The new theatre is set to welcome audiences for the first time on the 2nd May.
First look images of the new theatre have been released as the venue prepares to open its doors for the first time.
The Soho Theatre Walthamstow has been created from the 1930’s former Granada cinema and features a 960 seat auditorium, studio spaces, backstage facilities, four bars and a restaurant.
The theatre is set to open with the show Natalie Palamides: WEER, with the programme lined up for the theatre including: solo shows from Dara O’Briain, Sarah Keyworth, and local award-winning comedian Mark Watson. The full line up can be found here.
Aiming to recreate the atmosphere of of Soho Theatre Bar within a magnificent heritage
surrounding, Soho Theatre will run the food & beverage offer in-house, featuring Neon,
Soho Theatre’s own lager with Adnams and East London Brewery brewed locally in the
borough, while Curry On Naanstop, one of Britain’s top takeaways, will serve Mumbai
street food.
Locally, to celebrate the opening, Soho Theatre Walthamstow are releasing 15,000 tickets for £15 across the first year of shows – up to May 2026 – to those who live, work or study in the borough as part of Soho Theatre’s partnership with Waltham Forest Council.
Co-Executive Directors of Soho Theatre Walthamstow Mark Godfrey and Sam Hansford said: “With artists and audiences at its heart and a dynamic social enterprise ethos, Soho Theatre Walthamstow will create countless joyful, memory-making experiences for many people. Alongside the well-documented cultural, social, and wellbeing benefits, this investment in cultural infrastructure also delivers clear economic value – speaking directly to the wider priorities of culture-led growth and, through our international collaborations, to soft power gains. We’re incredibly grateful to the campaigners, to Waltham Forest Council, and to everyone who helped make this vision a reality. We can’t wait to welcome you in.”
To book tickets for shows at the theatre visit: https://sohotheatre.com/walthamstow/