About Theatre Peckham

Theatre Peckham is an inspirational Theatre Company that offers high quality arts education and training to children and young people residing in and around the borough of Southwark.

Established over 22 years ago the Theatre school and workshop programme has an excellent reputation which is reflected in the high number of distinctions received by students studying towards the Trinity Guildhall grade qualifications.

Theatre Peckham also produces several productions each year that use a unique mix of professional actors and young people enrolled in the workshop programme. This highly individual model provides a fun and structured means to progress from participation to professional performances.

Theatre Peckham

• Creates high quality, accessible, relevant and exciting theatre, which reflects and promotes the diversity of the local area and in so doing challenges perceptions of Peckham and its young people.
• Encourages, supports and nurtures children and young people to discover the magic of theatre and to develop their potential as young audiences, artists and theatre professionals of tomorrow.

The Artistic Director Teresa Early collaborates with a wide range of creative professionals and young burgeoning artists to create highly engaging shows suitable for families, young people and school groups.

Our Education Projects Manager and Outreach and Drama Facilitator develop relationships with nurseries, schools, community groups and further education providers to create tailored educational projects that includes themed workshops and after-school drama clubs. Examples of previous projects include: speaking and listening workshops, projects on myths and legends, taster workshops in Musical Theatre, Tap, Ballet and Acting. Theatre Peckham is presently developing a new range of workshops for schools and community groups. If you’d like to find out more about what we can offer contact the office: 020 7708 5401.

Located behind Southwark Town Hall on Havil Street, Theatre Peckham is a 158 seat theatre. The theatre can be hired by a wide range of community groups which enables Theatre Peckham to collaborate with a diverse range of community partners. By showcasing new talent and raising the awareness of different forms of theatre, Theatre Peckham aims to cultivate new theatre audiences and develop an appreciation of the arts.