We are pleased to announce however that we will continue our work outside of a building, entering a period of reflection as we build on the strong links we have developed locally and in the wider cultural sector over many years to develop a full programme of activities for 2021, which will be announced in due course.
Lucy Atkinson, Stratford Arts Trust, Interim CEO said "Leaving our home of 9 years is bittersweet, we have enjoyed creating many wonderful memories at Stratford Circus Arts Centre and were devastated to have to lose staff through this process. 2020 has been an immensely difficult year for all of us, with many more challenges ahead. I want to thank our staff team for their understanding and incredible professionalism during this time. I also want to say thank you for all the amazing messages of support we have received since March, it meant a lot to the team. I am so pleased we have found a way of being able to continue our work in the future and we will explore what this will look like over the coming few months with our audiences, customers, companies, promoters and artists. Updates will be posted on our website and across our social media channels when we have more detail to announce."
In the short term, there will be a digital programme including the popular E15 Jazz Sessions - Streaming from Fri 27 Nov via Stream Theatre
Continued provision for the talented NewYVC Choir to work with young people across East London.
Creative Schools and Colleges, which advocates creativity in education, will also continue and is brining it''s Annual Symposium Event online this year on Mon 16 Nov A day that brings together leaders from Schools, Colleges and Creative Organisations.
Georgina Phillippou, Stratford Arts Trust, Chair said "The Board is very proud of everything the Stratford Circus Arts Centre has achieved for our vibrant local community and beyond over the years, and we are excited about exploring different ways of continuing to do this. The arts are now more than ever essential to our daily lives and to our wellbeing and we look forward to developing new and innovative ways of delivering a broad and accessible programme and working with our talented teams and artists. "
If you have any questions, please get in touch by emailing marketing@stratford-circus.com
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