced: cast for OLIVER TWIST

After the success of Queer Lates and Queerstory The Musical, join us for an evening where we celebra...

Say hello to the new kitchen at Stratford East!

We take a closer look at Eclipse theatre and their powerful mission

Take a look inside the rehearsal room of THE GIFT.

Listen to the latest episode of the Stratford East Podcast

Stratford East has been nominated as London Theatre of the Year 2020 at the Stage Awards

Watch the world premiere of Nathaniel Snoopy-Snoop Maxwell's smash-hit 'I Want An Owner'

Dick Whittington designer, Lily Arnold, shares a few snaps!

Watch the official trailer for this year's must-see panto.

Take a look at who'll be starring in Eclipse Theatre's The Gift

Production photos released for DICK WHITTINGTON

We are delighted to announce its 2020/2021 pantomime will be RED RIDING HOOD

Get the panto look with this paw-some make-up tutorial.

Take a look at who'll be appearing in Frantic Assembly's new play, I Think We Are Alone.

Take a look at who'll be performing in this year's #StratfordPanto!

We are thrilled to announce the full line up of our ROUNDABOUT Festival with Paines Plough.

First look at Katori Hall's OUR LADY OF KIBEHO

Join us for a FREE day of fun, food and theatre right on your doorstep, from 10am!

Take a look at who'll be starring in Katori Hall's OUR LADY OF KIBEHO.

First look at NOYE'S FLUDDE.

First look at NOYE'S FLUDDE rehersals!

Q&A with Kareen Thomas, Assistant Stage Manager on KING HEDLEY II.

Watch how audiences are reacting to KING HEDLEY II

Check out what's coming up at Stratford East in 2019/20.

Watch the teaser trailer for King Hedley II

A big hello to our Noye's Fludde participants.

Check out some of these great pics from the KING HEDLEY II rehearsal room.

Take a look at what's inspiring KING HEDLEY II.

Discover more about KING HEDLEY II

See how audiences are reacting to Peter Shaffer's EQUUS, directed by Ned Bennett.

Watch the official trailer for EQUUS

Take a look at who'll be starring in August Wilson's KING HEDLEY II.

Take a look at who'll be starring in EQUUS by Peter Shaffer, directed by Ned Bennett.

Why pantomimes are so special, according to Ian McKellen

Watch the official trailer for Frantic Assembly's THE UNRETURNING

Watch the official trailer for SLEEPING BEAUTY.

We're thrilled to announce the full cast of out 2018 festive treat, Sleeping Beauty.

CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR NOUGHTS & CROSSES  

THE WOLVES - FIRESIDE CHATS WITH SARAH DELAPPE VIDEO

Watch the official trailer for THE VILLAGE.

Watch what audiences are saying about THE VILLAGE.

Get the latest news, interviews and behind-the-scenes stories on the Stratford East Podcast.

We are thrilled to announce QUEER LATES

We are thrilled to announce the cast for our upcoming production of The Wolves.

We are thrilled to announce the cast of our production of The Village.

Theatre Royal Stratford East is pleased to announce the full cast for the world premiere of The Vill...

Check out this Q&A with Anna Jordan on her new play, The Unreturning. 

ELEANOR LANG APPOINTED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THEATRE ROYAL STRATFORD EAST

Frantic Assembly and Theatre Royal Plymouth announce cast of The Unreturning, coming to Stratford Ea...

New Artistic Director, Nadia Fall, chats about our upcoming season of work.

CAST OF WINDRUSH GENERATION PRODUCTION ANNOUNCED

Directer, Joe Douglas, talks about the process of creating Mark Thomas: Showtime from the Frontline....

Check out our new 2018-19 season! 

Stage manager, Nina Harding, talks about rehearsals for the proudction, Yokes Night.

Matt Trueman talks about the changing perspectives of disability in professional theatre.

Writer and Co-Director, Alex Knott, talks about upcoming production LOOP.

Bloody hell we’ve only gone and done it! by Mark Thomas

Acclaimed PYAR ACTUALLY transfers to TRSE main house!

Shoot from the Hip's Alexander Jeremy tells us how it feels to get on stage without a script!

