sadlerswells.com

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:

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.

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

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.

Sadler's Wells states on its website that "everyone should have access to dance" and says it works to make its venues and experiences more accessible to more people. The site points visitors to a dedicated Accessibility section for the details, so that is the place to check before booking or travelling. The homepage itself does not list specific facilities, seating arrangements, ticket policies or contact routes, so those details need to be confirmed on the Accessibility page rather than assumed from the general statement.

Where the information sits

The site's accessibility content is presented as a single entry point rather than scattered across each theatre's pages. From the homepage, the Accessibility link sits alongside "Find us" and the events listings, and it is described as covering both venues and experiences. That framing suggests the section is intended to answer access questions across the organisation's four theatres, not just one building.

The four theatres this covers

Any access planning needs to account for which venue a performance is in, because the site names four distinct spaces:

Because the theatres differ in name and programme, a sensible step is to identify the venue for your chosen date first, then check the Accessibility section with that venue in mind.

A practical way to plan a visit

1. Choose the production and note its theatre from the listings (each entry names the venue and dates).
2. Open the Accessibility section from the site navigation and read the guidance for that venue and for the type of access support you need.
3. If the page does not answer your specific question, use the site's contact route before buying tickets, so any arrangements can be confirmed in advance.
4. Keep the booking reference and venue name together, since queries will relate to a specific theatre and performance.

The expected result is that you know, before paying, whether your needs can be met at that venue on that date.

What the site does not tell you

The homepage gives no specifics on step-free routes, accessible seating, companion tickets, relaxed or captioned performances, assistance dogs, or booking procedures for access needs. It also gives no prices or payment details. Treat the general statement as a signpost only: the operative information is in the Accessibility section, and anything not stated there should be raised directly with the venue rather than inferred.

Beyond access: other reasons to check the site

The same pages are useful for planning around a visit. "The Dance Floor" describes free activities and events in the light-filled foyer for people of all ages and backgrounds, and the site also covers digital dance films, such as Dance Digital presents DuEls, and a production titled SUBJECT TO CHANGE inspired by David Bowie's reinvention. For anyone weighing a trip, these give options that do not depend on a main-stage ticket.

To see upcoming dance performances, open sadlerswells.com and use the "See what's on" / "Upcoming Events" listings. Each entry shows the show title, the company or choreographer, the date range and which of the four theatres it is in, with a "Get Tickets" link for booking. This works whether you already know a company you want to see or you are simply browsing by date.

Where the listings live

The homepage carries the current programme in two places:

• "See what's on" — the main listings block, with a "View all events" link to the full calendar.
• "Upcoming highlights" — a shorter selection further down the page.

Both use the same entry format, so you can scan either one the same way.

How to read a listing

Every event follows the same pattern, which makes it easy to compare options:

Examples currently listed

These entries from the site show how the format works in practice:

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

Matching a show to a theatre

Sadler's Wells runs four venues: Sadler's Wells Theatre, Lilian Baylis Studio, Sadler's Wells East and Peacock Theatre. The venue is printed on every listing, so check it before booking — the same organisation stages work across all four, and the theatre determines both the address you travel to and the scale of the production. Large ballet runs such as Swan Lake appear at Sadler's Wells Theatre, while studio works like Islands are at Lilian Baylis Studio.

Beyond the main stage

The site also lists dance on screen and new productions alongside live shows — for example Dance Digital presents DuEls, a dance film by Damien Jalet and Erna Ómarsdóttir, and SUBJECT TO CHANGE, a new production by choreographer Marcos Morau inspired by David Bowie. If you are researching a visit rather than booking immediately, these entries tell you what the organisation is programming even when no single performance date applies.

Practical checks before you book

• Confirm the date range against your plans — runs vary from two nights to several weeks.
• Note the venue and allow travel time between the West End theatres and Sadler's Wells East.
• Use "View all events" if the homepage highlights do not cover your dates; the full calendar is the authoritative list.
• Accessibility information is linked from the homepage under "Accessibility" if you need to check venue facilities before choosing a performance.

If you want to browse by company instead, start from a name you recognise in the listings and follow its entries across the calendar.

Sadler's Wells is a London-based dance organisation that makes and shares dance in all its forms. It describes itself as one of the world's leading dance organisations, and its stated mission is to make and share dance that inspires, with the belief that dance can move the world. It operates as a venue and producer across four theatres — Sadler's Wells Theatre, Lilian Baylis Studio, Sadler's Wells East and Peacock Theatre — and also presents dance through digital channels and studios.

What Sadler's Wells does

The organisation works on two connected fronts:

• Live performance. It programmes dance across its four theatres, from ballet and contemporary work to tap and family shows. The homepage's "Upcoming Events" section lists productions at each venue, each with dates and a "Get Tickets" link.
• Digital and studio work. Its own description refers to "channels and studios" alongside the theatres, and the site features digital film presentations — for example, Dance Digital presents DuEls, a dance film by Damien Jalet and Erna Ómarsdóttir.

It also commissions and co-produces new work. The site highlights SUBJECT TO CHANGE, described as a landmark new dance production by choreographer Marcos Morau inspired by David Bowie's reinvention.

The four theatres

The spread of these listings shows the range the organisation covers: classical ballet, tap, contemporary dance, dance film and seasonal family shows, across small studio spaces and large main houses.

Access, participation and support

Beyond performances, the site sets out three further strands:

• Accessibility. "Everyone should have access to dance" is the stated principle, with a dedicated page explaining how the venues and experiences are made accessible to more people.
• The Dance Floor. A programme of free activities and events in the light-filled foyer, aimed at people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Join & Support. A membership and donation route through which supporters contribute to the future of dance.

When this matters to you

This overview is useful if you are deciding whether Sadler's Wells is relevant to a particular visit or interest:

• If you want to see dance in London, the four venues give you options by scale and style — check the individual event listings for dates and booking.
• If you are looking for free or participatory activity, The Dance Floor is the relevant programme to look into.
• If access requirements affect your plans, review the accessibility information before booking.
• If you want to support the organisation, the Join & Support section explains how.

Current prices, ticket availability and any booking conditions are not stated in the source material, so confirm these on the relevant event page before making plans.