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The Roundhouse

The Roundhouse has a multidisciplinary programme of theatre, physical theatre, music and performance art, and an arts training centre for young people. Our funding is a contribution to the arts programme in the main house.

Funding awards

  • 2012-2013: £969,097
  • 2013-2014: £991,386
  • 2014-2015: £1,017,162

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Roundhouse: Introduction to Voices Now 2013, a celebration of all things vocal.

http://rhou.se/V0ices Voices Now is a celebration of all things vocal, from the best choirs in the world, to brand new singing groups performing for the first time. Four incredible days of performances, workshops and talks will fill the Roundhouse spaces, including the ever popular Making Music Open Stage and a day of talks and workshops focusing on writing new music for choirs, in partnership with Sound and Music.

Roundhouse: Exclusive clip from BIANCO by NoFit State Circus

Watch performer August Dakteris in action in this extraordinary sequence from NoFit State's BIANCO at the Roundhouse, London: http://rhou.se/BianC0.

Roundhouse: CircusFest 2012 Highlights

If you had to choose a London venue best suited for a new circus festival, then where could be better than a big top made of bricks? Find out more about our work at http://www.roundhouse.org.uk

Roundhouse: NoFit State's BIANCO in under 15 seconds

NoFit State's breathtaking BIANCO has been loved by audiences and critics alike. Want to see the full version? Visit us at http://rhou.se/BianC0.

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Roundhouse: Audiences love NoFit State Circus' BIANCO

Audiences love BIANCO, the new show from the UK's leading contemporary circus company, NoFIt State. http://rhou.se/BianC0

Roundhouse Rising presents Cleo Sol / Tres / OT2P

Date: Thurs. March 28th 2013 Venue: Roundhouse, Studio Theatre Chalk Farm Road, NW1 8EH Tickets: £6
// Doors: 7.30pm
 Age restrictions: Under 16s to be accompanied by an adult. Building on the success of the Roundhouse Rising Festival in February, the Roundhouse's OnTrack team delivers a night of live music and up and coming talent, headlined by soulful young singer/songwriter Cleo Sol, alongside Congolese artist Tres. The event is the brainchild of OT2P (OnTrack 2 Progression), a collective of the hottest young aspiring DJs, MCs, producers, promoters and event managers who are participating in the OnTrack project. Catch collective members Captain K, E-Man, Fatal 64, Nallie Kah, Patrick Junior, Sexy Choc, SMB, Sykz, Target Eagle, BA, DJ Sentiment and Whitney as they take to the stage in the Roundhouse's intimate Studio Theatre space for an evening of explosive new talent. For more info visit the Roundhouse website http://rhou.se/YSAUiM Book your ticket now http://www.roundhouse.org.uk/book-tickets?perfno=10257 Join the Facebook event group http://www.facebook.com/events/502835283106995/ Tweet us @RoundhouseLDN Hashtag #Rising2013 #OT2P

Roundhouse Rising: Fence Records | Pictish Trail, Seamus Fogarty, Rozi Plain, eagleowl & Delifinger

Stories, songs and sounds hosted by the East Neuk of Fife's premier DIY-folk collective, Fence Records including live performances from The Pictish Trail, Seamus Fogarty, Rozi Plain, eagleowl and Delifinger. http://rhou.se/rising2013

Moshi Moshi at Roundhouse Rising | Fimber Bravo, Sweet Baboo & James Spankie

One of the world's most credible indie labels, Mosh Moshi present an intimate gig showcasing some of their newest artists: Fimber Bravo, Sweet Baboo & James Spankie. http://rhou.se/rising2013

Neon Neon at Roundhouse Rising 2013 - Gruff Rhys and Bryan Hollon

Neon Neon play an exclusive laptop set at the Roundhouse: http://rhou.se/rising2013. Producer / musician Bryan Hollon and vocalist / musician Gruff Rhys take new instrumentals from the studio to play them in public for the first time as part of Lex Records intimate hub session at Roundhouse Rising 2013. Founded in 2001, Lex is an independent record label based in London and New York. Lex usually signs artists directly, works with them to develop projects and releases them internationally. Lex artists with recent and forthcoming projects include Danger Mouse, DOOM, Alan Moore & Mitch Jenkins, Neon Neon and The Nevermen.

