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Oxford House Theatre

Looking for affordable rehearsal space? Oxford House Theatre is available for hire.

About Us

Oxford House

Oxford House is a community arts space in Bethnal Green. We are home to a theatre, dance studio, Victorian chapel, café and the best views in the East End.

A view of the City of London from the roof terrace

What’s On

Our Programme

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December 3, 2020

OH Presents: Dzifa Benson Poetry Reading

Filmed just before the second lockdown, Oxford House invited poet Dzifa Benson to read a selection of her poems in our chapel and on our roof.
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October 29, 2020

SWF 2020: Galool Children’s Storytelling with Ilwad Sabban

Children's storytelling in Somali and English as part of Kayd's Somali Week Festival 2020.
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October 29, 2020

SWF 2020: Confined But Creative Onstage

Oxford House's virtual collaboration with Kayd Somali Arts. Featuring young Somali poets, visual artists, singers and traditional dancers.

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December 7, 2020

Grace & Poise Children’s Ballet Classes

Weekly high-quality ballet classes for girls using 'Ballet To Poetry Syllabus'.

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January 6, 2021

Lisa Gilbert Academy Dance Classes

Contemporary, street dance and private lessons are available too as well as adult dance classes.
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January 9, 2021

Young & Talented School of Stage and Screen

Training in acting, singing and dancing for ages 6 to 16 years.
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November 9, 2020

Looking for affordable rehearsal space? Oxford House Theatre is available for hire.

Oxford House's Theatre is available for hire. It is a well-equipped and flexible space suitable for a range of performance and filming activities.

Space hire

Amazing spaces available to hire

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Theatre

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A hidden gem perfect for performances, comedy shows, screenings and rehearsals.
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Chapel

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An atmospheric space suitable for weddings, photoshoots, filming and intimate performances.
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Roof Terrace

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Featuring unrivalled views of the city. A great space for photoshoots and open-air events.
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Settlement Room

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A bright and airy room ideal for small meetings and read-throughs.
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Scott Room

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A bright ground-floor meeting room ideal for training events, community groups or as a theatre breakout area.
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Dance Studio

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The dance studio is a space for dance, rehearsals, fitness classes and performance.
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Cafe

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A modern and versatile space suitable for intimate gigs, supper clubs and private hire.
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Offices and Workspace

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A varied selection of offices and individual workspaces available for short and long term rent.
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Filming and Photoshoots

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Oxford House has a diverse range of backdrops for all types of filming and photoshoots.

Our History

Bringing East Londoners together for culture, community and to celebrate our shared history.

Oxford House is a community arts centre in Bethnal Green. It was established in 1884 as the first “settlement house” where students and graduates from Keble College, Oxford undertook residential volunteering to tackle the challenges of urban poverty first-hand. Much like a Victorian gap year, they lived and worked in Oxford House and created youth clubs, offered free legal advice, adult education classes and cultural clubs. Today, Oxford House is still a vital community hub offering a diverse cultural programme of creative events, activities and volunteering programmes for all ages.

Oxford House Café

The Café - Reopening Spring 2021

Our café will be re-opening in Spring 2021 with a new seasonal menu and drinks offer. Watch this space!