Free theatre space for Wandsworth artists and community events 

We moved into our purpose-built home in 2022 and this has given us a new space that we can share with our local community. We are currently developing and delivering a community programme aimed at engaging with the people of Wandsworth.

Part of this means connecting with the vibrant arts and culture sector in the borough and as such, we are planning to offer free performance space in our Aud Jebsen Studio Theatre to Wandsworth-based artists and companies.

We are offering four recipients the opportunity to use our theatre space for one full day each in 2026. Two of these days will be dedicated to dance or movement-based performances, while the other two will be available for a variety of community-focused events. For performances, the morning can be used to rehearse and the evening to perform. The days can be used at any time in 2026, but dates are subject to availability.

The opportunity is exclusively for Wandsworth based artists, groups, organisations and companies and if you would like to apply as a partnership and put on a double or triple bill, we are very happy for you to do so.

What this covers

• the use of the studio theatre for a day (9am – 9pm/5pm* on weekends),
• a technician for the performance or event if needed,
• an event assistant,
• security for the event (if it exceeds 100 guests), and
• use of a changing/holding room.**

*This is when the building closes, so all guests and performers must be out of the building.
** Subject to availability

This does not include:

• additional front-of-house staff,
• additional backstage/changing areas,
• any licenses required, and
• post/pre-show reception areas.

Charges will apply for the extra requirements above.

You will be in charge of managing the ticketing and marketing for the performance.

Please fill in the application form below by 31 October, 12 noon.

Ts & Cs

• Please refer to our Terms and Conditions for hire.
• The date will have to be agreed with the RAD events team and is subject to availability.
• The event will need to be approved by the RAD’s events and facilities team.
• If you wish to use or bring any special effects/props, you must request this in writing as soon as possible and RAD retains the right to refuse permission..
• A risk assessment completed in the RAD template will need to be completed at least 3 weeks before the event.
• If the event involves anyone under the age of 18 years old, a current DBS check of a lead person from the visiting organisation must be supplied at least three weeks before the event and the visiting company must abide by the RAD’s safeguarding policy and procedures.
• A list of staff/crew from the visiting company and guests must be supplied to the RAD in advance of the event.