Friends @ Shoreditch Town Hall: April 2022
At the start of each month we're going to be highlighting #FriendsAtSTH – your round up of who is popping by our building during the month. April is shaping up to be a pretty busy one, here's what we have going on…
Telethon by TalkShow
30 March – 14 April
Telethon, a new interactive show by TalkShow, took to our Council Chamber stage on 30 March and will run until 14 April. This unpredictable, entertaining and immersive show features integrated captioning and moments of integrated BSL interpretation/translation, and we've even scheduled a distanced seating performance on 4 April.
How we're supporting: Telethon is a commission presented by Shoreditch Town Halll, developed with The Lowry, supported by The National Lottery through Arts Council England. You can book to see Telethon here.
Chance to Dance by Royal Opera House
Chance to Dance gives primary school children from across the country who do not have access to ballet and/or live in areas facing numerous disadvantages, their first opportunity to engage creatively with ballet, and connect with the inspirational repertory, choreographers and dancers of The Royal Ballet. On 6th April the young performers will be showing their families their progress at Shoreditch Town Hall with a performance.
How we're supporting: The Royal Opera House are working with Shoreditch Town Hall on a hire basis. Find out more about the project here.
Rehearsals for Family Sex Show by ThisEgg
Family Sex Show by ThisEgg is a show for family audiences (children AND adults) about sex, pleasure and love. The show will put the good stuff at the forefront of the conversation & imagine a future where there is no shame. It will be a celebration of difference, equality and self-acceptance.
How we're supporting: Shoreditch Town Hall has been a part of the development of the show, and continue to support the company with free rehearsal space.
19 & 26 April
How we're supporting: Shoreditch Town Hall is partnering with Grand Union Orchestra to present this Community Orchestra. Find out more and join in here.
How we're supporting: Space is given to HighRise Theatre for NewGens meetings and rehearsals free of charge by Shoreditch Town Hall.
Tsunagu/Connect Live by New Earth Theatre
Where exhibition meets performance, Tsunagu/Connect Live by New Earth Theatre is an immersive promenade adventure, inspired and informed by the stories of women who were born in Japan but who have settled in the UK since 1945. There will be a celebration night for the show, workshops surrounding the topics discussed available for bookers and interactive postcards created specially for the show.
How we're supporting: Tsunagu/Connect Live has been made with support from Shoreditch Town Hall, Japan Society and Museum of London , funded by National Lottery Heritage Fund, Arts Council England and The Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation. You can book to see the show and join in with the workshops here.
Puddles by Tamara von Werthern
Puddles is new play by Tamara von Werthern, directed by Anna Marsland with music by Sam Hooper. At the end of the month the company will be holding rehearsals followed by a sharing of their work.
How we're supporting: Shoreditch Town Hall are providing space for rehearsals free of charge to support the development of Puddles.