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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.

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Upcoming events

Bird

Tuesday 15 July

Time: 6:30 - 9pm

SCREEN: Studio Theatre
AGE RATING: R (Adult accompaniment for under 17years old)
RUNNING TIME: 2hrs
IMDb: 7/10
'BIRD'(2024)

Bailey lives with her brother Hunter and her father Bug, who raises them alone in a squat in northern Kent. Bug doesn't have much time to devote to them. Bailey looks for attention and adventure elsewhere.

Book tickets to see Bird on Eventbrite.

Important information

  • Refunds are available up to 7 days before the event
  • Doors open 30 minutes before showtime
  • On-site café available
  • No venue parking
  • Accessibility: See FAQs for details
Bird movie still featuring Barry Keoghan and Nykiya Adams on a motorbike

Ocean

Tuesday 22 July

Time: 6:30 - 8:25pm

SCREEN: Studio Theatre
AGE RATING: PG
RUNNING TIME: 1hr 25mins
IMDb: 8.6/10
'Ocean'(2025)

Sir David Attenborough explores the planet's undersea habitats, revealing the greatest age of ocean discovery and emphasizing the ocean's vital importance while exposing its problems and highlighting opportunities for marine life recovery.
 

Book tickets to see Ocean on Eventbrite

Important information

  • Refunds are available up to 7 days before the event
  • Doors open 30 minutes before showtime
  • On-site café available
  • No venue parking
  • Accessibility: See FAQs for details
A whale and diver swimming in the ocean

The Last Showgirl

Tuesday 29July

Time: 6:30 - 8:30pm

SCREEN: Studio Theatre
AGE RATING: R (RESCRITED)
RUNNING TIME: 1 hr 25mins
IMDb: 6.5/10
The Last Showgirl (2024)

A seasoned showgirl must plan for her future when her show abruptly closes after a 30-year run.
 

Important information

  • Refunds are available up to 7 days before the event
  • Doors open 30 minutes before showtime
  • On-site café available
  • No venue parking
  • Accessibility: See FAQs for details
Pamela Anderson smiling in costume in The Last Showgirl

Join our new Youth Choir

  • When: Wednesdays, 4:30–6:00 pm, starting 12 March 2025
  • Who can join? Ages 14-25
  • Where: The Source, Theatre Square, Stratford, E15 1BX

For more information, contact Tristan Parkes at t.parkes@uel.ac.uk.

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UEL students

The Source is a hub for East London Arts Students, serving as an exciting performance space to showcase your work, a social hangout and a learning space.

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Cultural Producers Programme

Join Creative Newham’s paid training programme and launch your career in the cultural sector.

Member of the public interacting with a presenter at the Stratford Youth Centre Opening September 2023

Hire a rehearsal space

Looking for a theatre, dance or music rehearsal venue in East London? Our auditorium, studio theatre, and dance studio are available to hire now.

Email our hiring team

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.