Audiences love Robert Lepage's Playing Cards 1: SPADES

http://rhou.se/CarDs Watch audience responses to Playing Cards 1: SPADES, the remarkable new production from world-renowned theatre-maker Robert Lepage.

Roundhouse Rising 2013

http://rhou.se/rising2013 Camden Roundhouse's annual festival of emerging music, Roundhouse Rising, returns for the third year with an incredible line-up of live music, intimate performances, workshops, masterclasses and creative projects across ten days in February 2013.

Fuerzabruta at the Roundhouse: What Audiences Have to Say

Have you experienced Fuerzabruta? See what our audiences at the Roundhouse have to say about the mind-blowing experience and tell us what you think below! http://www.roundhouse.org.uk/fuerzabruta

Variety Variety TV Christmas Special

A poet reveals her plan to seduce TV's Dr Christian in this clip from the Variety Variety TV Christmas Special at the Roundhouse, created by award-winning live artist Scottee and a gang of young cabaret artists, armed with a fist full of showbiz and a box of glitter.

Robert Lepage: An Introduction

Watch the short film on director, actor, playwright, film-maker and multi media artist extraordinaire Robert Lepage ahead of his latest work Playing Cards 1: SPADES making its UK premiere from 7 Feb -- 2 Mar 2013. 'The greatest creative force in today's theatre' - Daily Telegraph http://www.roundhouse.org.uk/cards #LepageCards

Lemony Snicket's Latke Who Couldn't Stop Screaming - A Christmas Story

This winter don't miss Lemony Snicket's Latke That Couldn't Stop Screaming on stage for the first time at the Roundhouse. 28 Nov - 30 Dec 2012 A show about being yourself and appreciating others, this new adaptation of the absurdly funny Lemony Snicket story is vividly brought to life in Tall Stories' unique physical style, with live music, lots of laughs and a screaming potato pancake. The perfect family show to see this winter! Join the conversation at #lemonysnicketslatke Directed & Animation by Matthew Lawes Sound by Joe Bulmer, mixed at citysessionsstudio.co.uk

Roundhouse Music Collective

The Roundhouse Music Collective is made up of 11 talented musicians aged 16-20yrs, and led by members of the acclaimed United Vibrations. With musical influences ranging from popular music, Indian classical, contemporary folk and jazz, the group have come together to create inspiring original material and develop a truly unique sound. The group aims to produce a revolutionary new take on music: in their own words "iridescence, serendipity, nostalgic, sensational, amazing, progressive stuff". Since forming in 2011, the collective have performed at Reverb Festival and curated and performed at their own 'Music Collective Presents' weekend as part of the Camden Crawl. For the last few months they've been in the studio recording their first EP, which is available at http://soundcloud.com/roundhouseldn/sets/roundhouse-music-collective

Robert Lepage's Playing Cards 1: SPADES at the Roundhouse

Playing Cards 1: SPADES is a remarkable new production from world-renowned theatre-maker Robert Lepage created specifically for presentation in the round within the Roundhouse's stunning Main Space. http://www.roundhouse.org.uk/cards Playing Cards 1:SPADES is the first in a planned series of four plays, each shaped around one suit in a deck of cards. This first part explores the theme of war and is set in the desert city of Las Vegas at the onset of the US invasion of Iraq in 2003. 'This totally addictive crack-pipe of a play...mixes sex, drugs, violence and politics into a blend you won't want to forget. Lepage has another winner on his hands' - Toronto Star 'The greatest creative force in today's theatre' - Daily Telegraph

