Stratford Circus Arts Centre

The dinosaurs have descended on Ferry Festival: Past, Present & Future and they’re busy making friends... catch them again here at 5pm today!

Have you ever felt something whisper in your ear? Have you ever been led astray? This block is the devil’s playground, He follows the beaten and weak. Preys on those whose dreams have drowned,... And resides in towns which are bleak.
POT Wed 26 – Sat 29 Sep https://stratford-circus.com/event/pot
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Unfortunately this Friday's E15 Jazz Sessions with Warrior Charge has been cancelled. Our box office team will be getting in touch with those who have bought tickets for refund/exchange. If you have any questions, just give us a ring 020 8279 1080
E15 Jazz Sessions is back in September for an an all-star line up: https://stratford-circus.com/eve…/e15-a ll-stars-jazz-session
And every month starting from October: https://stratford-circus.com/event/e15-se ssions

North Woolwich, are you ready for the biggest beasts that ever walked the earth to return to the 21st century?
We're at Pier Parade with these stunning creatures this Saturday! Circulate London Close-Act Theatre Ferry Festival: Past, Present & Future

Ages 2-5
A playful introduction to jazz, with live music, movement and games children can enjoy with their grown-ups.
Part of the EFG London Jazz Festival 2018, this interactive session will be led by award-winning saxophonist Sue McKenzie, and bassist Una MacGlone who specialises in teaching improvisational music to early years.

POST PUNK / POST FEAR / POST PANIC
Rachael Young and her badass band of super-humans embrace Afrofuturism and the cult of Grace Jones in Nightclubbing - an explosive new performance bringing visceral live music and intergalactic visions to start a revolution.
1981: Grace Jones releases her landmark album ‘Nightclubbing’; her body is brown and soft.... 2015: Three women are refused entry into a London nightclub; their bodies are brown and soft.
Grace Jones; a dark skinned, androgynous, Jamaican woman, transcending societal norms to become an international superstar. Then later, three young black women, discriminated against and excluded, their bodies branded: ‘undesirable’.
WE are those women, we zoom through galaxies and solar systems, traveling through time, preparing for our moment to land…IT’S NOW!
Women to the front, LGBTQIA++ to the front, People of Colour to the front!!!
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Our E15 Jazz Sessions favourites raise the roof with a special evening of top quality jazz and rhythms.
This stellar line-up includes the skilful and popular British funk trombonist Dennis Rollins, the world's leading exponents of Latin-jazz violin Omar Puente, outstanding vocalist and composer Juliet Kelly, and East London's own pianist and educator Diân Gasper.

Know a little one with a construction compulsion?
KoKERS uses cardboard tubes, playful choreography and percussive sound - perfect!
https://stratford-circus.com/event/kokers /

We're looking for an apprentice to support our Creative Learning team. If you're from East London and keen to kickstart your career in the arts then get applying!

The biggest beasts that ever walked the earth return to the 21st century this August!
Join us in North Woolwich for the Ferry Festival: Past, Present & Future and meet these stunning creatures: https://stratford-circus.com/event/saurus
Circulate London

The Alina Bzhezhinska Quartet are in the house tonight! Here's a teaser for what to expect from tonight's show 👇
Book now: https://stratford-circus.com/event/e15-se ssions

