Collaboration at its most creative
Welcome to The Source, a brand new arts venue in Stratford’s up-and-coming cultural quarter. The Source has been created in a partnership between the University of East London and Newham’s Youth Empowerment Service - uniting the university and our vibrant community in Stratford.
The Source of collaboration, creativity and connection
The Source combines an incubator for creative expression and live performance, a youth zone for young people to explore their social and emotional learning, and performance spaces used for learning and hire.
Upcoming events
Hard truths - Film nights
The Source Arts Venue, Stratford
Tuesday 17 March 2026
Exploring family, mental health, and human frailty through an intense performance by Marianne Jean-Baptiste. FIRST 20 TICKETS FREE!
Exploring family, mental health, and human frailty through an intense performance by Marianne Jean-Baptiste. FIRST 20 TICKETS FREE!
Little Women - Film nights
The Source Arts Venue, Stratford
Tuesday 24 March 2026
A heartwarming coming of age drama following the lives of 4 sisters as they experience life's ups and downs. FIRST 20 TICKETS FREE!
A heartwarming coming of age drama following the lives of 4 sisters as they experience life's ups and downs. FIRST 20 TICKETS FREE!
Carol - Film nights
The Source Arts Venue, Stratford
Tuesday 31 March 2026
An aspiring photographer develops an intimate relationship with an older woman in 1950s New York.. FIRST 20 TICKETS FREE!
An aspiring photographer develops an intimate relationship with an older woman in 1950s New York.. FIRST 20 TICKETS FREE!
The Original Kings of Comedy - Black cinema film nights
The Source Arts Venue, Stratford
Saturday 11 April 2026
Buckle up for an evening of laughter with the funny and outrageous original kings of comedy. USE CODE: 'EARLYBIRDKOC2' FOR 50% DISCOUNT!
Buckle up for an evening of laughter with the funny and outrageous original kings of comedy. USE CODE: 'EARLYBIRDKOC2' FOR 50% DISCOUNT!
Precious - Black cinema film nights
The Source Arts Venue, Stratford
Saturday 9 May 2026
A moving story and exploration of resilience amidst dark overwhelming adversity. USE CODE: 'EARLYBIRDP3' FOR 50% DISCOUNT!
A moving story and exploration of resilience amidst dark overwhelming adversity. USE CODE: 'EARLYBIRDP3' FOR 50% DISCOUNT!
Join our Youth Choir
- When: Wednesdays, 4:30–6:00pm
- Who can join: People aged 14-25
- Where: The Source, Theatre Square, Stratford, E15 1BX
For more information, contact Tristan Parkes at t.parkes@uel.ac.uk.
Our location
The Source, Source Studios (formerly Stratford Circus)
Theatre Square
Stratford
London
E15 1BX
The Source is located in the centre of Stratford - five minutes' walk from Stratford station. It is served by national and London Overground rail services, as well as the Central, Jubilee and Elizabeth lines, and the DLR. Bus routes calling at Stratford station include: the 25, 69, 86, 104, 108, 158, 238, 241, 257, 262, 276, 308, 425, and the D8. Our free inter-campus bus service also calls at USS.