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It’s great to see this fabulous arts venue re-open its doors after a stunning refurbishment. Boasting a colourful 160-year history, the buliding was first built as an engine shed. It was later transformed into a bonded warehouse for Gilbey’s Gin before Arnold Wesker the playwright came along in 1964 and established Centre 42 at the Roundhouse, insisting it became one of the most cutting edge performing arts venue in the country. Jimi Hendrix and Pink Floyd played several memorable concerts there and it is these performances that have sealed the Roundhouse’s legendary reputation.
London seems to hold a fondness for her curvaceous walls - the blend of industrial past and Victorian grandeur means it grabs your attention on the way down Chalk Farm Road. By the 1980s it was a crumbling wreck of its former self and it has taken £27 million to buff it up so to speak. A shiny, angular, glass three-storey extension has been attached to the original, windowless, dark-grey drum. As many as 4,000 people can now cram into the building at once, as many as the National.
But that's just the surface; inside you are met by a grand atrium with a wide staircase spiralling up to sweeping balconies and glass-sided walkways. The main auditorium is heaps bigger and brighter than before. I’ve heard stories of a dank interior in the past but this one is flooded with light and the cast-irons columns seem sparklingly illuminated.
More than just a space for performing, it will be a centre for youth theatre projects. The buliding has been designed with this new tack in mind. Underneath the auditorium, hidden among a labyrinth of rooms and corridors, are a raft of recording studios, edit suites, television studios and rehearsal spaces. Referred to as the Roundhouse studios, this area is exclusively for young people aged 13-25. The idea is to enable up to 10,000 youngsters a year to learn new creative skills. They envisage poetry slams, live music or just a whole group of enthusiasts networking.
It’s a fabulous venue and will no doubt host a myriad of fantastic performances. The first was Fuerzabruta – an alternative circus-influenced theatrical show. Incredibly captivating, it was a visual treat. Tickets for main performances can be a little steep but you can rest assured that you’re supporting one of the best artistic initiatives in North London.
Roundhouse events
event Running from Monday 20th May 2013 until Tuesday 21st May 2013
VENUE Roundhouse
Singer Wayne Coyne and his band from Oklahoma, known for the songs Do You Realize?? and Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, plays experimental, space rock and alternative rock to promote the album The Terror.
event Wednesday 29th May 2013
TIMES Wednesday 29th May 2013 PRICING phone for prices
The four-piece from North London, featuring former Operahouse-frontman Johnny Lloyd, performs guitar-driven indie and grunge-rock in support of its second album Wish To Scream.
event Friday 21st June 2013
VENUE Roundhouse
The ensemble performs Perotin's Viderunt Omnes, Part's Most Holy Mother of God, works by Machaut, Orlando Gough and selections from The Hilliard Songbook composed by Piers Hellawell.
event Monday 24th June 2013
VENUE Roundhouse
The American band, led by the original frontman of horror punk band Misfits, Glenn Danzig, performs a mix of heavy metal, hard rock and goth metal, the celebrate the 25th anniversary of its first album.
event Thursday 27th June 2013
VENUE Roundhouse
The musician, composer and producer from Kent performs a blend of Asian music and jazz with electronica elements of drum'n'bass and hip hop.
iTunes FestivaliTunes FestivalThe line-up for this month-long series of free gigs is always kept under wraps until the last moment – but last year saw the festival's biggest line-up to date with 65 acts performing over 30 days in the iconic Camden venue. In the past the festival has featured some stellar acts, including Coldplay, Foo Fighters, Adele, One Direction, Ed Sheeran1st July 2013Wednesday 31st July 2013
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event Running from Monday 1st July 2013 until Wednesday 31st July 2013
TIMES 1st to 31st July 2013 PRICING Free
The line-up for this month-long series of free gigs is always kept under wraps until the last moment – but last year saw the festival's biggest line-up to date with 65 acts performing over 30 days in the iconic Camden venue. In the past the festival has featured some stellar acts, including Coldplay, Foo Fighters, Adele, One Direction, Ed Sheeran... More about this event
event Tuesday 2nd July 2013
VENUE Roundhouse
The duo of Lisa Gerrard and Brendan Perry reforms with their backing band to play a fusion of World music, apocalyptic folk, ambient, new age and neoclassical to promote the album Anastasis.
