Battersea Arts Centre

REVENGE: AFTER THE LEVOYAH Performances Added At The Yard Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2025

REVENGE: After The Levoyah - Nick Cassenbaum's outrageous comedy-heist about two twins, one ex-gangster, and a very messy plot to kidnap Jeremy Corbyn has added extra dates at The Yard Theatre.

TESTO From West Mess Announced At Battersea Arts Centre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2025

TESTO, from Wet Mess will be presented at Battersea Arts Centre from February 12-20. In TESTO, multifaceted artist Wet Mess ‘messifies' the messiness of life, immersing audiences in an hour-long performative extravaganza.

BroadwayWorld's 40 Immersive Shows to Experience in 2025
by Franco Milazzo - Jan 11, 2025

There's no doubt that 2025 will another fascinating year for immersive theatre, the fastest-growing art form around. There's more choice than ever to jump into a different world, whether it is diving into the Titanic, joining the crew of a spaceship, meeting the crazy characters of a cyberpunk Wild West town or solving a puzzling murder aboard a moving train.

Full Cast Set For BACKSTROKE At The Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2025

The full company has been set for the world premiere of Anna Mackmin's new play, Backstroke – joining the previously announced Tamsin Greig and Celia Imrie are Lucy Briers, Anita Reynolds and Georgina Rich.

Cast and Creatives Set For ...BLACKBIRD HOUR at the Bush Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2024

The cast and creative team has been revealed for ...blackbird hour at the Bush Theatre. Learn more about the teams and find out how to get tickets to the show here!

Critics' Choice: Christiana Rose's Best Children's Shows of 2024
by Christiana Rose - Dec 18, 2024

In an evolving year of children’s theatre, the themes of climate change and sustainability reign supreme, with a lean towards immersive and inclusive theatre with excellent changes in the industry meaning prior access resources are provided as a matter of course. These resources are often made available in the form of helpful visual guides, sensory and symbol maps, all of which are brilliantly inclusive for those with neurodiversity or additional needs.

Review: THE HOLLY KING AND THE OAK KING, Battersea Arts Centre
by Christiana Rose - Dec 17, 2024

The Holly King and The Oak King is an immersive and inclusive festive experience, collaboratively created by Battersea Arts Centre, with award-winning immersive arts creators Wild Rumpus.

Video: Arooj Aftab and Mahogany Sessions Release Live Performance of 'Aey Nehin'
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 12, 2024

Celebrated artist Arooj Aftab, in partnership with Mahogany Sessions, releases an extraordinary live version of the track “Aey Nehin,” from her critically well-received and Grammy-nominated album Night Reign. Watch it now!

THE HOLLY KING AND THE OAK KING Announced At Battersea Arts Centre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2024

The Holly King and The Oak King. a brand new festive adventure has arrived at Battersea Arts Centre this December, in collaboration with Wild Rumpus. 

Review: IF ALL ELSE FAILS, Battersea Arts Centre
by Matthew Paluch - Nov 20, 2024

The forty year celebration of Sheffield based Forced Entertainment comes to a close with six performances of If All Else Fails at the Battersea Arts Centre. Performed and devised by Cathy Naden & Seke Chimutengwende, Tim Etchells of Forced Entertainment directs the duo in the improvisational informed “absurd test that fails to find the answers”.

Review Roundup: BLOOD SHOW at Battersea Arts Centre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2024

Experience BLOOD SHOW, featuring Ocean Chillingworth, at Battersea Arts Centre. Learn more about the production and see what the critics are saying in BroadwayWorld's review roundup.

Lucie Jones Will Lead 13 GOING ON 30 Musical Aiming For West End and Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2024

West End star, Lucie Jones, will star as Jenna Rink in the world premiere production of 13 GOING ON 30 - THE MUSICAL, opening at Manchester Opera House for a limited season from 21 September 2025.

Battersea Arts Centre Reveals Spring 2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2024

With productions from critically acclaimed British companies and international artists, the old Battersea Town Hall will be filled with dance, drag and disruptive performance from February 2025.

Review: L'ADDITION, Battersea Arts Centre
by Matthew Paluch - Nov 6, 2024

L’Addition is a show of simple means with two charismatic performers, but it's a miss for me.

Guest Blog: 'We Are All Networks of Blood': Ocean Hester Stefan Chillingworth on BLOOD SHOW Coming to BAC
by Guest Author - Oct 31, 2024

Described as 'a raw, euphoric choreography between 3 figures and 75 litres of fake blood' and 'a cyclical feat of endurance and precision', Ocean Hester Stefan Chillingworth's Blood Show is coming to the Battersea Arts Centre from 12-23 November. We asked the artist to fill us in on what they found fascinating about the red stuff. 

Battersea Arts Centre and Wild Rumpus To Present THE HOLLY KING AND THE OAK KING
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2024

The Holly King and The Oak King opens at BAC this November for the festive season.

Declan Bennett, Chumisa Dornford-May, Jamie Muscato, and More Will Lead UK Premiere of NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2024

The Donmar Warehouse has announced the full cast for the UK premiere of Dave Malloy's Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet Of 1812 which marks new Artistic Director Tim Sheader's directorial debut at the venue.

Review: FORCED ENTERTAINMENT: SIGNAL TO NOISE, Queen Elizabeth Hall
by Louise Penn - Oct 11, 2024

For Forced Entertainment, a linear story or a place without the space to play would be unthinkable. Signal To Noise is a piece of theatre like no other. I highly recommend you let the creativity wash over you. You won't see anything else like this, and you will definitely come away with something to think about.

Deafinitely Theatre's THE PROMISE Will Screen at Kiln Cinema This Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2024

Deafinitely Theatre's world première production of The Promise will be streamed at Kiln Cinema on Monday 21 October – with a live Q & A taking place after the screening with Deafinitely Theatre’s Artistic Director, Paula Garfield MBE.

Review Roundup: NOWHERE at Battersea Arts Centre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2024

See what the critics are saying about Nowhere at Battersea Arts Centre. The production features the star of United 93, The Kite Runner and The Crown, Khalid Abdalla, in his writing debut. Read the reviews!