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Telling stories since 1884. Up next: MAMA GOOSE 🎫 www.stratfordeast.com/
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Love London Love Culture
about 2 months ago
Coming soon...Find out more about
@stratfordeast.com
's 2025/2026 pantomime Mama Goose on LLLC here:
lovelondonloveculture.com/2025/07/28/n...
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NEWS: Stratford East Announces Cast & Creative Team Announced for 2025 Pantomime Mama Goose
The production will run at the theatre from the 21st November until the 3rd January. Stratford East has announced the casting and creative team for its 2025 pantomime, which will feature a book by …
https://lovelondonloveculture.com/2025/07/28/news-stratford-east-announces-cast-creative-team-announced-for-2025-pantomime-mama-goose/
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UK Reggae Revival
about 2 months ago
Were back for our last Classic Reggae Night of 2025
@stratfordeast.com
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A Young(ish) Perspective
2 months ago
IN CONVERSATION WITH: Zena Agha, part of the White Kite Collective - Messages from Gaza is at
@stratfordeast.com
on 8th November 'We're not only conduits of the texts but also memory-keepers, holding onto these histories of people living and dead.'
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IN CONVERSATION WITH: Zena Agha
We sat down for an exclusive interview with Zena Agha - a Palestinian-Iraqi writer and poet and the author of Objects from April and May (2022). She is a member of the White Kite Collective.
https://wp.me/pdXz8Y-7hv
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2 months ago
Were back for our monthly Classic Reggae Night at
@stratfordeast.com
. As always plenty of classic reggae tunes , including some requests on the night. Always a great night so come down and join us for a night of tunes
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about 2 months ago
Messages from Gaza: A Fundraiser by White Kite Collective at
@stratfordeast.com
this Saturday 8 Nov Following sold-out events at Arcola Theatre, Bush Theatre, Rich Mix & Tara Theatre, White Kite Collective bring a galvanising evening of solidarity to Stratford
www.stratfordeast.com/whats-on/all...
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Stand with Palestinians: Messages from Gaza
Monologues, poetry, stand-up and other performances, in support of and raising funds for Palestinian causes.
https://www.stratfordeast.com/whats-on/all-shows/stand-with-palestinians-messages-from-gaza
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3 months ago
From yesterday to today still in the groove
@stratfordeast.com
any chance of an updated soundtrack being made?🙏#Thehardertheycome ✊️✊️
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Mr&MrsKingBob
3 months ago
A Brilliant show yesterday at
@stratfordeast.com
The Harder They Come, what a talented cast and great production. See it while you can ✊️✊️✊️
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Accessible performances coming up soon 🎶 TUE 14 OCT - BSL Interpreted WED 15 OCT - Captioned Performance THU 16 OCT - Relaxed Environment SAT 18 OCT - Audio Described Get in touch with out Box Office if you would like support or have any questions about booking.
3 months ago
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3 months ago
Great night at
@stratfordeast.com
watching The Harder They Come. Brilliant performances, great staging, and of course the iconic songs. Highly recommended.
www.stratfordeast.com/whats-on/all...
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The Harder They Come
Based on the cult classic film that brought reggae to the world, The Harder They Come tells the story of Ivan, an aspiring singer who arrives in Kingston, Jamaica, determined to live out his dreams on...
https://www.stratfordeast.com/whats-on/all-shows/the-harder-they-come
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Listen from 2:47:20 to hear about THE HARDER THEY COME on BBC Radio London 🎶
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3 months ago
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⭐ A MERRY OLD VARIETY NIGHT 📅 THU 04 DEC 2025, 7.30pm ⭐ BRING THE LAUGHTER 📅 MON 08 DEC 2025, 7.30PM ⭐ LEGEND - THE MUSIC OF BOB MARLEY 📅 SAT 09 MAY 2026, 7.30pm 🎟️ On Sale Now.
