The new Soho Theatre Walthamstow has opened its doors with a vibrant and eclectic first programme of work.
The new Soho Theatre Walthamstow has opened its doors, 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.
The opening season boasts an impressive lineup of comedy and cabaret performances. Natalie Palamides returns to London with their critically acclaimed “WEER” to open the venue, and solo shows from Dara O’Briain, Sarah Keyworth, and local award-winning comedian Mark Watson are set to entertain. The venue will host comedian John Early with Ahir Shah, Suzi Ruffell, and Josie Long. The new lineup show, “Neon Nights,” will feature a stellar cast of performers including, Amy Gledhill, Ania Magliano, Bridget Christie, Catherine Bohart, Desiree Burch, Fatiha El-Ghorri, Janine Harouni, Jessica Fostekew, Jin Hao Li, John Kearns, Josh Pugh, Kemah Bob, Larry Dean, Olga Koch, Phil Wang, Rosie Jones, Sam Campbell, Sara Pascoe, Sindhu Vee, Slim, Thanyia Moore, Tom Davis and Urooj Ashfaq. International acts Rahul Dua, Dale Elliott, Biswa Kalyan Rath, and Jack Tucker will perform their largest UK shows to date.
Additionally, Bryony Kimmings will present her first show in five years as “Bog Witch” opens this October, and renowned cabaret stars The Tiger Lillies will deliver a specially curated Soho-themed performance for one night only. The inaugural pantomime, “Aladdin E The Magic Lamp” written and directed by Susie McKenna, promises festive fun. There’s also acclaimed podcast “Brown Girls Do It Too” and Tim Heidecker and Gregg Turkington will present “On Cinema Live,” bringing the full-stage show of their popular web series and podcast to the UK for the first time. The season also features CHRISTEENE and Jonny Woo’s Un-Royal Variety Performance.
Other areas of creative engagement will include Heritage building tours and cross-borough events including 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.
Soho Theatre Walthamstow, 186 Hoe Street, E17 4QH
Website: sohotheatre.com/walthamstow