Welcome to the Newham Neighbours Programme at Stratford East. 

We believe theatre is for everyone, no matter your background, experiences, or financial circumstances. Even if you’ve never set foot in the theatre or you think it's not for you, we want to make sure you can come and check us out 

We want everyone in Newham to feel welcome at Stratford East. 

The best part? Everything we do is FREE! 

Newham Neighbours is open to all Newham residents aged 26+ (If you're under 26, check out our Young People’s Programme for opportunities available to you.) 

If you run a Community Organisation or Charity in Newham, you can also sign up as a Lead Contact to hear about opportunities. Click here to see more about what we can offer Newham Organisations. 

So, what are you waiting for? Join us, get involved, try out something new.  

Click here to sign up.

Completing this form means you will be added to the Newham Neighbours mailing list. This is managed by the Learning & Participation team at Stratford East, and is specific to projects, workshops, and events we run. We will email you with opportunities and information about how to get involved. You can unsubscribe anytime. 

What's on offer: 

COMMUNITY SOCIALS 
We love throwing open our doors to welcome our nearest neighbours! Our Community Socials are all about coming together with others from the area and gaining insight into the magic of theatre. They are a chance to meet new faces, reconnect with old friends, and have a great time together! 

FREE ADULT WORKSHOPS 
We have two workshops that we run regularly that are all about having fun, meeting others and perhaps learning some new skills. The workshops usually run for approximately 6 weeks.  

Adult Drama Workshops are fun, friendly and inclusive introduction classes, that are designed for people with no experience. There is no audition to take part, just a willingness to give it a go and try something new. Click here read more.

The Reading Room is for people who love a good chat and are interested in joining us here for a free breakfast, as we read extracts from plays, and talk about them! There is no need to be a confident reader and no experience is needed. Click here to read more. 

 
NEWHAM NEIGHBOURS TAKE YOUR SEATS  
We offer FREE tickets to Newham residents and local organisations for our productions! These tickets are perfect for first-time theatregoers or those who haven’t been to see a show with us yet. It’s our way of making theatre more accessible to our community. To hear about when there are tickets available, you will need to sign up to our mailing list. Priority is always given to first-time attendees, and all tickets are subject to availability. 

BESPOKE PROJECTS AND WORKSHOPS 
From time to time, we host special projects and workshops inspired by our stage productions. These opportunities are open to people on our mailing list, so make sure you’re signed up to stay in the loop. Don’t forget to follow @trse_getinvolved on Instagram for all the latest updates!