3 months ago
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New shows announced now 🎊 ⭐ HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES 📅 SAT 31 JAN 2026 - SAT 28 FEB 2026 ⭐ CHOIR BOY 📅 FRI 27 MAR 2026 – SAT 25 APR 2026 ⭐ BLOODSPORT: AFTER HELEN OF TROY 📅 Performance dates to be announced
3 months ago
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Matinee Mouse
3 months ago
News:
@stratfordeast.com
announces Lisa Spirling’s inaugural season Read more on our website by tapping the banner below.
#StratfordEast
#EastLondon
#London
#Theatre
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@aboutgracepr.bsky.social
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Breaking: Stratford East announces Lisa Spirling's inaugural season
The 140 year-old East London venue has confirmed its upcoming programme of work
https://open.substack.com/pub/matineemouse/p/stratford-east-2026-season-announcement?r=2xw862&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
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theartsdesk.com
3 months ago
★★★★★ THE HARDER THEY COME
@stratfordeast.com
-
#NateyJones
and
#MadelineCharlemagne
lead a perfectly realised adaptation of the seminal movie that still packs a punch, half a century on - 'Great story, songs & great performances', says
@garynaylor85.bsky.social
theartsdesk.com/theatre/hard...
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The Harder They Come, Stratford East review - still packs a punch, half a century on
The impact of great art is physical as much as it is psychological. I recall the first time I saw Perry Henzell’s 1972 film, The Harder They Come. I’d been in the pub and, as we did then with just fou...
https://theartsdesk.com/theatre/harder-they-come-stratford-east-review-still-packs-punch-half-century
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Musical Theatre Review
3 months ago
Due to popular demand,
@stratfordeast.com
has announced that the new musical adaptation of The Harder They Come will be extended until 1 Nov
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A Young(ish) Perspective
3 months ago
REVIEW: 4.5 stars to
#TheHarderTheyCome
@stratfordeast.com 'Can you get it if you really want? A lively, engaging musical that celebrates Jamaica’s culture and resilience'
#review
#musical
#london
#theatre
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REVIEW: The Harder They Come
Stratford East’s production of The Harder They Come bursts with energy, color, and rhythm, bringing the streets of 1970s Kingston vividly to life.
https://wp.me/pdXz8Y-6WS
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UK Reggae Revival
3 months ago
Hi Were back at
@stratfordeast.com
this Fri. Come down for a night of Classic Reggae Tunes where we have a dance, bit of a sing along at one of the friendliest nights in London. Come join us for a night of tunes
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EXTENDED UNTIL 01 NOV 2025 🎉 🎶You Can Get It If You Really Want 🎶 for even longer now as THE HARDER THEY COME will continue at Stratford East for another week with bookings available now until SAT 01 NOV 2025. 📅 Now playing until SAT 01 NOV 2025 🎟️
bit.ly/SE_THTC
3 months ago
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dermot daly
4 months ago
LONDON: The second launch for ‘Being Black and British’ (published by
@routledgebooks.bsky.social
) will be at
@stratfordeast.com
on Oct 3rd at 17h30 with contributors
@excalibah.bsky.social
,
@drhannahrobbins.bsky.social
, Hannah Alkhalu & Nuna Sandy moderated by Dr Samia La Virgne. (Link to follow)
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Davey Nellist
3 months ago
@stratfordeast.com
You won’t see a better bit of theatre in a month of Sundays. 10/10 Superb. This show deserves every plaudit and 5* review it surely gets.
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New Blog We sat down with Gabriela Chanova (actor and co-producer) to talk about HOLD THE LINE which has recently concluded an impressive run at The Edinburgh Festival Fringe after being first shown to the public at a Freelance Royalty Scratch Night here 🔗
bit.ly/SE_HoldTheLineBlog
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HOLD THE LINE: from Freelance Royalty Scratch Night to Edinburgh Fringe
After first performing at the Freelance Royalty Scratch Night how did HOLD THE LINE go on to sell out nights at Edinburgh Festival Fringe We sat down with Gabriela Chanova (actor and co-producer) to....
https://bit.ly/SE_HoldTheLineBlog
4 months ago
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Theatre Weekly
4 months ago
#BreakALeg
to all at the UK premiere of The Harder They Come, a newly adapted reggae musical based on the cult Jamaican film of the same name which begins performances tonight at Stratford East
theatreweekly.com/full-cast-an...
