Celebrating the local community, the Drag Scene, the sisterhood and the building itself this Autumn!
Shoreditch Town Hall has announced their fantastic Autumn programme, celebrating the local community, the Drag Scene, the sisterhood and the history of the building itself. With a jam-packed season filled with VR, visual art, cabaret, history, music and more, there’s something for everyone at the iconic East London venue.
From Tuesday 24th September to Saturday 28th September, Shoreditch Town Hall will host the Winner of the Grand Jury Prize for Best VR Immersive Work at the 78th Venice International Film Festival, Goliath: Playing with Reality. Through mind-bending animation and heartfelt dialogue, Anagram’s latest offering explores the power of gaming communities in this true story of so-called ‘schizophrenia’.
Grab your birthday crowns - Pecs: A Drag King Festival will celebrate their 10-year anniversary at Shoreditch Town Hall! Pecs will present a full day-long extravaganza on Saturday 23rd November filled with drag king masterclasses from the stars of the scene, panels with legendary kings and drag practitioners, exhibitions showcasing drag king history and a queer market.
For two weeks in September, Open House Festival will highlight some of London’s homes, architecture and neighbourhoods, for free and take a look behind the scenes at the iconic Shoreditch Town Hall, including the filming locations of recent fan favourites Baby Reindeer and A Quiet Place: Day One. Watch out for ghosts in “The Ditch” too, the versatile basement space recently home to Summer in the Ditch.
Commissioned by Home Live Art for their 25th anniversary, I’ve Been Looking For Things That Last is an evening of performance curated by the acclaimed artist and choreographer SERAFINE1369, showcasing a cyclical programme of works from invited artists and set amidst a pile of dirt.
To My Sisters Live Podcast on Saturday 9th November is the annual gathering of the sisters in the city it all started in: London. Shoreditch Town Hall will host the podcast’s fourth live show of the year, with an incredible line-up features inspiring women and men from various fields, who will share their stories, insights and tips.
Shoreditch Town Hall will host Theatre Re’s one-week intensive, Beginnings, which will take participants through starting the process of making visually striking theatre with original live music. Monthly Training Classes will also run during Autumn (22nd September, 20th October, 17th November, 15th December), as Theatre Re’s Guillaume Pigé (Theatre Re Director and RADA Associate) offers artists a fresh approach to developing their skills and creativity in an open, playful and generous environment.
Regular favourite Town Hall Tea Dances will also continue throughout the year (9th September, 7th October, 4th November).
With a jam-packed season, there’s something for everyone this Autumn!
Shoreditch Town Hall’s Autumn Season: 2nd September – 23rd November 2024
Shoreditch Town Hall, 380 Old Street, London, EC1V 9LT
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