The Space
Photo: Peter Brown 2015
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Location
London E14 3RS
Transport
Mudchute (DLR)
Crews Street/ The Space Theatre
About ...
The Space was opened, in 1996, by Robert Richardson and the St Paul's Arts Trust, a group of local residents.
The theatre works with new, emerging and established theatre-makers to stage exciting, unique productions.
It delivers workshops, courses and artist development opportunities.
Space Productions has produced over 30 plays and received 6 Off-West End award nominations.
In 2019, The Space broke its box office records, hosting 9,407 audience members across 244 performances.
Patrons are Sir Ian McKellen and Marie McLaughlin and The Space will celebrate 25 years of operation in September 2021.
Access information
General
There is flat access to all entrances and guide dogs are welcome.
The entrance doors are 1100 mm wide.
There is level access from the pavement and a cobbled area in the courtyard.
You will find more information on the theatre website access page.
Click the image below to go there.
Wheelchair access
Flat access to all entrances.
Current shows
Hello Georgie, Goodbye Best
A reimagining of the turbulent weekend footballing legend George Best spent in the Islington flat of Irish actress and intimate friend, Sinead Cusack, in 1971.
Previews from: Tuesday 27 July 2021
Closes: Thursday 5 August 2021
Upcoming shows
Hop!
Comedically misleading, HOP! will take you on a wild adventure that will have you laughing and guessing in equal measure.
Previews from: Tuesday 10 August 2021
Closes: Saturday 14 August 2021
Dancing To Disco
A coming of age tale exploring class and identity.
Previews from: Tuesday 24 August 2021
Closes: Saturday 28 August 2021
Triple
Previews from: Tuesday 31 August 2021
Closes: Saturday 4 September 2021
Selected Recordings Of Us
Non-linear two-hander that asks how the camera frames our memories, how technology constructs the person we love, and whether a story can ever resist diffraction.
Previews from: Tuesday 7 September 2021
Closes: Saturday 11 September 2021
Toothache
An outrageous comedy about the raw, awkward difficulties of growing up different.
Previews from: Tuesday 7 September 2021
Closes: Saturday 11 September 2021
Aaron and Julia
Set in a diverse and multicultural community in late-Roman Britain, this modern comedy takes a tongue-in-cheek look at how opportunists use emotion to influence and manipulate their way to their own ends, regardless of the consequences.
Previews from: Tuesday 14 September 2021
Closes: Sunday 19 September 2021
When Rachel Met Fiona
A fast-paced, funny play about bravery and choices in life, capturing the epic emotions of the most common human events.
Previews from: Tuesday 28 September 2021
Closes: Saturday 2 October 2021