How to Find Sadler's Wells Venues and Get Involved Beyond Watching a Show

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Sadler's Wells runs four London theatres — Sadler's Wells Theatre, Lilian Baylis Studio, Sadler's Wells East and Peacock Theatre — and you can locate all of them through the "Find us" section of sadlerswells.com. Beyond attending performances, the site lists three ways to get more involved: free activities for all ages at The Dance Floor in the foyer, joining and supporting the organisation's work, and following updates on Instagram. Each option is described below with what the site actually says.

Finding the venues

The "Find us" section states that Sadler's Wells has four theatres and names them: Sadler's Wells Theatre, Lilian Baylis Studio, Sadler's Wells East and Peacock Theatre. The homepage's event listings confirm that each venue hosts its own programme, so the theatre name next to a show tells you where to go:

Venue Example listings on the homepage
Sadler's Wells Theatre London City Ballet – Firebird – A Double Bill (23–24 October 2026); Birmingham Royal Ballet – Swan Lake (28–31 October 2026)
Peacock Theatre STORIES – The Tap Dance Sensation (23–31 October 2026); The Snowman (21 November 2026 – 3 January 2027)
Lilian Baylis Studio Georgia Tegou – In the Quiet of Us (19–21 November 2026); Wang Yeu-Kwn / Shimmering Production – Islands (2–3 February 2027)
Sadler's Wells East Dickson Mbi Company – TELLUS (23–24 October 2026); Lost Dog – The Last Hamlet (4–7 November 2026)

To plan a visit, open the "Find us" page for location details, then check the event listing for your chosen show to confirm which of the four theatres it is in. The dates above come from the homepage and are examples of how listings are presented, not a complete season.

Getting involved beyond watching a show

The Dance Floor

The site describes The Dance Floor as a light-filled foyer space offering "a range of free activities and events for people of all ages and backgrounds." The homepage presents it as a way to take part rather than simply watch, so it suits visitors who want a lower-commitment introduction to the organisation — for example, arriving early with family or friends and joining whatever is running that day. The site does not publish a schedule of specific activities, so check the "Find out more" link on The Dance Floor section for current details before you go.

Join & Support

The "Join & Support" section frames involvement as supporting "the future of dance": "By supporting Sadler's Wells you make a difference to the future of dance." This is the route for people who want to contribute to the organisation's work rather than only attend events. The homepage does not list membership tiers, prices or benefits, so use the "Find out more" link in that section to see the current options and any costs before committing.

Following updates

The homepage links to Instagram under "Follow us on Instagram," which is the simplest way to keep up with announcements between visits. If you want to hear about new productions, casting or added dates — such as the site's mention of SUBJECT TO CHANGE, a new production by choreographer Marcos Morau inspired by David Bowie — social updates are the quickest channel the site points to.

Accessibility as part of planning

The site states that "Everyone should have access to dance" and provides an Accessibility section explaining how the venues and experiences are made more accessible. If access needs affect which theatre you choose or how you attend, read that section before booking, since it covers the organisation's approach across its venues rather than a single building.

A practical sequence

  1. Decide what you want to do: see a show, try a free activity at The Dance Floor, or support the organisation through Join & Support.
  2. For a show, pick an event from the listings, note the theatre named beside it, and confirm the venue via "Find us."
  3. For The Dance Floor or Join & Support, follow the "Find out more" link in each section for current activities, options and any conditions.
  4. Check the Accessibility section if you have access requirements.
  5. Follow the Instagram link for updates on new productions and events.

The main pitfall is assuming all events happen at one address: the programme is spread across four theatres, so always match the show to its venue before travelling.