Theatreship
Theatreship Bow | |
Interactive map of Theatreship | |
| Location | Canary Wharf London, E14 United Kingdom |
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| Coordinates | 51°30′05″N 0°00′58″W / 51.501267°N 0.016149°W |
| Seating type | Variable |
| Capacity | 90 - 280 |
| Type | Arts venue |
| Public transit | South Quay |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 2024 |
| Website | |
| theatreship.co.uk | |
Theatreship is a not-for-profit arts centre on a converted historic cargo ship in the docks of Canary Wharf, London.[1]
Theatreship opened to the public in 2024[2] and is the first vessel in the Canal and River Trust's 'Arts and Heritage Berth'.[3]
Programme
Programming on the ship focuses on experimental, under-represented and interdisciplinary music and arts, with a particular remit to support new work and genre-pushing artists.[4]
Theatreship's programme opened with a season of the films of Powell and Pressburger paired with contemporary live performances as a part of the British Film Institute's 2024 celebration of the filmmakers.[5]
Theatreship runs a regular weekly free mystery cinema night, where audience members do not know what the film will be in advance.[6]
People
Theatreship was founded by Inigo Lapwood.[3] Television producer Natalie Hill is the head of film programming and concert pianist Karl Lutchmayer is the head of classical music programming.[3]
References
- ^ "Theatreship". Theatreship. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ Noble, Will (15 January 2024). "Theatreship: London's Newest Cultural Venue Is On A Boat". Londonist. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ a b c "Isle Of Dogs: How Theatreship and Artship are set to carry cultural cargo". Wharf Life. 24 January 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ "Fair Play Venue". Musicians' Union. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ Semlyen, Phil de (16 January 2024). "London's getting a brand new cinema... on the Thames". Time Out London. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ Termote, Adam (3 April 2025). "WATCH: Free mystery cinema nights reignite people's love of film". North East Londoner. Retrieved 28 August 2025.