Theatre and performance
Details of key organisations and resources for theatre and performance are listed below.
Forthcoming events and activites are listed on the theatre and performance - what's on page.
If you'd like your event or organisation listed on these pages, please email us at: artsweb@lambeth.gov.uk (providing concise details, contacts, times and access information) or submit your details for inclusion in the Lambeth Arts Database.
Local theatre organisations
A writer-led, multi-disciplinary company that creates contemporary theatre with and for young people
Drama for Kids
A company that works with schools to supply tutors that specialise in developing young peoples life skills through drama and performance work
Small dynamic theatre company specialising in neglected modern classics, championing emerging talents and encouraging drama in education. Based in Brixton.
Fringe theatre in Clapham North.
Ideas Club
Children's theatre and performance.
Recent arrivals in Lambeth, Lost youth theatre company are now based in a brand new 180 seat theatre in Wandsworth Road. Each year Lost present 9 plays directed by professionals open to anyone 27 years or under, and 3 Festivals that encourage new writers and directors to stretch their talents.
One of the oldest theatres in London, the Old Vic has probably played a more influential role in the history of British drama than any other playhouse.
The Old Vic has acquired the lease for these charming and mystical unused railway tunnels under Waterloo Station. This unique venue showcases productions, gigs and art exhibitions and will continue to be home to a variety of innovative and surprising arts events throughout 2011.
Theatre based in Oval which develops new work from the cutting edge of performance, Black and Asian, lesbian and gay work in particular. It also runs classes and workshops in dance, drama and music for all ages and abilities, youth arts projects, an employment preparation project for local schools, rehearsal and meeting spaces and an art gallery.
The Phoenix Players are a well established amateur society that perform two shows per year. They are currently open to new members.
Prestigious London theatre.
Prestigious arts centre comprising the Royal Festival Hall, Hayward Gallery, Queen Elizabeth Hall and Purcell Room.
Community theatre operating on a members club basis. Two theatre spaces and a bar, producing 22 shows per year. Open to the public every Wednesday evening from 8pm (ask for the membership officer).
Spare Tyre uses and makes theatre that enables voiceless communities and individuals to share and celebrate their untold stories transforming lives and challenging prejudice.
Fringe theatre space in Kennington.
The Young Vic holds an extensive youth and education programme working closely with schools throughout the year. They run a summer youth theatre school bringing practice leaders from some of the most renowned theatre companies.
National organisations and resources
The only trade union to represent artists from across the entire spectrum of arts and entertainment. Their web site includes news, vacancies and other useful information.
Half Moon offers two inter-locking strands of activity - professional productions and participatory projects for young people. They provide youth, schools and community activities and specialise in delivering youth theatre and workshop sessions made for young people with disabilities.
The management association and industry-lead body for performing arts organisations and individuals working in the fields of drama, dance, opera and music theatre, mime and physical theatre, circus, puppetry, street arts and mixed media.
Promotes standards of vocational training/education for professional actors and stage managers/technicians through course accreditation, a forum for discussion and lobbying.
Ensemble driven theatre company which aims to craft original, dramatically dynamic, visually brilliant and widely accessible work.
A unique website that goes behind the scenes of British theatre to explore the people and processes involved with the productions: an online, access-all-areas pass to the work of the National Theatre, Bristol Old Vic and Birmingham Rep.