Stratford East at 140 years old

Описание: As our 140th anniversary celebrations draw to a close, we wanted to share a few reflections from some of our friends on what makes this theatre such a glorious and distinctive place.

Thanks to the generous support of the National Lottery Heritage Fund, we have been able to make our 140th anniversary a truly special one. Over the past twelve months, we’ve celebrated our rich and remarkable history with an exciting programme of events - from heritage tours and open days to variety nights and speaker events as well as a stonking season of shows.

Stratford East has always played a vital role in the life of East London, with a proud tradition of deep connection to our local community and as part of this milestone year, we launched our Community Ambassadors Scheme to strengthen those bonds even further. We’ve also spent the year capturing memories and experiences from a wonderfully wide range of people who have passed through our doors, preserving these stories for future generations. Stratford East Stories are available to listen to on our YouTube channel, where you can also find full versions of the interviews featured in this video. And we unveiled Stratford East Through the Years, a refreshed exhibition of images displayed throughout the building - a visual journey through some of our most memorable productions and moments which audiences are warmly welcome to come and explore when visiting the theatre.

Thank you to everyone who joined us whether you toured, watched, shared, worked or celebrated with us. To the people, the building, and the work created and presented here over the last 140 years - here’s to the next 140.

🎥 Guy Lewis