Gerry Raffles Square
London,
BUILT: 1884
SEATING CAPACITY: 470
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Theatre Royal, Stratford East History
Stratford East is a producing theatre, built in 1884, in the heart of East London, situated a short walk from Stratford station. We have a proud history and an exciting future. We represent our culturally and socially diverse community in the work we make, the people we employ and our audiences and participants. We tell stories that are current, political and representative of London. From 1953 – 1979 the theatre was the home of Joan Littlewood’s legendary Theatre Workshop Company. The Company received international recognition with their acclaimed productions such as Oh, What a Lovely War! and A Taste of Honey. Many leading actors, writers and directors have been part of the Theatre Royal Stratford East family including Meera Syal, Barbara Windsor, Don Warrington, Sheila Hancock, Indhu Rubasingham, Tanika Gupta, Roy Williams and Cynthia Erivo. Under Nadia Fall’s artistic direction, we present a bold programme of reimagined classics, timely revivals and ground-breaking new work. Nadia’s first season included a revival of Equus, which received seven 5 star reviews and a West End transfer, Sir Lenny Henry starred in a critically acclaimed and powerful rendition of August Wilson’s King Hedley II, and we engaged over 300 young people in a large scale production of Benjamin Britten’s Noye's Fludde in collaboration with English National Opera.
Shows at the Theatre Royal, Stratford East
DATES PRODUCTION 2/25/2022 - 3/26/2022 After The End (2022) 6/19/2020 - 7/25/2020 Sucker Punch (2020) 2/15/2019 - 3/23/2019 Equus (2019) 10/24/2018 - 11/17/2018 The Wolves (2018) 4/13/2005 - 5/17/2005 High Heel Parrotfish! (2005) 2/4/2005 - 2/4/2005 The Big Life (2004) 4/22/2004 - 5/22/2004 The Big Life (2004) 5/7/2003 - 5/31/2003 Da Boyz (2003) 3/20/2002 - 4/13/2002 Bajiu Bawra (2002) 9/13/1995 - 9/13/1995 Jelly Roll (1995) 10/22/1990 - 11/24/1990 Five Guys Named Moe (1990) 10/12/1990 - 10/12/1990 Five Guys Named Moe (1990) 4/13/1989 - 5/13/1989 The Wicked World of Bel Ami (1989) 5/9/1984 - 6/9/1984 The Phantom of the Opera (1984) 1/26/1983 - 2/12/1984 Any Minute Now (1983) 9/21/1981 - 10/31/1981 Mrs. Tucker's Pageant (1981) 10/6/1976 - 10/6/1976 The Showman (1976) 12/16/1975 - 12/16/1975 Nickleby and Me (1975) 11/11/1975 - 11/11/1975 Cranford (1975) 7/17/1975 - 7/17/1975 Look Out, It's Sir (1975) 11/26/1974 - 11/26/1974 Dracula (1974) 10/3/1974 - 10/3/1974 The Land of the Dinosaurs (1974) 1/20/1974 - 1/20/1974 Gentlemen Prefer Anything (1974) 2/14/1973 - 2/14/1973 Is Your Doctor Really Necessary? (1973) 10/5/1972 - 10/5/1972 Costa Packet (1972) 3/27/1972 - 3/27/1972 The Londoners (1972) 10/18/1965 - 10/18/1965 Something Nasty In the Woodshed (1965) 12/21/1964 - 12/21/1964 The Rose and the Ring (1964) 9/17/1963 - 9/17/1963 What Goes Up…! (1963) 3/19/1963 - 3/19/1963 Oh! What a Lovely War (1963) 12/19/1962 - 12/19/1962 The Pied Piper (1962) 10/30/1962 - 10/30/1962 What a Crazy World (1962) 9/13/1962 - 9/13/1962 Do Somethin' Addy Man, or, The Black Alcestis (1962) 1/23/1961 - 1/23/1961 We're Just Not Practical (1961) 12/26/1960 - 12/26/1960 Tom Sawyer (1960) 10/19/1959 - 10/19/1959 Make Me An Offer (1959) 4/17/1959 - 4/17/1959 Fings Ain't Wot They Used T'Be (1959) 5/8/1950 - 5/8/1950 Cowboy Casanova (1950) 4/13/1950 - 4/13/1950 Lili Marlene (1950) - Chorus Girls (1981)
News
Cast Set For DEEP AZURE at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2025
Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the full cast and creative team of Deep Azure in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. Learn more about the production and the cast here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2025
Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the full cast and creative team of Deep Azure in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. Learn more about the production and the cast here!
HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Extends Run at Miami New Drama and Receives Carbonell Special Citation
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2025
The touring production of HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES has been extended by two weeks at Miami New Drama at the Colony Theatre. The production additionally received a Special Citation from the Carbonell Awards.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2025
The touring production of HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES has been extended by two weeks at Miami New Drama at the Colony Theatre. The production additionally received a Special Citation from the Carbonell Awards.
Cast Set For New Adaptation of Dylan Thomas' A CHILD’S CHRISTMAS IN WALES
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025
The Emma Rice Company has announced the full cast for the world premiere Dylan Thomas’ A Child’s Christmas in Wales, adapted and directed by Emma Rice.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025
The Emma Rice Company has announced the full cast for the world premiere Dylan Thomas’ A Child’s Christmas in Wales, adapted and directed by Emma Rice.
New Associate Directors Revealed By Royal Exchange Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2025
Selina Cartmell, Artistic Director of the Royal Exchange Theatre, has announced that Emma Baggott and Katie Greenall will join the company as Associate Directors in 2026-2027.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2025
Selina Cartmell, Artistic Director of the Royal Exchange Theatre, has announced that Emma Baggott and Katie Greenall will join the company as Associate Directors in 2026-2027.
First Preview Performances of THE HAMLET PROJECT Will Launch New RADA Residencies Programme
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2025
RADA and Trish Wadley Productions have announced Sinéad Rushe's polyphonic production of The Hamlet Project will have a week of previews at RADA to pilot a new RADA Residencies programme.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2025
RADA and Trish Wadley Productions have announced Sinéad Rushe's polyphonic production of The Hamlet Project will have a week of previews at RADA to pilot a new RADA Residencies programme.
Full Cast Set For WHEN WE ARE MARRIED At Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2025
Artistic Director Tim Sheader and Executive Director Henny Finch has announced the full cast for Sheader’s revival of When We Are Married by J.B. Priestley, which will open at the Donmar Warehouse,
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2025
Artistic Director Tim Sheader and Executive Director Henny Finch has announced the full cast for Sheader’s revival of When We Are Married by J.B. Priestley, which will open at the Donmar Warehouse,
CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT Will Return to the Adelphi Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2025
Following a sold-out performance last year, CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT, a magical evening of beloved festive songs performed by candlelight, will return to the Adelphi Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2025
Following a sold-out performance last year, CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT, a magical evening of beloved festive songs performed by candlelight, will return to the Adelphi Theatre.
Black British Theatre Awards Reveals 2025 Nominees Shortlist
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2025
The shortlist has been announced for the 2025 Black British Theatre Awards. The ceremony will take place next month at London's Piccadilly Theatre. Check out the full list here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2025
The shortlist has been announced for the 2025 Black British Theatre Awards. The ceremony will take place next month at London's Piccadilly Theatre. Check out the full list here!
WICKED WITCHES: A POPULAR PANTO! Comes to the Pleasance Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2025
This winter, audiences are invited somewhere over the rainbow with Wicked Witches - A Popular Panto!, where they can enjoy a Wicked and The Wizard of Oz inspired pantomime at London’s Pleasance Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2025
This winter, audiences are invited somewhere over the rainbow with Wicked Witches - A Popular Panto!, where they can enjoy a Wicked and The Wizard of Oz inspired pantomime at London’s Pleasance Theatre.
Full Cast Set For World Premiere of THE MEAT KINGS! (INC.) OF BROOKLYN HEIGHTS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2025
Papatango and Park Theatre have announced full casting for the world première of 2024 Papatango New Writing Prize winner Hannah Doran's The Meat Kings! (Inc.) of Brooklyn Heights.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2025
Papatango and Park Theatre have announced full casting for the world première of 2024 Papatango New Writing Prize winner Hannah Doran's The Meat Kings! (Inc.) of Brooklyn Heights.
Carrie-Anne Ingrouille Will Direct and Choreograph LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Manchester's Hope Mill Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2025
Tony and Olivier award nominated director Carrie-Anne Ingrouille will direct and choreograph a new revival of the classic musical masterpiece LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, premiering at Manchester's Hope Mill Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2025
Tony and Olivier award nominated director Carrie-Anne Ingrouille will direct and choreograph a new revival of the classic musical masterpiece LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, premiering at Manchester's Hope Mill Theatre.
April De Angelis To Adapt THE TURN OF THE SCREW for UK Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2025
Laurence Olivier award-nominated playwright, April De Angelis, is to adapt the classic Henry James novella, The Turn of the Screw, for a major UK tour opening in September 2026. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2025
Laurence Olivier award-nominated playwright, April De Angelis, is to adapt the classic Henry James novella, The Turn of the Screw, for a major UK tour opening in September 2026. Learn more!
