A major new 960-seat venue opening in May 2025 that will house the very best UK and International theatre.
The new Soho Theatre Walthamstow will open its doors in May 2025 with a vibrant and eclectic first programme of work, bringing the best of Soho Theatre’s acclaimed programme to a bigger audience. Beautifully restored from the 1930s former Granada by Waltham Forest Council in partnership with Soho Theatre, the new venue includes a refurbished Grade II* listed auditorium, brand-new studio spaces, backstage facilities, four bars (Main Foyer, Ziggurat, Cross Hall and Circle), and a restaurant.
A local theatre with a national profile, Soho Theatre Walthamstow will feature a world-class line-up for audiences from across London and beyond and will sit alongside Soho Theatre Dean Street, as the iconic central London venue celebrates 25 years at the forefront of cutting-edge new theatre, comedy and cabaret.
Highlights of the inaugural programme include, new monthly comedy lineup show Neon Nights featuring Thanyia Moore, Sara Pascoe, Rosie Jones, Janine Harouni, Larry Dean, Catherine Bohart, Jin Hao Li, Olga Koch, Sindhu Vee, Tom Davis, Josh Pugh and Phil Wang.
New work is announced from Bryony Kimmings and pantomime for all ages (Soho-style) returns to the historic stage after more than 70 years with a brand-new Aladdin & The Magic Lamp written and directed by Susie McKenna.
Shows also announced today include Natalie Palamides, Dara O’Briain, Suzi Ruffell, Kiell Smith-Bynoe & friends, The Tiger Lillies, Josh Johnson, Josie Long, John Early, Sarah Keyworth, Stamptown, Biswa Kalyan Rath, Rahul Dua, The Un-Royal Variety, Brown Girls Do It Too and TiFo Football Podcast live.
There will be Heritage building tours and cross-borough events such as a two-day film festival celebrating Walthamstow’s contribution to the world of cinema from 1800 – the present day (28th June & 26th July) curated by The McGuffin Film Society.
There will also be the opportunity to create new work, nurture creative talent and engage diverse audiences, with a line-up of taster workshops, full-length Local Labs, In Conversation events, Write Night (playwrights drop-in sessions) and The Makers Lab.
Tickets go on sale at 10am on Thursday 30 January at www.sohotheatre.com with 15,000 tickets for £15 available for those who live, work or study in the borough.
Soho Theatre Walthamstow, 186 Hoe Street, E17 4QH
Website: sohotheatre.com/walthamstow