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
It’s My Birthday!
The Source Arts Venue, Stratford
Saturday 23 May 2026
An original contemporary dance-theatre work exploring self-worth, visibility & the emotional residue of social conformity by Julian Nichols.
An original contemporary dance-theatre work exploring self-worth, visibility & the emotional residue of social conformity by Julian Nichols.
Newham SEND Young Peoples' Festival May 26th 2026
The Source Arts Venue, Stratford
Tuesday 26 May 2026
Newham SEND Young People aged 10-25, parents, carers and guardians, you are invited to our celebration!
Newham SEND Young People aged 10-25, parents, carers and guardians, you are invited to our celebration!
IAMBAD10 – Celebrating 10 years of Community and Culture
The Source Arts Venue, Stratford
Thursday 28 May 2026
We’re beyond excited to return with IAMBAD10, celebrating a whole decade with our incredible community!
We’re beyond excited to return with IAMBAD10, celebrating a whole decade with our incredible community!
Women in Hip Hop - Poetry SLAM!
The Source Arts Venue, Stratford
Friday 29 May 2026
UEL Fashion explores the life and legacy of Women in Hip Hop - with DJ Aaliyah and live spoken word!
UEL Fashion explores the life and legacy of Women in Hip Hop - with DJ Aaliyah and live spoken word!
ELTS REP PRESENTS: For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy
The Source Arts Venue, Stratford
Friday 5 June 2026
An acclaimed and powerful contemporary play by Ryan Calais Cameron, performed by the ELTS Rep Company.
An acclaimed and powerful contemporary play by Ryan Calais Cameron, performed by the ELTS Rep Company.
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
020 8223 3033
The Source is located in the centre of Stratford, a five-minute 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, our campus, which is next door.