event Sunday 7th July 2013
VENUE Roundhouse
Debbie Harry's new wave, punk and pop-rock combo, noted for hits including The Tide Is High, Hanging On The Telephone and Heart Of Glass.
event Friday 12th July 2013
VENUE Roundhouse
The American singer-songwriter and member of The Dresden Dolls performs alt rock with her band from the album Theatre Is Evil.
event Running from Wednesday 24th July 2013 until Friday 26th July 2013
VENUE Roundhouse
The band, featuring Radiohead frontman and musician Thom Yorke and Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea, plays a mix of experimental rock and electronic alternative rock to promote its debut album, Amok.
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London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Deluxe Double Rooms: 30% off from £207
30 Jamestown Road, NW1 | 5 minutes from Roundhouse
Housed in an exciting modernist 'white box' building, and with some of London's maddest and most entertaining shopping and nightlife on the doorstep, the Holiday Inn ...More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 26% off from £166
128 King Henry's Road, NW3 | 16 minutes from Roundhouse
In the quiet suburbs of Swiss Cottage - the tube stop is five minutes walk away - the London Marriott Hotel Regents Park offers large rooms ...More
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Cardington Street, NW1 | 22 minutes from Roundhouse
Within three minutes' walk of Euston Station, between Regent's Park and the British Museum and close to Kings Cross Station, this modern hotel offers guests a ...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
10 Keats Grove, NW3 | 22 minutes from Roundhouse
John Keats spent two years from 1818 to 1820 at Keats House, formerly known as Wentworth Place and now named after the Romantic poet. Reopened on ...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
2 Willow Road, NW3 | 24 minutes from Roundhouse
Managed by the National Trust, 2 Willow Road is, in fact, a Modernist terrace of three Hampstead houses originally designed and inhabited by Hungarian architect Erno ...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Euston Road, Bloomsbury, London NW1 | 28 minutes from Roundhouse
Completed in 1822, St Pancras Church was the most expensive church to be constructed since St Paul's was rebuilt after the Great Fire. This Greek Revival ...More
Sights and Attractions near Roundhouse
London > Attractions > Activities for Kids
Arch 65, The Catacombs, Stables Market, Camden, Camden Town, London NW1 | 3 minutes from Roundhouse
As well as housing a renowned ceramic art gallery, Painted Earth offers kids a fantastic opportunity to test their own artistic talents. Supervised by friendly staff ...More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
176 Prince of Wales Road, NW5 | 4 minutes from Roundhouse
A welcome addition to the North London arts scene which, until 176 opened, was not overwhelmed with great galleries. This is the new home of the ...More
London > Attractions > Parks and Gardens
Primrose Hill Road, Primrose Hill, London NW3 | 9 minutes from Roundhouse
This small, grassy, hilly park, boasting fantastic views over London, has become increasingly popular with the young, the trendy and the famous – particularly from the ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 16th to 19th May 2013 - Various Times
Etcetera Theatre, 265 Camden High Street, NW1 | 7 minutes from Roundhouse
Join the Storyteller on an epic adventure as he weaves his magical tale of intrigue, betrayal, loyalty and sacrifice; through the eyes of mythical beings, talking ...More
London > Events > Tours Dates: 1st June to 27th July 2013
ZSL London Zoo, Regent's Park Outer Circle, Primrose Hill, London NW1 | 10 minutes from Roundhouse
If you're a party 'animal' head to the London Zoo for its after-hours entertainment which is laid on every Friday night in June and July. Details ...More
London > Events > Kids Events Dates: Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th May 2013 - 9am-5pm
ZSL London Zoo, Regent's Park Outer Circle, NW1 | 10 minutes from Roundhouse
Fully inclusive day at the zoo, featuring hands on activities and sensory experiences. Talks will be accompanied by British Sign Language interpreters throughout the day....More
