What is Centre 59?
Centre 59 is an accessible space and entry point for young people to the artform of storytelling in theatre and the performing arts. Core to Centre 59 is the mission to build young artists who learn to share their own stories through a programme of writing, acting, directing and producing.
Centre 59 is a creative partnership from Roundhouse and 59% Productions, spearheaded by Roundhouse Associate Artistic Director Daniel Kaluuya.
Summer holiday programme
Theatre Week
In August 2024 Centre 59 launched Theatre Week – a summer holiday programme that ran back-to-back across three weeks for multiple age groups (11-14s, 15-17s and 18-25s), giving young people the chance to learn all the essentials of theatre.
Workshop options included skills such as:
- Improvisation
- Script and Development
- Stagecraft and Combat
- Physical Theatre, Dance and Movement
- Interactive talks from industry professionals & more!
What's next for Centre 59
After attending drama classes at the Roundhouse 20 years ago, establishing Centre 59 in my first act as Associate Artistic Director is a full circle moment. It is a great opportunity to pay forward what I appreciated receiving in my own youth – and creating Centre 59 is the perfect way to do that. With shared values of community, taking action and legacy, Roundhouse is the ideal partner. I am excited about how the next generation will be inspired, grow and benefit from what we will all build together.