The Roman Road Winter Festival weekend was packed full festive fun. There was Santa’s Grotto, giant bubbles, henna tattooing, face painting, jugglers, magicians, paper chain gangs, Letter to Santa workshop, theatre, plays, bands, buskers, swap shops and our very own Festival Post Office sending festive messages to your nominated pals.
Chisenhale Gallery was founded by artists. The same experimental vision and spirit of possibility that changed an empty veneer factory and brewery warehouse into an art gallery guides our work ...
Described by the Guardian as ‘the most beautiful theatre in London’, Hackney Empire is a Grade II* listed theatre on Mare Street, in the London Borough of Hackney. Originally designed ...
Depression. Comedy. When life was unbearably, unrelentingly awful. And the movies lifted us up. Every Thursday at 7.30pm, Shawm Kreitzman introduces and presents a free film screening, held at ...
The Baths is a not-for-profit community building with artist studios, event and gallery spaces, garden and cafe in Hackney Wick. We are continuously updating our programme of events and activities, ...
Rich Mix is a cinema, arts centre and charity based on Bethnal Green Road in Shoreditch. Open since 2006, Rich Mix connects some of the city’s most adventurous and diverse ...
What’s On The creative heart & soul of Poplar: enriching lives and inspiring the community Who we are: Poplar Union is a vibrant arts and community space based in Tower ...
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