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
Chalk Farm Road, NW1 | Same location as Roundhouse
It's great to see this fabulous arts venue re-open its doors after a stunning refurbishment. Boasting a colourful history, the Roundhouse initially started life as ...More
London > Entertainment > Live Music
49 Chalk Farm Road, NW1 | 1 minute from Roundhouse
Of the huge tally of pubs and clubs that line Camden's streets, Barfly stands out thanks to the predominant quality of the live acts, in spite ...More
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
78 Chalk Farm Road, NW1 | 1 minute from Roundhouse
If you fancy a chilled night out, perhaps on a date, check out London’s only classical music bar. The bold fusion of clubbing and classical cultures ...More
London > Shopping > Hire Shops
45-46 Chalk Farm Road, NW1 | 3 minutes from Roundhouse
Excellent costume shop for buying and hiring all manner of outlandish gear. This place is highly recommended by our readers. The staff are friendly, it's fairly ...More
London > Shopping > Eyewear
Arche 67 The Stables Market, Chalk Farm Road, Camden Town, London NW1 | 3 minutes from Roundhouse
Specialising in quality unused vintage eyewear from 1950-1989, Arckiv has a particular penchant for hand-made sixties and seventies British men's frames. Statement sunglasses include luxury brands ...More
London > Shopping > Delicatessens
42 Gloucester Avenue, Primrose Hill, London NW1 | 3 minutes from Roundhouse
With the majority of produce sourced from the British Isles, Melrose and Morgan work with producers who use traditional methods of farming, curing, baking or cheese ...More
London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
Chalk Farm Road, NW1 | Same location as Roundhouse
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London > Restaurants > Caribbean restaurants
55 Chalk Farm Road, NW1 | 1 minute from Roundhouse
Cottons is a slightly upmarket version of a traditional Caribbean restaurant. It's still very informal, friendly in fact, and there's plenty of music and laughter, but ...More
London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
72 Chalk Farm Road, NW1 | 1 minute from Roundhouse
Going into Belgo Noord feels like being whisked away to some Northern European drinking den. Fat men with moustaches smile at you from the walls, strangely ...More
London > Education > Evening Classes
89/91 Bayham Street, Camden Town, London NW1 | 11 minutes from Roundhouse
Unique and innovative workshops teaching flower arranging and floristry with monthly, weekly or daily workshops. This is a really enjoyable art form that allows its students ...More
London > Education > Evening Classes
17 Duke's Road, Bloomsbury, London WC1H | 28 minutes from Roundhouse
London's specialist venue for contemporary dance, The Place plays a role in every aspect of this fast-growing art form. The London Contemporary Dance School offers degrees ...More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
UCL University, Gower Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E | 29 minutes from Roundhouse
Among the best regarded art schools in the world. The Slade is a fairly traditional school with an insistence on certain techniques within each undergraduate course, ...More
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
6 Erskine Road, Primrose Hill, Primrose Hill, London NW3 | 5 minutes from Roundhouse
triyoga is considered one of the top yoga centres in London - Sadie Frost and Kate Moss are said to come here - and this Primrose ...More
London > Leisure > Fitness
213 Haverstock Hill, NW3 | 17 minutes from Roundhouse
The London School of Yoga attempts to demystify Yoga, eliminating the intimidating jargon and self-important ritual that so often attaches itself to the activity. Skilled instructors, ...More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Highgate Road, NW5 | 17 minutes from Roundhouse
Originally a point of defense for troops loyal to parliament during the English Civil War, Parliament Hill (previously known as Traitor's Hill) is now a favoured ...More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
90 Gloucester Avenue, Primrose Hill, , Primrose Hill, London NW1 | 3 minutes from Roundhouse
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
