The Cockpit, London

We are the oldest purpose-built in-the-round theatre in London. A Theatre of ideas and disruptive panache, hosting and producing work that is sometimes risky, often controversial, frequently left of centre, but always hand-picked and a conversation starter. Work with bold and exciting ideas. Work that supports new talent, bolsters communities, and asks the important questions. Work that, more often than not, you won’t find anywhere else.

We take pride in being the best value theatre – seat for seat – for companies and artists to bring their shows to, supporting new and developing companies and artists by providing them an affordable, Zone 1 space in which to grow. We also offer some of the best value and flexible studio spaces for rehearsals, auditions, meetings and classes.

We take great pride in the shows we create, produce, curate and support. Be it our long-standing Jazz In The Round events, shows and festivals that we produce and stage ourselves, shows that are here as part of our early career development platform Theatre Maker, or those we invite to be part of our eclectic programme.

We also programme great people with ideas that excite us. People and companies that we trust, who support new talent, who bolster their community, and who choose our space to showcase their work.