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Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for The Harder They Come at Stratford East - Theatre Weekly
Stratford East has announced the full cast and creative team for the UK premiere of The Harder They Come, a newly adapted reggae musical
https://theatreweekly.com/full-cast-and-creative-team-announced-for-the-harder-they-come-at-stratford-east/
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Brand New One Night Stand: NICE N' SPIKY PRESENTS ED GAMBLE Headlined by comedy megastar Ed Gamble, the night features the exceptional Jessica Fostekew as your host, with names to be announced. Tickets are on sale now 👇 📅 FRI 07 NOV 2025 🕢 7.30pm 📍 Stratford East, London 🎟️
bit.ly/SE_EdGamble25
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Nice N' Spiky Presents Ed Gamble
An evening of stand-up comedy headlined by the Off Menu star, with a co-headliner and supporting cast to be announced.
https://bit.ly/SE_EdGamble25
4 months ago
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Brand New One Night Stand: STAND WITH PALESTINIANS: MESSAGES FROM GAZA Featuring testimony, monologues, speeches, poetry, comedy and music to stand with Palestinians. This event is a fundraiser, raising money for Water Is Life and Bridge of Solidarity. 📅 SAT 08 NOV 2025 🕖 7.00pm 🎟️
bit.ly/SE_WKC
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Stand with Palestinians: Messages from Gaza
Monologues, poetry, stand-up and other performances, in support of and raising funds for Palestinian causes.
https://bit.ly/SE_WKC
4 months ago
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Brand New One Night Stand: SHOOT FROM THE HIP SHOOT FROM THE HIP bring their award-winning, internet-viral improvised comedy back to Stratford East – because it’s the festive season! Tickets are on sale now 👇 📅 THU 18 DEC 2025 🕗 8.00pm 📍 Stratford East, London 🎟️
bit.ly/SE_SFTHD25
4 months ago
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5 months ago
Meet the Cast and Creatives Behind The Harder They Come at Stratford East Stratford East today announces the full cast and creative team for the UK premiere of THE HARDER THEY COME, the newly adapted reggae musical based on the cult Jamaican film of the same name. Adapted by Tony Award and…
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Meet the Cast and Creatives Behind The Harder They Come at Stratford East
Stratford East today announces the full cast and creative team for the UK premiere of THE HARDER THEY COME, the newly adapted reggae musical based on the cult Jamaican film of the same name. Adapted by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Suzan-Lori Parks (Topdog/Underdog, The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess) and directed by Olivier Award-winner Matthew Xia…
https://sszeemedia.com/2025/08/14/meet-the-cast-and-creatives-behind-the-harder-they-come-at-stratford-east/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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5 months ago
Photos: THE HARDER THEY COME in Rehearsal at Stratford East
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Photos: THE HARDER THEY COME in Rehearsal at Stratford East
Stratford East has released first look rehearsal images for The Harder They Come, the newly adapted reggae musical based on the cult Jamaican film of the same name. Check out the photos here!
https://www.broadwayworld.com/westend/article/Photos-THE-HARDER-THEY-COME-in-Rehearsal-at-Stratford-East-20250820
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Limited tickets remain this weekend for Yeh Dosti ✨ Whether you are a long-time fan of the classic Bollywood film Sholay or experiencing for the first time, this promises to be a night of nostalgia, excitement, and entertainment. 📅 SAT 30 AUG 2025 🕢 7.30pm 🎟️
bit.ly/SE_YehDosti
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Yeh Dosti - Celebrating 50 Years of Sholay
Songs from the blockbuster Bollywood film Sholay (1975) performed with live singers and dancers
https://bit.ly/SE_YehDosti
4 months ago
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Disability Arts Online
5 months ago
Join local lass Mama Goose and her magical golden-egg-laying goose in Stratford this holiday season! When - 21 Nov - 03 Jan Where -
@stratfordeast.com
Cost - From £10
disabilityarts.online/events/mama-...