Ages 3+
"An absolute delight" - The Scotsman
Following a monstrous West End success, Tall Stories’ smash hit show The Gruffalo, based on the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler comes to Stratford Circus Arts Centre!
... A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood... Searching for hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and the party mad Snake. Will the story of the terrifying Gruffalo save Mouse from ending up as dinner for these hungry woodland creatures? After all, there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo –is there?
Relaxed Performance The 1.30pm performance on Wednesday 12 December will be relaxed, this means the house lights will be up and audience members are free to make noise and move around if needed.
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Ages 2-5
Welcome to the topsy turvy world of Plink and Boo. Using acrobatics, live music and mountains of toys, join us in an interactive circus theatre adventure to explore what happens when people don’t fit into boxes (even if it is the neatest place to put them).
Plink and Boo has been created and written by Can’t Sit Still in collaboration with children, parents and childcare professionals from Bristol and Swindon.
... This show is accessible to Deaf and EAL (English as an additional language) audiences.
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Ages 8+
Adrift is a poignant and important play from acclaimed children’s theatre company Action Transport Theatre. Following the story of two children adrift at sea fleeing conflict, it is a celebration of the resilience and imagination of childhood.
Two children are in a boat. One is rowing. One is fishing. Their talk is light-hearted: of catching a fish, a fish so big it will capsize the boat; of whales who will pull the boat; of mermaids who sing haunting melodies; and of land. A land with thick grass, green leaves, endless blue skies. A beautiful land. A safe land. Above all… a safe land.

Ages 2-5
"...it made my toddler giggle the entire time… A result in any parent’s book" - The Times
Dad’s usually got some tricks up his sleeve to help send Baby off to the Land of Nod. But tonight, Baby has other ideas…
... Mix in some magic, a pinch of circus and a large dollop of silliness and you have the recipe for a little adventure with a lot of laughs!
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Following their sell-out UK tour, the Scummy Mummies are back with a brand new comedy show. New songs! New sketches! New catsuits! And even some new jokes!
Join Ellie and Helen as they celebrate the scummier side of parenting, from drinking wine at teatime to hiding from the PTA. Bring your friends and make it a Mum’s (or Dad’s!) night out!
Based on the hit Scummy Mummies podcast and best-selling book. As heard on Radio 4 and featured by The Guardian, The Sunday Times and The Telegraph.

Sarah grew up feeling different. Her childhood Dr thought it was sugar. Her current Dr thinks its ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder). Sarah still feels different, so what will a label do?
Declaration examines when we want, need or are forced to declare our differences and the faces we wear to fit in. With autobiographical comedy, storytelling and conversations with audiences, this is a vibrant and daring adventure.
"Insightful, bold, and beautiful" - The Reviews Hub

Ages 7+
"Imaginative and exquisite" - The Times
Make Mend and Do bring their unique blend of puppetry, film, music and live animation to create a story that is both moving and technically stunning in equal measures.
... When loneliness, curiosity and a far-off flickering light brings two elderly friends together, they embark on a surprising journey to reconcile their pasts and find what might lie within their futures.
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Ages 3+
Cardboard tubes, playful choreography and percussive sound combine to form a show perfect for both the young and the young-at-heart.
In KoKERS inventive landscapes are built and broken apart as the dancers balance, flip, throw, twirl and jump around the playground they have created. In this satisfyingly simple performance, the dancers soon realise that the most fun is to be found when they combine forces.

its a great place for live music its easy to get to and parking is also very easy,the staff are very friendly and helpful,all in its one of the best live music venues so far...

Went to see Room on a Broom today. First time at this venue & really loved it. The show was wildly enjoyed by three generations of our family. The actors did a fantastic job. The puppets were so funny. We will be back to see many more shows I hope.

Well placed..

We took our 4 year old on the 18th December was brilliant! She has not stopped talking about it.

We saw Room on the Broom on Sunday 13th at 2pm. My 6year old and his two accompanying adults loved it equally. So much fun and the price was right!

Took my 3 year old to see Room on the Broom. It was fantastic! Both the theatre company and the venue were great, and my little boy loved it!

Stratford circus arts center is the best place to learn a lot of things and have opportunities

So lovely and a nice place to visit always all times

Really nice venue, friendly staff, nice bar and restaurant, good seats all round in the theatre, would definetly come back again

I took my 4 year old to watch Room on the Broom on Sat and it was amazing. She absolutely loved it and we ( 2adults and 2 kids) had so much fun!

Had a fantastic time lovely atmosphere really enjoyed the show x

Great space ... now just needs some more big shows !!

Island song by Rose Bruford college was amazing.!!

So pleased to see an new arts space for Stratford. :D