Sadler’s Wells East: A Thrilling New Dance Home Opens in Stratford

    What’s on at Sadler’s Wells East London

    Sadler’s Wells East is a brand new theatre for dance, opening as part of East Bank in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford.

    A new fourth theatre will be home to everything from hip hop to ballet, rave to rhumba and kathak to krumping, with a flexible auditorium.

    Read below for the full list of shows in their opening season, find out more about the public performance space The Dance Floor, with new food and drink offerings at The Well and Park Kitchen and Bar.

    Three images superimposed together. First is someone on a blue background wearing dungarees and with hair spinning out to the side. Next on a purple background, a female performer is in a red sequin dress striking a regal pose. Finally on a pink background someone wearing cord trousers and a hat, posing as if they are mid groove. There are neon streaks of light separating the images.

    What’s On

    Visit the guide to What’s On at Sadlers Wells East

    Immerse yourself and be transformed on the dancefloor!


    Celebrate the opening of Sadler’s Wells East in this unforgettable experience where you are both the audience and club-goer.

    Join us on the Club Groove dancefloor where anything can happen. First, watch as our cast of nightclub characters find community, connection and their true selves through dance. Then become part of the action with Uchenna and our company of young dancers from east London as you find your groove on the dancefloor.

    Using Vicki Igbokwe-Ozoagu’s signature blend of club styles – house, waacking and vogue – fused with African and contemporary dance, be prepared to get your groove on in this remixed take on a Uchenna classic.

    Stick around after the show as the Club Groove after party takes over the dancefloor!

    A Sadler’s Wells production with Uchenna Dance

    Header image © Camilla Greenwell

    Sadler’s Wells East is open to the public, Thursday – Saturday from 12pm – 10pm.

    Sadler’s Wells East
    The entrance to Sadler’s Wells East is off Stratford Walk, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, E20 2AR

    Public transport

    It’s easy to reach us using public transport. To plan your journey and for up to date information, visit the TFL Journey Planner.

    When arriving via public transport, first follow the signs to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

    Bus

    Numbers 108 and 339 stop at the London Aquatics Centre bus stop, a 300 metre walk from Sadler’s Wells East.

    Numbers 97 and 388 stop at the Westfield Avenue bus stop, a 300 metre walk from Sadler’s Wells East.

    When Carpenters Road opens behind the building these will be a new bus stop just behind the theatre.

    Tube / Train

    Stratford Station is 650 metres from Sadler’s Wells East, and is serviced by Central, Jubilee and Elizabeth lines, the London Overground, the DLR, and National Rail services. This station has step-free access.
    Watch our Walking Guide video on how to get to the venue from the station.

    Stratford International Station is 650 metres from Sadler’s Well East, and is serviced by the DLR and National Rail services. This station has step-free access.
    Watch our Walking Guide video on how to get to the venue from the station.

    Hackney Wick Station is 1.3 kilometres from Sadler’s Wells East, and is serviced by the London Overground, with links to Stratford, Dalston Junction, Highbury and Islington and Camden Road. This station has step-free access.

    Bike

    There are bike racks near the theatre, and several cycle hire stations nearby.

    Car

    If you’re coming by car, the easiest place to drop off is on Carpenters Road behind the theatre. After being dropped off you can take the lift or stairs up to the theatre entrance.

    Drop off is also possible on Westfield Avenue.

    Parking

    The closest car parks to Sadler’s Wells East are situated at Stratford Westfield.

    They have three car parks. Car Park B is the closest to Sadler’s Wells East. Exit the carpark by foot onto Chestnut Plaza. It is then a 500 metre walk to the theatre.

    Only Car Parks A & B are open 24/7 for entry and exit.

    Congestion charge

    Sadler’s Wells East is inside London’s newly expanded Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ).

    Please check the TFL website to find out when the congestion charge applies.

    For information on exemptions, discounts and how to pay, visit Transport for London.

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