Comedian, writer and performer Rita Suszek tells us about what it's like to be called a 'Fucking Eur...

Director, Joe Douglas, gives us a glimpse into rehearsals for Mark Thomas: Showtime from the Frontli...

Writer and performer, Kaiya Stone, talks about the inspiration behind her brand new play, Everything...

THEATRE ROYAL STRATFORD EAST TO HOST STRONGER THAN FEAR FESTIVAL IN GERRY’S

Take a look inside the rehearsal room of EQUUS.

Writer and performer Chris Woodley talks about the inspiration behind his hit play The Soft Subject...

Theatre Royal Stratford East's Celebrated Pantomime RAPUNZEL To Be Live Streamed at Hospitals

RAPUNZEL IS BEST SELLING SHOW IN THE THEATRE’S HISTORY

Check out some of our beautiful Rapunzel costume designs by William Fricker!

Five things you didn’t necessarily know about becoming a drag king - by Daisy Hale

 Joint Statement on the Theatre Industry - Monday 23 October 2017

FULL CAST ANNOUNCED FOR RAPUNZEL - THEATRE ROYAL STRATFORD EAST’S PANTOMIME FOR 2017

Stephanie Martin, the writer, first approached me about Joy after we had seen each other perform dif...

World premiere from the award-winning political satirist, Mark Thomas

Ramps on the Moon & Nottingham Playhouse bring Timberlake Wertenbaker's epic play Our Country's Good...

Culture vulture Daisy Hale is ready to put their own stamp on Gerry’s, while celebrating the borough...

Philip Hedley, who was Artistic Director at Theatre Royal Stratford East from 1979 to 2004, saw a re...

Theatre Royal Stratford East today announces the first full season of work at Gerry’s Studio, runnin...

An open letter from Jenny Sealey, director of 'Reasons To Be Cheerful', ahead of the show's return t...

Ballet Black in partnership with Theatre Royal Stratford East present Ballet Black: Triple Bill Feat...

‘If It Can’t Be Right Then It Must Be Wrong’ is a new song written by members of The Blockheads and...

NADIA FALL APPOINTED ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF THEATRE ROYAL STRATFORD EAST

10 questions for the Room Video Designer

I think one of the biggest challenges has been working out how to present onstage the extraordinary,...

Even while I was writing Room as a novel, I always had a feeling that it would work on stage, becaus...

GRAEAE’S CULT HIT MUSICAL REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL TO EMBARK ON UK TOUR FROM SEPTEMBER 2017 Part gi...

Ellis George, Theatre Royal Stratford East Youth Theatre member

Theatre Royal Stratford East today announces that Kerry Michael will step down as Artistic Director...

There’s a well-known myth about King Midas and his “golden touch”.  But there’s also another King Mi...

‘…There was a girl She was a Bubbly Black Girl Her friends call her Bubbly She's one of the good...

Theatre Royal Stratford East announces new 2017 season

Bonnie Greer talks about why she wrote The Hotel Cerise  

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We sat down with associate director Pooja Ghai and Theatre Workshop member and archivist Murray Melv...

The House of In Between explores the untold stories of the lives of the Hijra, India’s third gender,...

An entertaining and eclectic programme for 2016. 

Theatre Royal Stratford East is proud to announce The Rt. Hon Dame Margaret Hodge DBE MP has been ap...

Due to cast illness, this afternoon's matinee is cancelled. Please contact the box office on 020 8534 0310. We are sorry for any inconvenien...

This Christmas audiences will be transformed to the land of StratEastHam by the Olivier Award nomina...

Perfect Pitch and Theatre Royal Stratford East  announce musical award finalists

We are thrilled that the Joan Littlewood sculpture has been unveiled outside our theatre

Vote for us in the competition and help prove that we are the Uk's most welcoming theatre.

Home Theatre (UK) returns Autumn 2015

Auditorium Refurbishment to be carried out from April–August 2015

Perfect Pitch and Theatre Royal Stratford East award for Musical Theatre Writing

Theatre Royal Stratford East has announced details of their latest season of work that will take pla...