NoFit State - BIANCO at the Roundhouse 2013

The latest show from the UK's best-loved contemporary circus company builds on the huge success of Tabu, their sell-out hit at the Roundhouse back in 2009. http://www.roundhouse.org.uk/bianco Bianco is an immersive promenade experience that takes place above, behind and all around a standing audience. With a constantly evolving narrative set to a pounding soundtrack performed by a live band, this is the kind of all-consuming theatrical experience that can only happen at the Roundhouse. 'The future of British circus' - Guardian 'Gymnastic feats that make you gasp... a saucy melange of tightrope walks and acrobatics.' - Telegraph

Fuerzabruta Returns to the Roundhouse

Fuerzabruta, the show that took London by storm and re-opened the Roundhouse in 2006 is back by popular demand for a strictly limited four-week run. http://www.roundhouse.org.uk/fuerzabruta Featuring mind-blowing visual effects that must be seen to be believed -- the iconic image of a man bursting full throttle through a series of moving walls, an incredible scene in a watery world suspended just inches above the audience -- Fuerzabruta is a theatrical experience that floods the senses. ★★★★ '60 minutes of unalloyed pleasure ... Exhilarating ... Very Sexy ... A sensual and sensory onslaught' - Evening Standard ★★★★ 'Leaves you dazzled by its physical bravura and technical skill' - Guardian

30/30 2012

Calling all emerging artists... Looking for music industry guidance? Want to work with a great producer and take your music to the next level? For the 4th year running, EMI and Roundhouse have teamed up for 30/30. Every day in November we're offering emerging artists a day of recording time with a top producer. Every track will be released on the 30/30 2012 Album via Roundhouse Records. Selected acts will also be chosen to perform at next year's Roundhouse Rising Festival. If you're aged 16-25 and have your own track ready to record, we'll provide the producer, the studio and access to an amazing panel of industry figures. http://www.roundhouse.org.uk/3030

Roundhouse Poetry Slam Winner

Check out the outstanding performance by the Roundhouse Poetry Slam 2012 winner by Hibaq Osman crowned the hottest new spoken word artist.

The Round 1 London 2012 Radio Show sets sail

Round 1 London 2012 Radio show, live on Roundhouse Radio. Tune in: www.roundhouse.org.uk/round1 Follow: #round1pirates

Roundhouse Poetry Slam 2012 | Introduction from Zia Ahmed

The Roundhouse Poetry Slam is back! http://www.roundhouse.org.uk/whats-on/productions/roundhouse-poetry-slam-2012 Don't miss the action as the hottest new spoken word artists battle it out to win the Colin & Helen David Prize - £500 cash and the 2012 Summer Slam title. Acclaimed UK poets and guest performers Polarbear, David J, Kat Francois, Inua Ellams and Daniel Cockril will judge the contest.

Camden Beach | Roundhouse

http://www.roundhouse.org.uk/camden-beach Can't escape the city to the seaside? Worry not as the Roundhouse is bringing the beach to you. Maybe we're crazy but we believe in the Great British Summer, so come along and sit at the tiki bar, lounge in a deckchair, join in a game of ping pong or whatever you like. See you on the beach!

The Dark Side of Love - To Be Or Not To Be

The first of two short films inspired by The Dark Side of Love playing at the Roundhouse as part of the World Shakespeare Festival. To find out more about the production visit http://www.roundhouse.org.uk/world-shakespeare-festival. Roundhouse & LIFT 2012 production The Dark Side Of Love 26 June - 8 July Featuring scenes from Hamlet, Othello and Romeo and Juliet and performed in promenade by a cast of London teenagers, The Dark Side of Love is an intense and atmospheric experience. The audience are encouraged to lose themselves in the action, whilst the characters lose themselves in the most extreme of emotions as they search for the light of love glimmering through the darkness. Directed by Tom Bowles Producer Marta Sala Font

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