The series will run from the 10th to the 19th July and will see the venue continue to support early- and mid-career artists.
Shoreditch Town Hall has announced the return of Summer in the Ditch, a series which showcases a mix of of camp, queer, and cult work in the venue’s acclaimed basement space.
This year’s programme will performances from a dynamic mix of fresh talent and seasoned acts, showcasing a blend of experimental work and work from an array of poets, musicians, and artists. Previous editions of Summer in The Ditch have included
artists such as FAG PACKET, FEMMI, Fabio Lezonli, piss / CARNATION, and Queer Noise. The artist line up for this year’s series has yet to be announced.
Hackney-based charity Ministry of Stories will also be taking over the Ditch space this
summer with DreamState (28th July – 2nd August). Created in workshops with 112 young people between the ages of 6 and 16, DreamState is a fantastical interactive exhibition- adventure for all ages, designed to bring the imagination to life. Families can carve their own path through eight magical rooms in this innovative experience, brought to life by make:good and bursting with interactive activities and a few surprises.
It was also announced that Shoreditch Town Hall’s much-loved Town Hall Tea Dances will continue throughout the year, offering audiences an opportunity to dance the afternoon away in the surrounding of the Assembly Hall, with a £3 special offer ticket to those joining for the first time. A Beginners’ Dance Class, led by former world champion ballroom and Latin dancer Raymond Root, will also take place from 12pm-1pm before every class.
Ellie Browning, Head of Cultural Programme, comments: “We’re so excited to welcome back Summer in the Ditch with a fantastic line-up for 2025. Supporting artists to develop bold new work is at the heart of what we do at Shoreditch Town Hall, from residencies and workshops to free desk space initiatives. Summer in the Ditch bridges the crucial gap between development and public performance, offering a vital platform for early-career artists in a building usually geared toward mid-career and established talent.
Artists need space to test work with warm and supportive audiences, something increasingly rare, especially with the loss of many LGBTQIA+ venues. Our basement, in the heart of Shoreditch, offers the perfect home for experimental performance, with a familiar, non-traditional feel that this genre
of work thrives in.”
To find out more visit: https://shoreditchtownhall.com/whats-on/summer-in-the-ditch-2025