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This renowned community theatre is at the heart of Hackney and Dalston's flourishing arts scene, and one of the best places in London to see new work. The Arcola Theatre building is a classic contemporary fringe venue, a converted textile factory that offers studio spaces and a versatile auditorium.Arcola Theatre events
Brimstone And TreacleBrimstone And TreacleOriginally a teleplay banned from screens in 1976, Brimstone and Treacle is a sinister thriller known as Denis Potter's most controversial play and with Rupert Friend starring in this Arcola production it looks set to sell out. The drama unfolds as two distraught parents are dealing with their daughter, Pattie being in a coma, when one day they31st May 2012Saturday 2nd June 2012
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TIMES 2nd May 2012 to 2nd June 2012 PRICING May 2 & 3 previews £12, May 4-31, Jun 1 16, concs £12, Tue Pay What You Can
Originally a teleplay banned from screens in 1976, Brimstone and Treacle is a sinister thriller known as Denis Potter's most controversial play and with Rupert Friend starring in this Arcola production it looks set to sell out. The drama unfolds as two distraught parents are dealing with their daughter, Pattie being in a coma, when one day they... More about this event
Walking The Tightrope: Arcola Theatre (Over 7s)
TIMES Various Times PRICING £10-£14, concs £7-£10
Children's drama about the importance of grandparents.
TIMES 5th June 2012 to 16th June 2012 PRICING £6
Written by Mike Kenny, Walking the Tightrope is a charming lyrical play that focuses on the special bond between a child and their grandparents. Following five year old Esme's annual visit to see her Grandparent's, this year there is something different; Nanna Queenie is not there. Exploring the topic of a child's first loss, this beautiful play fo... More about this event
Arcola (Over 60s)
TIMES 6th Jun, 13th Jun, 20th Jun and 27th Jun 2012 - 5pm-7pm PRICING Free
Arcola (Over 60s)
TIMES 4th Jul, 11th Jul, 18th Jul and 25th Jul 2012 - 5pm-7pm PRICING Free
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Near to the City, and convenient for the The Barbican arts centre and Moorfields Eye Hospital, this hotel is modern, clean and functional. Equipped with its ...More
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275 Old Street, EC1V | 34 minutes from Arcola Theatre
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53 Upper Street, N10UY | 35 minutes from Arcola Theatre
The Business Design Centre next door is the obvious attraction for many of the guests at this smart, efficient Hilton Hotel, but Islington's excellent restaurants and ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
1-15 Leswin Place, London, N16 | 18 minutes from Arcola Theatre
No airplanes take off from Stoke Newington International Airport. And there's no point looking up departure times here. Instead turn up for live performances by local ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
291 Mare Street, London, E8 | 20 minutes from Arcola Theatre
Renowned East London entertainment venue designed by celebrated architect Frank Matcham. Stan Laurel and Charlie Chaplin both trod the boards here in the Hackney Empire's music ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
109 St Paul's Road, London, N1 | 27 minutes from Arcola Theatre
A wonderful night out on London's thriving fringe scene can be had at the Hen and Chickens Theatre, which sits above the cosy, candlelit pub that shares ...More
London > Entertainment > Live Music
18-22 Ashwin Street, London, E8 | At Arcola Theatre
Cafe Oto is a vibrant live music venue with the atmosphere of a student union cafe which puts on avant garde music from the Dalston scene. ...More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
107 Kingsland High Street, London, E8 | 4 minutes from Arcola Theatre
In 1905, Clara Ludski decided that the new "electric pictures" were the wave of the future, hired an architect, and had her auctioneers' workshop converted into ...More
London > Entertainment > Jazz Clubs
11 Gillett Square, London, N16 | 4 minutes from Arcola Theatre
Though The Vortex has lost a little of its ramshackle charm in the relocation from Stoke Newington to Dalston, it remains the epitome of an underground ...More
London > Events > Film Events Dates: 25th May to 31st May 2012
Rio Cinema, 107 Kingsland High Street, E8 | 4 minutes from Arcola Theatre
Following the death of his wife, the reverend Absalon Pedersson takes a young girl, Anne Pedersdotter as his new bride-to-be. The union angers his mother Meret, ...More
London > Events > Film Events Dates: 25th May to 31st May 2012
The Alibi, 91-93 Kingsland High Street, E8 | 4 minutes from Arcola Theatre
A gripping and controversial drama focusing on New York youth culture....More
London > Events > Film Events Dates: 25th May to 31st May 2012
Rio Cinema, 107 Kingsland High Street, E8 | 4 minutes from Arcola Theatre
En route to an important engagement, Rita is involved in a serious car accident. Suffering a severe knock to the head and memory loss, she stumbles ...More
