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

Deborah Frances-White (The Guilty Feminist) to host a special panel discussion for HOW NOT TO DROWN,...

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