150, Gloucester Avenue, Primrose Hill, Primrose Hill, London NW1 | 3 minutes from Roundhouse
Everyone knows that Primrose Hill has one of the best views in the city. On a summer's eve why not take a walk to the summit, ...More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
65 Gloucester Avenue, Primrose Hill, Primrose Hill, London NW1 | 4 minutes from Roundhouse
Popular Primrose Hill gastropub with an excellent draught beer selection and a small but mouth-watering menu drawing on influences all around the world. Beer garden makes ...More
Nightlife near Roundhouse
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
35 Chalk Farm Road, NW1 | 3 minutes from Roundhouse
The Lock Tavern would be a great place to drop in and escape the tiresome, tie-dye-clad vendors of Camden's famous street market. Unfortunately that wouldn't do ...More
London > Nightlife > Bars
147 Kentish Town Road, NW1 | 8 minutes from Roundhouse
The trendification of every last corner of North London continues apace with the opening of this smart bar on a site that was once home to ...More
London > Nightlife > Bars
St Pancras International, Euston Road, NW1 | 9 minutes from Roundhouse
At 90 metres, The Champagne Bar at St Pancras International is Europe's longest and presents a very glamourous way to start your journey to Paris before ...More
Meeting venue hire near Roundhouse
London > Business > Venue Hire
Chalk Farm Road, NW1 | Same location as Roundhouse
Can accommodate up to 1800 people....More
London > Business > Venue Hire
96 Euston Road, King's Cross, London NW1 | 27 minutes from Roundhouse
As the national library of the United Kingdom the British Library is renowned for its world class collection of books but its Conference Centre is something ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
90 York Way, King's Cross, London N1 | 27 minutes from Roundhouse
Just 150 metres from King's Cross and St Pancras stations, the Dixon-Jones designed Kings Place offers conference organisers two auditoriums, two art galleries and a wide ...More
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What's On Today Near Roundhouse Ghost Estates, Sisters Concerts | On 19th May 2013 The Barfly Camden 1 minutes walk from Roundhouse Indie-electro and rock-pop comes courtesy of the five-piece from Dublin....More Metalworks Concerts | On 19th May 2013 The Monarch 2 minutes walk from Roundhouse The five-piece plays classic rock and metal covers....More Metalworks Concerts | Until 26th May 2013 The Monarch 2 minutes walk from Roundhouse The five-piece plays classic rock and metal covers....More Diff'rent Folks Concerts | Until 26th May 2013 Proud Camden 3 minutes walk from Roundhouse A showcase of folk acts....More Casabella, Nancee, Amir Haider Band, Dorjee Sound, Ella VS Mountain, Mark Villarosa Concerts | On 19th May 2013 Proud Camden 3 minutes walk from Roundhouse Latin music by the London-based group....More Aquila Dance | Until 31st December 2013 Proud Camden 3 minutes walk from Roundhouse Aquila hosts a series of themed student club nights every Wednesday at Proud Camden. ...More Graham Nash: Life On The Road Exhibitions | Until 26th May 2013 Proud Camden 3 minutes walk from Roundhouse A display of rock 'n' roll portraits taken between 1969 and 2003, by the founding member of Crosby, Stills and ...More ![]() The New Wave Comedy | Until 6th June 2013 Invisible Dot Ltd 3 minutes walk from Roundhouse Comedy producers Invisible Dot present the most promising acts emerging through the Edinburgh Fringe and the London alternative circuit. The ...More Painting From The Zabludowicz Collection: Albert Oehlen Exhibitions | Until 11th August 2013 176 Gallery 4 minutes walk from Roundhouse Contemporary paintings in a variety of media from the last three decades by the German artist, exploring and subverting the ...More ![]() Camden Lock Fridays Shopping | Until 27th September 2013 Camden Lock Market 5 minutes walk from Roundhouse Running throughout spring and summer, Camden Lock Fridays will inject even more style and flavour into the area. Collaborating with ...More London 2013 The AnnualThe best London events, openings, anniversaries & experiences for 2013, from LondonTown.com Book £10 Tablet FREE
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