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London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Sunbury House, 1 Andrews Street, London, Hackney, London E8 | 23 minutes from Arcola Theatre
Turner Shortlisted British artist Yinka Shonibare has bought this former office block, in need of some attention, and hardly changed a thing. While the artist decides ...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
2 & 4 Homerton High Street, London, E9 | 25 minutes from Arcola Theatre
The royal connections of this rare, red-brick Tudor manor house reach back to Henry VIII whose Principal Secretary of State, Sir Ralph Sadler, built Sutton House ...More
London > Attractions > Museums
136 Kingsland Road, London, Hackney, London E2 | 25 minutes from Arcola Theatre
There aren't many museums that can have William Morris and Ikea under the same roof, but the Geffyre is one of them. The focus of this ...More
London > Shopping > House and Garden
133 Newington Green Road, London, N1 | 13 minutes from Arcola Theatre
The Peanut Vendors are Barny and Becky who scour bric-a-brac stalls, markets and auctions so you don't have to. Stylish furniture and accessories for the home ...More
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London > Restaurants > Chinese restaurants
41 Kingsland High Street, London, E8 | 1 minute from Arcola Theatre
Shanghai occupies the listed premises of a former East End pie and mash shop built when Queen Victoria was on the throne and the atmospheric old ...More
London > Restaurants > Turkish restaurants
131 Kingsland High Street, Dalston, London, E8 | 4 minutes from Arcola Theatre
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London > Restaurants > British restaurants
464 Kingsland Road, London, E84AE | 6 minutes from Arcola Theatre
Authentic well made British fare in a rather obscure location hidden amongst Dalston's many Kebab shops. Using fresh, quality ingredients, many of which are locally sourced, ...More
London > Education > Careers Services
27B Dalston Lane, London, E8 | 1 minute from Arcola Theatre
Connexions is a countrywide information and advisory service for 13-19 year olds and people with special learning needs or disabilities under 25. They offer an array ...More
London > Education > Evening Classes
10 Sunbury Workshops, Swanfield Street, London, Shoreditch, London E2 | 32 minutes from Arcola Theatre
Learn some crafty manouveurs at Making Space where classes on mask making, glass engraving, pyrography (burning patterns into wood or leather), chainmail knitting, and book hollowing ...More
London > Education > Evening Classes
49-51 Barnsbury Street, London, Islington, London N1 | 33 minutes from Arcola Theatre
The Make Lounge runs craft workshops where you can learn how to sew, decorate, stick and cook in a relaxed and friendly setting. With 'make do ...More
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London > Leisure > Activities
London Fields, Westside, London, E8 | 15 minutes from Arcola Theatre
London's only Olympic sized heated outdoor swimming pool, the luxurious London Fields Lido was re-opened amid much excitement in October 2006 after almost 20 years of ...More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Martello Road, London, E8 | 19 minutes from Arcola Theatre
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London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Stoke Newington High Street, London, N16 | 25 minutes from Arcola Theatre
Non-denominational cemetery, arboretum and nature reserve. Hidden away in the north-east corner of London, lies this highly influential, pioneering and yet relatively unknown beauty spot. Part nature ...More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
38-44 Stoke Newington Road, London, N16 | 7 minutes from Arcola Theatre
A late licence, DJ decks, P.A., stage for live bands, two bars and friendly bar staff selling bottled drinks and beers on tap plus an extensive ...More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
95 Forest Road, London Fields, E8 | 11 minutes from Arcola Theatre
The Prince Arthur is the most pub-like of all the Tom and Ed Martin gastropubs, with a bustling bar dominating the small dining room, and a ...More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
59 Newington Green Road, London, N1 | 13 minutes from Arcola Theatre
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London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
Amhurst Road, London, E8 | 18 minutes from Arcola Theatre
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London > Business > Venue Hire
23-27 Wadeson Street, London, Hackney, London E2 | 28 minutes from Arcola Theatre
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The Vestry, Union Chapel, Compton Avenue, London, N1 | 28 minutes from Arcola Theatre
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14 Dagmar Passage off Cross Street, Islington, London, Islington, London N1 | 30 minutes from Arcola Theatre
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