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Check out the photos from an incredible opening night for ROMEO & JULIET. Limited tickets are available for the shows tonight and tomorrow, so book now to avoid missing out. 🎟️
bit.ly/SE_RandJ
Photography by David Jensen. Presented by Stratford East and Sadler’s Wells.
5 months ago
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Theatre Weekly
6 months ago
Stratford East has announced the full cast and creative team for the UK premiere of The Harder They Come, a newly adapted reggae musical
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Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for The Harder They Come at Stratford East
Stratford East has announced the full cast and creative team for the UK premiere of The Harder They Come, a newly adapted reggae musical
https://theatreweekly.com/full-cast-and-creative-team-announced-for-the-harder-they-come-at-stratford-east
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6 months ago
Cast and Creative Team Set For ROMEO & JULIET at Stratford East
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Cast and Creative Team Set For ROMEO & JULIET at Stratford East
Stratford East has announced the cast and creative team for the community production of William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet co-produced with Sadler's Wells. Learn more here!
https://www.broadwayworld.com/westend/article/Cast-and-Creative-Team-Set-For-ROMEO-JULIET-at-Stratford-East-20250717
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5 months ago
Cast Set For MAMA GOOSE Panto at Stratford East
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Cast Set For MAMA GOOSE Panto at Stratford East
Stratford East has announced this year’s cast and creative team for MAMA GOOSE, with book by Vikki Stone & Tonderai Munyevu, who also co-direct, music by Robert Hyman, and lyrics by Robert Hyman & Vikki Stone.
https://www.broadwayworld.com/westend/article/Cast-Set-For-MAMA-GOOSE-Panto-at-Stratford-East-20250725
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5 months ago
You can now get a first look inside rehearsals for William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet at Stratford East!
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Photos: ROMEO & JULIET Rehearsals at Stratford East
You can now get a first look inside rehearsals for the community production of William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet co-produced with Sadler’s Wells. Learn more!
https://www.broadwayworld.com/westend/article/Photos-ROMEO-JULIET-Rehearsals-at-Stratford-East-20250730
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Love London Love Culture
5 months ago
News: rehearsal images have been released for the co-production of Romeo & Juliet by
@sadlerswells.bsky.social
&
@stratfordeast.com
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lovelondonloveculture.com/2025/07/30/n...
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NEWS: Rehearsal Images Released for Stratford East & Sadler’s Wells Co-Production of Romeo & Juliet
The production will run from the 7th to the 9th August. © Charlie Flint. Rehearsal images have now been released for Sadler’s Wells and Stratford East’s upcoming co-production of Romeo …
https://lovelondonloveculture.com/2025/07/30/news-rehearsal-images-released-for-stratford-east-sadlers-wells-co-production-of-romeo-juliet/
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UK Reggae Revival
5 months ago
Were back for our Classic Reggae Night at
@stratfordeast.com
As always a classic mix of reggae tunes including some of your requests on the night. Come join us and enjoy a night of tunes, chat & good vibes.
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KATHERINE RYAN: BATTLEAXE comes to Stratford East to record her live special 🎥 Presented by Off The Kerb Productions. 📅 FRI 29 AUG 2025 🎟️
bit.ly/SE_Battleaxe
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Katherine Ryan: Battleaxe – Special Recording
Off The Kerb Productions Presents Recording of the stand-up special.
https://bit.ly/SE_Battleaxe
5 months ago
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Cast Announced for MAMA GOOSE at Stratford East 🎶 Book early for the cheapest tickets before they fly away. 📅 FRI 21 NOV 2025 - SAT 03 JAN 2026 🎟️ Find all the cast details online:
bit.ly/SE_MamaGoose
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Mama Goose
Join local lass Mama Goose and her magical golden-egg-laying goose in Stratford this holiday season!
