We sat down with associate director Pooja Ghai and Theatre Workshop member and archivist Murray Melvin to hear the impact this theatre has had on their lives and what makes the experience of seeing a show here feel so special. As Murray says, “Our atmosphere here is almost like a party… there is that instant rapport between people which is not only magic, it’s precious."

And of course Murray is not alone. For many of our visitors the first time stepping inside the doors of Theatre Royal Stratford East is a moment that opens up a whole new world of unique experiences, extraordinary stories and special memories for many years to come.

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