
Newham Unlocked is a festival of free events, performances and workshops. Curated and produced in partnership with Applecart Arts, Theatre Royal Stratford East, Rosetta Arts and Festival.org, and is funded by Newham Council.
The theme of the festival is unity and there will be plenty for Newham residents of all ages to explore and enjoy. See below for the Stratford East events taking place or click here for the full festival line up.
UNITY FILM
We've created a short film showcasing the vibrancy and energy of Newham through the eyes of a young skater. Newham, this is for you.
Available with BSL-INTERPRETATION and AUDIO DESCRIPTION
DIGITAL UNITY WALL
What does 'unity' mean to you? Is it time with your family? A meal with your mates? Submit your own video and help build our untiy wall. VIEW THE DIGITAL WALL HERE
EXPOSED REALITY - an audio-visual exhibition
An audio-visual exhibition by young people from Forest Gate Youth Zone, who have been working with artists Paul Andrew, Jovana Backovic and Sylvie Belbouab to co-create a project about identity and Newham. Featuring music, story-telling and photography.
This exhibition is available to enjoy online here and on display in person at Forest Gate Library from 04-17 Oct. The exhibition will also be distributed at various venues in the borough.
Please note: the exhibition explores sensitive subject matters including knife crime and violence.
SAT 13 SEP - SAT 25 OCT 2025
Musicals, On Stage"You can get it if you really want." Based on the cult classic film that brought reggae to the world, THE HARDER THEY COME tells the story of Ivan,...
Various Times
THU 07 - SAT 09 AUG 2025
On StageA thrilling tale of young love, family and loyalty. Weaving together Shakespeare's timeless words with music and dance, set against the east London sk...
Various Times
Stratford East Bar
Bar Events, In the BarOur bar is the perfect place to kick back and relax - there's no other theatre bar like it! Whether it's for evening drinks or a meal from Island Vibe...