The company places an emphasis on engaging anyone who feels exclu. Set in petersfield, the half moon has a restaurant, bar, garden, and free wifi. Unfortunately half moon does not have a cafe on site, though on performance days, we operate a simple snack station. In 1979, half moon theatre moved into the former welsh methodist chapel on the mile end road and began to plan its transformation into a new theatre and community centre. Half moon theatre latest listing times, information. Half moon theatre poughkeepsie 2020 all you need to know. The former methodist chapel, forming the front of these premises, was built in 1900. If you are a school or other community group looking to book a show, please see our schools shows page. The half moon theatre company was formed in 1972 in a rented synagogue in alie street, whitechapel, in the london borough of tower hamlets. Stepney, also known as stepney green, is a district in the east end of london in the london borough of tower hamlets that grew out of a merging of both a medieval village around st dunstans church and a 15thcentury ribbon development of mile end road called stepney green.
Prior to the show, and during intermission, there are stations of snacks and drinks set up in the lobby. The half moon theatre company had put on a number of challenging international plays in the 1970s, including premieres of steven berkoff s plays, american musicals and english premieres of works by dario fo and franca rame. At the half moon all rooms are fitted with a desk, a flatscreen tv and a private bathroom. In a few short years, the companies popularity meant it outgrew its original space an 80seat rented synagogue in aldgate, and they moved to a disused methodist chapel near stepney green. This file is licensed under the creative commons attributionshare alike 2. This is the case often enough that it should be your first course of. As well as putting on kids theatre, its also home to seven youth theatre groups. Half moon receives regular funding from the london borough of tower hamlets and are a national portfolio organisation of arts council england. An excellent youth theatre housed in an old victorian townhouse, the half moon has been entertaining young londoners since the mid1970s.
Half moons expertise is in supporting artists and young people at every stage of their creative development. Half moon young peoples theatre london nearby hotels. Half moon theatre is located on the campus of the culinary institute of america, in a brand new, very building. The half moon aka wetherspoon has such a great amount of space. Occupying the former limehouse board of works on white horse road, stepney, since june 1994, the theatres main auditorium has a capacity of about 80, and houses a varied program of touring shows and the half moons own. According to daniel rosbottoms obituary in the guardian, the theatres spatial sequence and raw, material character of concrete blockwork and corrugated steel reimagined the act of performance as being contiguous with the everyday experience of the street. The half moon theatre company was formed in 1972 in a rented synagogue in alie street, aldgate, in the london borough of tower hamlets. The half moon menu, menu for the half moon, stepney. By the late 1970s the chapel was no more, and the building had been taken over by the half moon theatre company, who put on many productions throughout the years. Established in 1990, half moon is a local organisation with a national remit, based in tower hamlets, east london. Florian beigel in 1985, he designed the new half moon theatre on mile end road. Follow signs for bekesbourne street when exiting station. Once through the grand looking entrance there is a largish oblong shaped room with the bar facing,the seating in this area is normal tables and chairs,we stood at the bar,but nobody came to serve us,a local kindly told us this.
And half moon theatre has an impressive heritage, too its been entertaining limehouses kids since 1972. Company status active company type private company limited by guarantee without share capital incorporated on 9 march 1990. Around 1982 it began to build a new theatre to the rear of the chapel, but the finances were precarious at a time of cuts to arts funding and the company. Get half moon theatre, mile end road, stepney green, london, england setlists view them, share them, discuss them with other half moon theatre, mile end road, stepney green, london, england fans for free on. The founders, michael irving and maurice colbourne, and the artistic director, guy sprung, wanted to create a cheap rehearsal space with living accommodation, inspired by the sixties alternative society. By the mid 1980s, the half moon theatre company was beginning to lose its popular appeal. Hudson valleys resident professional theatre company. It is often possible to programme an additional performance of one of our half moon presents shows, at half moon or your building. The founders, mike irving and maurice colbourne, and the artistic director, guy sprung, wanted to create a cheap rehearsal space with living accommodation, inspired by the. The half moon photography workshop continued with the camerawork gallery and darkroom space in roman road, bethnal green, and is now a part of the four corners film collective.
Half moon theatre theatre, drama and live art arts. A selection of recent muchloved productions for young people will be made available alongside creative sessions for our youth participants. Stepney stepney, also known as stepney green, is a district in the east end of london in the london borough of tower hamlets that grew out of a merging of both a medieval village around st dunstans church and a 15thcentury ribbon development of mile end road called stepney green. I like the fact that theres an older feeling area as well as a more modern area. Beaumont grove leads back into mile end road opposite stepney green station, a low brick building with a tiled roof, which was opened in 1902. Charges for the half moon young peoples theatre limited 02479179 more for the half moon young peoples theatre limited 02479179 registered office address 43 white horse road, stepney, london, e1 0nd. Occupying the former limehouse board of works on white horse road, stepney, since june 1994, the theatre s main auditorium has a capacity of about 80, and houses a varied program of touring shows and the half moon s own productions. Because they are the ones issuing the tickets, there tend to be fewer fees and markups when you go this route. Established in 1990, half moon is a local organisation with a national. Around 1982 it began to build a new theatre to the rear of the chapel, but the finances were precarious at a time of cuts to arts. The half moon stepney menu view the menu for the half moon london on zomato for delivery, dineout or takeaway, the half moon menu and prices. The founders, mike irving and maurice colbourne, and the artistic director, guy sprung, wanted to create a cheap rehearsal space with living accommodation, inspired by the sixties alternative society. Half moon theatre is situated 470 feet east of marlin apartments city docklands. Half moon theatre sizzles in 2017 at the cia culinary.
