Sadler's Wells is a theatre with a strong, dynamic contemporary programme, uniquely dedicated to bringing the very best international and UK dance to London audiences. The present day theatre seats 1,500 and specialises in dance, ranging from ballet to hip hop, contemporary dance to flamenco. Opera, theatre, visual arts and dance on screen also feature in its repertoire.

The present building on Rosebery Avenue in Islington opened in 1998, after a major fundraising programme, supported by Lottery funding. Behind the stylish glass, brick, wood and steel of the new theatre is a history spanning over 300 years. Six previous theatre buildings have carried the Sadler's Wells name and occupied the same site since the first opened its doors in 1683.

When Sadler's Wells set out to build a new theatre on its historic site in Islington in 1996, the company moved to the Peacock Theatre, with its central location just off Kingsway. When the new Sadler's Wells theatre opened in 1998, the Peacock stayed on to play an important role in the Sadler's Wells group. Since 2003, a refurbishment programme has rejuvenated the foyer, ticket office and bars, while outside, the newly pedestrianised surroundings have given the Peacock a contemporary profile, worthy of the Sadler's Wells name.

 

Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R 4TN.

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