Performing arts workshops, events and courses

Interested in the performing arts? Whether you want to try your hand at writing and performing poetry, theatre, dance and circus, we run projects all year-round. Our programme includes circus, drama and poetry £2 drop in sessions plus workshops and courses.

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Professional development programmes

Roundhouse Poetry Collective

The Roundhouse Poetry Collective is a year-long development programme for 18-25-year-olds. Through weekly workshops, the group meet to develop their writing, and have opportunities to perform to live audiences at Roundhouse events and beyond. 

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Roundhouse Poetry Slam

Roundhouse Poetry Slam, in partnership with Taylor Wessing, is our annual slam competition. But it’s so much more than that – it’s a celebration of the power of words and the artists who wield them.

Emerging slam poets aged 18-25 showcase their original work at heats across the country, with the top ten poets taking part in a Final at our iconic Main Space. The winner receives a cash prize plus professional development and mentoring support.

Applications for 2024 have now closed. Sign up to our mailing list to be the first to hear when applications for 2025 open.

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Daniel Kaluuya standing on a balcony opposite the Roundhouse

Daniel Kaluuya

Actor, producer, writer - and now Associate Artistic Director at Roundhouse, Daniel Kaluuya will create and lead the new youth theatre company working with young people aged 13-25. Learn more about Centre 59.

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The interior of the recording studios, there is a guitar, jeyboard and stool. Visible through the window is a mixing desk

Creative Studios Membership

Affordable studio spaces for creatives aged 13-25. Just £25 a year.

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