Full Cast Set For Tanika Gupta's HEDDA at Orange Tree Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2025
With Chiara Atik’s Poor Clare having come to a close and Strindberg’s Creditors preparing to take to the stage, Orange Tree Theatre has announced the full cast for Tanika Gupta’s Hedda.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2025
With Chiara Atik’s Poor Clare having come to a close and Strindberg’s Creditors preparing to take to the stage, Orange Tree Theatre has announced the full cast for Tanika Gupta’s Hedda.
Cast and Crew of EVITA, STEREOPHONIC, and More Nominated For The Stage Debut Awards 2025
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2025
The Stage Debut Awards have announced the nominees for 2025. The winners will be revealed at an awards ceremony next month. Check out the full list of nominations here!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2025
The Stage Debut Awards have announced the nominees for 2025. The winners will be revealed at an awards ceremony next month. Check out the full list of nominations here!
Paapa Essiedu, Maxine Peake, Claudia Jessie, Fionn Whitehead & Jenny Beavan Named Open Door Ambassadors
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2025
Open Door, the award-winning charity helping actors and behind the scenes creatives from low income backgrounds secure places at leading drama schools, has unveiled a string of new high profile ambassadors.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2025
Open Door, the award-winning charity helping actors and behind the scenes creatives from low income backgrounds secure places at leading drama schools, has unveiled a string of new high profile ambassadors.
Guest Blog: Director Alex Jackson On Why Nurturing New British Musicals Offers a Lifeline For All Theatres
by Guest Author - Aug 11, 2025
It’s no secret that the British theatre industry has been going through a tough period recently. In the West End, tourism is back and venues are generally on a more even footing (excepting a recent downturn in May widely reported and perhaps due to hotter than normal weather). As a freelance director, I know that it’s more of a mixed picture regionally. Especially for mid scale venues for whom the pipeline of new shows is unpredictable and producing is increasingly tough.
by Guest Author - Aug 11, 2025
It’s no secret that the British theatre industry has been going through a tough period recently. In the West End, tourism is back and venues are generally on a more even footing (excepting a recent downturn in May widely reported and perhaps due to hotter than normal weather). As a freelance director, I know that it’s more of a mixed picture regionally. Especially for mid scale venues for whom the pipeline of new shows is unpredictable and producing is increasingly tough.
Creative Stage Collective to Present CSC Open Day in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2025
Creative Stage Collective will present CSC Open Day. Children ages 8-16 will be invited to join the CSC Youth Troupe and some of their fabulous CSC Adult Professional Artists. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2025
Creative Stage Collective will present CSC Open Day. Children ages 8-16 will be invited to join the CSC Youth Troupe and some of their fabulous CSC Adult Professional Artists. Learn more!
Bush Theatre Young Company to Present New Work in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 24, 2025
This summer, the Bush Theatre is continuing its commitment to developing talent for the arts and entertainment industry by giving its main stage over for the fifth time to new work by the Bush Theatre Young Company.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 24, 2025
This summer, the Bush Theatre is continuing its commitment to developing talent for the arts and entertainment industry by giving its main stage over for the fifth time to new work by the Bush Theatre Young Company.
Kobi Kassal Joins Lively McCabe Entertainment
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2025
Lively McCabe Entertainment announced that Kobi Kassal will join the company as Creative Development and Licensing Coordinator. Learn more about Kobi here!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2025
Lively McCabe Entertainment announced that Kobi Kassal will join the company as Creative Development and Licensing Coordinator. Learn more about Kobi here!
Cast Set For DICK WHITTINGTON AND HIS CATFORD CAT Panto
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2025
Joy Productions and Broadway Theatre will return to present Dick Whittington and his Catford Cat, their third consecutive festive family show in Lewisham's glorious Art Deco Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2025
Joy Productions and Broadway Theatre will return to present Dick Whittington and his Catford Cat, their third consecutive festive family show in Lewisham's glorious Art Deco Theatre.
Theatre Royal, Stratford East Frequently Asked Questions
What show is currently in Theatre Royal, Stratford East?
Theatre Royal, Stratford East's current show is After The End which began performances on 2/25/2022.
What when was Theatre Royal, Stratford East built?
Theatre Royal, Stratford East was built in 1884.
How many seats does Theatre Royal, Stratford East have?
Theatre Royal, Stratford East has 470 seats.
What were the longest running shows at Theatre Royal, Stratford East?
Any Minute Now which ran from 1/26/1983 to 2/12/1984,
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