Which theatres does Sadler's Wells have and what is on at each one?

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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. Each hosts different productions, so the venue name on a listing tells you where to book. The programme rotates, so always confirm the current dates and venue on the show's own page before buying tickets.

The four venues at a glance

Venue What the site shows it hosting
Sadler's Wells Theatre Large-scale ballet and dance, e.g. London City Ballet – Firebird – A Double Bill (23–24 October 2026) and Birmingham Royal Ballet – Swan Lake (28–31 October 2026)
Peacock Theatre Narrative and family-friendly dance, e.g. STORIES – The Tap Dance Sensation (23–31 October 2026) and The Snowman (21 November 2026 – 3 January 2027)
Lilian Baylis Studio Smaller-scale and experimental work, e.g. Georgia Tegou – In the Quiet of Us (19–21 November 2026) and Wang Yeu-Kwn / Shimmering Production – Islands (2–3 February 2027)
Sadler's Wells East Contemporary companies and new work, e.g. Dickson Mbi Company – TELLUS (23–24 October 2026) and Lost Dog – The Last Hamlet (4–7 November 2026)

These listings are examples from the current programme, not fixed venue roles. A production can appear at a different theatre in a later season, so treat the table as a snapshot rather than a rule.

How to find which venue a show is in

  1. Open the Sadler's Wells website and go to the See what's on section, or use View all events for the full listing.
  2. Each entry shows the production name, its dates and the venue underneath — for example, "Sadler's Wells Theatre" or "Peacock Theatre".
  3. Select the show to reach its page, then use Get Tickets to book for that venue.
  4. Before you travel, re-check the date and venue on the show page, since listings change through the season.

Beyond the stages

The site also covers dance you don't watch in a theatre: Dance Digital streams dance films, such as DuEls by Damien Jalet and Erna Ómarsdóttir, and SUBJECT TO CHANGE, a new production by choreographer Marcos Morau inspired by David Bowie. The Dance Floor offers free activities and events for all ages in the foyer, and the Accessibility pages explain how each venue is made accessible. If you're choosing between shows, start with the venue that matches the scale of performance you want, then confirm the dates on the individual listing.