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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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WOOLWICH WORKS UNVEILS AN ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS SEASON OF CIRCUS, MUSIC, DANCE, DRAG AND FESTIVE CELEBRATION
Running from late November through to New Year’s Eve, the season ranges from a neon-lit roller circus and Protein’s playful dance-theatre reimagining of Mozart to drag, disco, Bollywood brass, karaoke, live comedy and Christmas ceilidh dancing — alongside more traditional festive favourites for audiences who still want a touch of Christmas classicism.
WOOLWICH WORKS UNVEILS A SEASON OF FAMILY THEATRE, CIRCUS AND COMEDY AS OCTOBER HALF-TERM APPROACHES
Families are invited to discover a season of stories, laughter and adventure this autumn as Woolwich Works unveils a vibrant programme of theatre, circus, comedy and live entertainment, with an action-packed programme for October half-term at its heart.
WOOLWICH WORKS STAGES ITS FIRST-EVER BEER FESTIVAL AS PART OF ECLECTIC AUTUMN SEASON
Woolwich Works will stage its first-ever beer festival on 19 September, leading an eclectic autumn programme of food and drink, cabaret, contemporary circus, poetry, theatre, heritage and live entertainment.
WOOLWICH WORKS ANNOUNCES NEW AUTUMN COMEDY PROGRAMME
Woolwich Works is putting comedy centre stage this autumn, with two major stand-up nights
KONGO DIA NTOTILA TO HEADLINE BRASSWORKS AS WOOLWICH WORKS' FESTIVAL OF HORNS RETURNS FOR ITS THIRD YEAR
Brassworks, Woolwich Works' hugely popular festival celebrating the power, colour and joy of brass music, returns on Saturday 5 September with its biggest programme yet, bringing together internationally acclaimed musicians, street performers, workshops and family activities for a full day of free entertainment.
WOOLWICH WORKS LAUNCHES CIRCUS WORKS AS PART OF PACKED SUMMER PROGRAMME
A packed programme of summer events, led by the launch of Circus Works, a brand-new week-long celebration of circus performance, participation and family entertainment taking place from 10–16 August.
WOOLWICH WORKS ANNOUNCES RETURN OF BRASSWORKS AS FLAGSHIP EVENT IN FIFTH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
The annual celebration of brass music, street performance and community involvement returns on Saturday 5 September 2026.
WOOLWICH WORKS ANNOUNCES SUMMER PROGRAMME OF COMMUNITY EVENTS, FAMILY FUN AND CULTURE
An uplifting summer programme of community events, family entertainment, music, dance, craft and culture, offering audiences of all ages the chance to connect through shared experience in one of South East London’s most distinctive cultural and entertainment spaces.
THE COMEDY STORE ARRIVES AT WOOLWICH WORKS AS PART OF MAJOR NEW COMEDY PROGRAMME
Woolwich Works has announced a packed new comedy programme for 2026, bringing together acclaimed stand-ups, Edinburgh Fringe previews, grassroots comedy nights and major live platforms in a season that blends established names with some of the UK’s fastest-rising comic talent.
WOOLWICH WORKS LAUNCHES MAJOR NEW CIRCUS & CABARET PROGRAMME FOR 2026
An ambitious new circus and cabaret programme for 2026, marking a major new chapter in the South East London venue’s artistic development.
WOOLWICH WORKS REVEALS A PACKED PROGRAMME OF FAMILY FUN, CULTURE AND CREATIVITY THROUGHOUT 2026
A vibrant programme of family-friendly events, live performance and hands-on creative workshops for all ages throughout the rest of 2026.
WOOLWICH WORKS CELEBRATES PRIDE 2026 WITH A BOLD PROGRAMME OF CABARET, COMEDY AND CIRCUS
A vibrant programme of live performance celebrating queer creativity, identity and expression - from boundary-pushing circus and cabaret to sharp, joyful stand-up comedy.
WOOLWICH WORKS LAUNCHES BIG BILL’S COMEDY NIGHT – A NEW MONTHLY HOME FOR GRASSROOTS STAND-UP HOSTED BY RISING STAR BILAL RASHID
The night offers a raw, high-energy alternative to larger touring comedy showcases, creating space for risk-taking, sharp writing and up-close crowd interaction in the intimate Beanfeast space.
NOISE MAKERS AT WOOLWICH WORKS – ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL THE FAMILY FEBRUARY HALF TERM
Woolwich Works announce their shows and activities for all ages during February Half Term.
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