[O'Donnell + Tuomey - Sadler's Wells Theatre - COVER IMG] Sadler's Wells Theatre by O'Donnell + Tuomey (c) Peter Molloy

Sadler's Wells Theatre

Firm LocationDublin, Ireland
Project locationLondon, United Kingdom
CompanyO'Donnell + Tuomey
Design TeamBuro Happold, Charcoalblue, LDA Design
ClientSadler's Wells / London Legacy Development Corporation

Sadler’s Wells regenerates a former industrial brownfield site providing a dedicated, flexible space for contemporary dance in London. Saw-tooth rooflines take inspiration from local warehouses and factories. Housing a flexible dance theatre and six choreography studios, the building bookends a terrace of cultural buildings. The venue is open all day and with choreographic school, hip-hop academy, and an L-shaped public ‘living room' with community dance area it aims to foster creativity and community engagement, with a focus on new dance work, education and access for Stratford’s community.