https://bit.ly/SE_MamaGoose
5 months ago
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Nominate Stratford East for the Black British Theatre Awards 🏆 There are plenty of categories including Best Director, Best Production, Best Lead in a Play / Musical... as long as the production was between 01 Aug 2024 to 31 Jul 2025 you can nominate it. 🔗
vote.blackbritishtheatreawards.com
5 months ago
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6 months ago
Cast Announcement and artwork drop for the brand new production of The Harder They Come
@stratfordeast.com
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Musical Theatre Review
6 months ago
Full casting announced for The Harder They Come at
@stratfordeast.com
from 13 Sep-25 Oct Cast incs: Daniel Bailey (José), Simon-Anthony Rhoden (Pedro), Jason Pennycooke (Preacher), Madeline Charlemagne (Elsa) & Josie Benson (Daisy)
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6 months ago
Stratford East to Present 2025 Open Day in Celebration of 140th Anniversary
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Stratford East to Present 2025 Open Day in Celebration of 140th Anniversary
With Lovestuck currently running, Stratford East will present its 2025 Open Day, a celebratory event for the venue's 140th anniversary year. Learn more here!
https://www.broadwayworld.com/westend/article/Stratford-East-to-Present-2025-Open-Day-in-Celebration-of-140th-Anniversary-20250630
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6 months ago
Cast and Creative Team Set For THE HARDER THEY COME at Stratford East
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Cast and Creative Team Set For THE HARDER THEY COME at Stratford East
Stratford East has announced the full cast and creative team for the UK premiere of THE HARDER THEY COME, the newly adapted reggae musical based on the cult Jamaican film of the same name.
https://www.broadwayworld.com/westend/article/Cast-and-Creative-Team-Set-For-THE-HARDER-THEY-COME-at-Stratford-East-20250715
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Cast Announced for THE HARDER THEY COME at Stratford East 🎶 📅 SAT 13 SEP - SAT 25 OCT 2025 🎟️ Find all the cast details online:
bit.ly/SE_THTC
Presented by Stratford East in association with Washington Square Films, Joshua Blum & Bruce Miller.
6 months ago
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UK Reggae Revival
6 months ago
Big thanks to all who came down to
@stratfordeast.com
(4th July) for our Classic Reggae Night. Lots of tunes, dancing and everyone enjoying a sing a long, what's not to like. See you all Fri 1st Aug back at Stratford
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We're hiring! Role: ASSISTANT BAR MANAGER Deadline: midday on Monday 21 July Role: FRONT OF HOUSE ASSISTANT - FIXED TERM Deadline: midday on Monday 28 Role: DUTY MANAGER Deadline: midday on Monday 28 Full details on the roles and how to apply available: 🔗
bit.ly/SE_JoinTheTeam
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Vacancies - Stratford East
Come and work with us here at Theatre Royal Stratford East
https://bit.ly/SE_JoinTheTeam
6 months ago
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Disability Arts Online
6 months ago
Weaving together Shakespeare’s timeless words with music and dance, set against the east London skyline, this contemporary twist on Romeo & Juliet promises to be an unforgettable summer’s night out. When - 07-09 Aug Where -
@stratfordeast.com
££ - £10-£15
disabilityarts.online/events/romeo...
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Book panto early for the best prices 🥚 Stratford East are famous for our reimaged pantomimes and Mama Goose is no exception. Come see the classic fable like never before as we set this iconic panto right here in East London. 📅 FRI 21 NOV 2025 - SAT 03 JAN 2026 🎟️
bit.ly/SE_MamaGoose
6 months ago
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Cristian
6 months ago
Lovestuck was brilliant! So much fun at
@stratfordeast.com
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Everything Theatre
6 months ago
#Review
: Lovestruck
@stratfordeast.com
★★★★★ "The synergy between Cooper’s sharp, witty book and lyrics and Christopher’s harmonically rich, melodically memorable score is nothing short of electric."
#theatre
#musical
#offwestend
#Stratford
#theatresky
everything-theatre.co.uk/2025/06/revi...
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Review: Lovestruck, Stratford East - Everything Theatre
Swipe right to see this sensational show before it goes truly viral.
https://everything-theatre.co.uk/2025/06/review-lovestruck-stratford-east/
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