Our Local Creative And Media IndustriesBy Rubina

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*Dance**Stratford Circus is a

contemporary performing arts venue located in

Stratford, East London which hosts various

performances, events, workshops, education

programmes and training opportunities for people of

all ages from the local community, as well as wider audiences. It has

also hosted numerous BBC Question Time debates.

AddressStratford

CircusTheatre Square

Stratford London E15 1BX

TelephoneSwitchboard: 020 8279

1001Box Office: 0844 357

2625

*Venue*The building was designed by Levitt Bernstein and was

quoted to be “The best, most central and prestigious venue in Newham” by the Cultural Industries Development Agency.

They provide inspiring and creative spaces which are fully equipped to meet the clients needs. From conference

auditoriums, to media suites, to performance spaces and private bars, all their spaces are available for hire at very

competitive prices. The two auditoriums are equipped with state of the art sprung floors, staging facilities that include

counterweight flying bars and electric shutters for adjustable shading. It also includes mirrors, top lighting and sound

projection equipment, a permanent rig, bars, an orchestra pit and is built to accommodate up to 120 people.

*Location*It is situated at the very heart of Stratford, right

next to the 2012 Olympic site.

Stratford Circus is both a receiving house and a producing house as they produce shows and

workshops for the community, as well as hosting various events, activities and

educational programmes etc.

*Theatre*Theatre Royal, located in

Stratford East is a theatre which works to discover new talents and new audiences.

They produce plays and shows which reflect the talents ,

concerns and dreams of their local community, as well as

attracting audiences from all sections of the population, no matter their differences. They

are here to bring everyone together through their shows which specifically reflect both

ethnic identity and multiculturism. Among there

many other purposes, they also entertain and educate their

audiences by remaining true to their social and educational

values.

*Venue*This performing arts venue was first opened in 1884, but since then has undergone many changes to the building structure and seating arrangements etc. In

1992 the auditorium themed around the Victorian era was restored; it now seats 460 people on three

levels. The first being ‘Stalls’, the seconds being ‘Dress Circle’ and the third being ‘Upper Circle’. All

seats, no matter where they’re located, have spectacular views of the full stage so the audience can enjoy and take in the whole performance. After

the refurbishment project in Autumn 2001, the theatre reopened with both public areas and technical facilities fit for the 21st century., for

example, a larger eating and drinking area with a fully equipped kitchen.

*Contact Information**What’s On* Address:

Theatre Royal Stratford EastGerry Raffles

SquareStratfordLondonE15 1BNType talk: 07972918050

Fax: 02085348381Administrative Line:

02085347374

Email: theatreroyal@stratforde

ast.com

- The Great Extension

16 October 2009 – 14 November

2009- Naturally 7

15 November 2009- Aladdin

28 November – 16 January 2010

Box Office open Mon - Sat, 10am – 7pm

Box Office /Information Telephone:

02085340310Mon – Sat, 10am –

6pm

*Location*

Theatre Royal is a receiving house, as well as a producing house , as they play host to many

travelling theatre companies, allowing them to perform at their venue. But they also produce 7 new

shows every year, including a traditional pantomime, one off shows and try outs. So they are

both.

*Studio*

Rich Mix Studio, located in Shoreditch/East London, is one of

London’s up-and-coming cross-arts centre. They provide rich and

diverse programs , boasting the best in art, performance, fashion, design,

music, dance, film, theatre and comedy, to celebrate London’s

cultural diversity and to establish a new landmark in world culture. The studio is passionate about diversity, arts, creativity and inclusivity and

believe that in order fulfil their mission to encourage, look after, grow and explore the cultural and

creative talent of all people through a vibrant, dynamic celebration of

togetherness, they can reach their goals and aims to help the

community. They have no specific target, their audience is anyone and

everyone.

*venue*

Rich Mix is a 132,000 square foot flagship arts and cultural centre including a three screen cinema which

entertains audiences with blockbusters movies, as well as a selection of Independent, Art house, World films

and documentaries. Alongside that, there is a performing arts venue which delivers audiences' from all over, a line up of Arts and Culture programmes: theatre, dance, music =, spoken word and more. Other amazing

features include education spaces and family programmes, four floors of affordable creative

workspaces that have hosted 15 educative charities and creative businesses. Also there is a wide contemporary

bar, an alcohol-free cafe space, exhibition galleries spaces and spectacular views of the city from a top

venue and event space etc.

*What’s On*

*Contact Information*This Week:

- 500 Days Of Summer (12A)

Ticket Prices £8, £6 concs / £7, £5.50 concs

(Mon – Fri before 5pm) / £1.50 kids’ Cine

Time (children and adults)

Next Week:- Michael Jackson: This

Is ItAdvanced Previews

Wed 28 and Thurs 29 October: 13.45, 16:00,

16:15, 20:30*Now Booking*

Box Office: 02076137498

Address:35 – 47 Bethnal

GreenLondonE1 6LA

Office/Admin:02076137490

Fax:02076137499

Email:info@richmix.org.u

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*Location*

Rich Mix is a receiving house because they do not produce their own shows/films/plays etc, but they

show others work to the audience and are occasionally host to travelling theatre companies etc,

for example, the films which they show in their cinemas are not created by them, but they are shown

by the studio, to the audience. They are also a non profiting media/performing arts venue, as they do not

make money out of what they do.

Type Of Venue

Description Example

Concert Hall Concert halls generally host music events such as rock/pop gigs and classical

concerts. Some concert halls are subsidised but some operate in the commercial sector.

The Royal Albert Hall, London.St George's,

Bristol

Art Centre An arts centre will host a large variety of performance events than a theatre. It may buy in theatre, dance productions, gigs and

concerts. Many hold events that involve public participation, e.g. drama workshops or dance classes. An arts centre may also

screen films and have a gallery for exhibiting the visual arts. Most art centres

are subsidised.

Warwick Arts Centre.

Pocklington Arts Centre, East Yorkshire.

Producing Theatre

This is a theatre that has a company of performers and production team who

produce a number of shows each year. Many producing theatres are subsidised.

Northern Stage, Newcastle-upon-

Tyne.The Stephen

Joseph Theatre, Scarborough.

Receiving Theatre

A receiving theatre ‘buys in’ productions from production companies and/or touring theatre companies rather than producing

its own shows. Most of the theatres in London’s West End are receiving theatres.

Most receiving theatres operate in the commercial sector.

The Theatre Royal Drury Lane,

LondonThe Sunderland

Empire, Sunderland

Other Venues

Some performances take place in multi-purpose venues from small spaces such as community centres to huge sports arenas.

Some performance events may even be staged out of doors.

The NEC, Birmingham.The Odyssey

Arena, Belfast.