140 interviews to mark our 140th birthday
Stratford East Stories
What does Stratford East mean to the people who have passed through its doors?
As part of our 140th anniversary celebrations, we invited artists, audiences, staff, community members and friends of the theatre to share their Stratford East stories.
These video interviews capture personal memories, stories and reflections from across the theatre’s history—from unforgettable performances and first visits to the people, moments and experiences that have made Stratford East such a special place.
Together, they form a living archive of the theatre and the community around it, preserving the stories that have shaped Stratford East over 140 years.
Explore some of the Stratford East Stories below! The rest can be found on our Youtube channel.
Cynthia Erivo
Lisa Spirling, Stratford East Artistic Director and Co-CEO
Sir Lenny Henry
Sir Ian McKellan
Matilda Rae
Nadia Fall OBE, former Stratford East Artistic Director and Co-CEO
Eleanor Lang
Paulette Randall
Jiving Lindy Hoppers
Kiell Smith-Bynoe
Nailah Sharifa Cumberbatch
Robert Hymman