Half moon theatre london 2020 all you need to know before. Half moon theatre poughkeepsie 2020 all you need to. Started in an old synagogue in alie st, e1, taking its name from the neighbouring half moon passage, it moved in 1979 to an old welsh methodist chapel near stepney green station on the mile end rd. My friend wanted to go there as she hasnt been in a while. East of this, there is the half moon pub, which is housed in a brick and stone fronted building that could easily be mistaken for a theatre, which is what it used to be. You are welcome to bring your own food and drink and enjoy a picnic at the tables and chairs in the foyer, perhaps before or after seeing a show in the theatre or visiting our art gallery. Half moon pub in stepney a building built in 1900 as a methodist chapel.
Half moon theatre gift vouchers are also available, allowing recipients to see the show they want, when they want. The half moon wetherspoons pub, stepney green, london, e1 may 19, 2014 by alexa. Half moon theatre childrens theatre london young people. Half moon young peoples theatre theatre in limehouse. This is a typical wetherspoons pub in a nice old building right next to the stepney green tube station. The district is not officially defined, and is usually used to refer to a relatively small area.
Hmt brings plays and musicals from broadway and offbroadway to the midhudson region and supports the development of new work by american playwrights, composers and lyricists. The company ran youth theatre groups, a young playwrights group and technical training courses began. The half moon menu, menu for the half moon, stepney, london. The half moon young peoples theatre remained intact as a separate company and is still performing, with a small theatre in whitehorse road, stepney. Located in the hamlet of ratcliffe, the building was originally constructed as limehouse district board of works offices between 18624. The 10 best hotels near half moon theatre in london. For example, if you want to go see hamilton in nyc, check out the richard rodgers theatre and see what seats they have available. We found a cosy table in a corner and then went to the bar to. Half moons expertise is in supporting artists and young people at every stage of their creative development, providing a gateway to. View all hotels near half moon theatre on tripadvisor. The half moon theatre company was formed in 1972, shortly followed by the half moon young peoples theatre and the half moon photography workshop in 1975. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. I knew it was wetherspoons the moment i walked in and i had never been here before and did not know that it was a wetherspoons beforehand. Our pub offers a range of real ales, craft beers and freshly ground lavazza coffee.
The apartment offers a balcony and terrace with views across the city. East london theatre venue producing and presenting great theatre for and with young people. Breakfast is served until noon, with our full food menu available until 11pm. Half moon theatre at home live enjoy worldclass theatre whilst were closed. Disabled accessibility guide for half moon theatre in tower hamlets providing accessible disability and wheelchair friendly information. A selection of recent muchloved productions for young people will be made available free, for everyone over the coming weeks. The half moon young peoples theatre limited overview free.
Half moon theatre is offering families access to some of its content online. Half moon theatre london 2020 all you need to know. Half moon autumn brochure 2019 by rachel lyons issuu. Londons half moon young peoples theatre, identified the former limehouse board of works on white horse road, stepney as a suitable building for their permanent east london base. The half moon is a wetherspoon pub in mile end, tower hamlets. The width of the double doors to the theatre is 102cm. During his tenure, chris bonds productions included sweeney todd, which opened the new half moon theatre in april 1985, and as is, one of the first plays about hivaids, and steven berkoffs sink the belgrano. The company gives young people from birth to 18 an opportunity to experience the best in young peoples theatre, both as a participant and as an audience member. Plan your journey on public transport using transport for londons journey planner. Get uptodate listings information for half moon theatre. Half moon 30th birthday spring season 2020 by rachel lyons. The half moon is a largish spoons that is very handy if getting on or off a tube at stepney green.
Customers are free to download and save these images, but not use these digital files watermarked by the zomato logo for any commercial purpose, without prior written permission of zomato. Theres also an outdoor seating area which is excellent in the summer months. The company gives young people from birth to 18 25 for disabled young people an opportunity to experience the best in young peoples theatre, both as a participant and as an audience member. Established in 1990, the half moon young peoples theatre is a local organisation with a national remit, based in tower hamlets, east london. Stepney stepney, also known as stepney green, is a district in the east end of london in the london borough of tower hamlets that grew out of a merging of both a medieval village around st dunstans church and a 15thcentury ribbon development of mile. Once through the grand looking entrance there is a largish oblong shaped room with the bar facing,the seating in this area is normal tables and chairs,we stood at the bar,but nobody came to serve us,a local kindly told. Half moon theatre 43 white horse road london e1 0nd. More for the half moon young peoples theatre limited 02479179 registered office address 43 white horse road, stepney, london, e1 0nd. Half moon theatre latest listing times, information, parent. Half moon theatre, mile end road, stepney green, london. In 1977, the disused chapel, with its high octagonal ceiling, was taken over by the half moon theatre company, opening with a production of robert tressells the raggedtrousered philanthropists. The half moon menu in image format shown on this website has been digitised by zomato.