What We Do
The Lyric is a theatre that celebrates the theatrical. We aim to create groundbreaking work that explores the full possibility of the theatrical experience. In a world of digital and online communication we believe that the immediacy of the live theatrical experience has never been more precious or more powerful.
Collaboration is at the heart of our work. We invite the most exciting and audacious artists from many different artistic disciplines - writers, directors, musicians, actors, dancers, puppeteers, circus, video and visual artists - to work together to tell stories that resonate with a modern, urban audience.
With two spaces, a 550-seat 19th century classical auditorium and a 110-seat studio, we have worked in recent years with some of theatre’s most groundbreaking artists to take theatre in new and bold directions.
In addition to the Lyric’s theatre programme in the Main House and Studio, the Lyric hosts Music Nights and Comedy Nights each season, taking advantage of the crystal-clear acoustics and intimate atmosphere of the Main House.
We also have a full programme of engaging and interactive theatre for children from 3 months old including regular shows every Saturday and longer runs during school holidays.
Alongside our work on stage, we run a pioneering programme of Creative Learning activities that give over 10,000 young people a year access to high quality arts provision to develop their creative and personal skills and gain qualifications. The programme includes talks, workshops and teacher-training for schools and colleges throughout London, and a strand of activities for 11 to 19 year olds of all backgrounds who live or go to school in West London – the largest of which is the Lyric Young Company.
The Lyric Hammersmith stands proudly at the vanguard of modern theatre. At the heart of our work is a focus on the creative development of the individual, from artists to audiences, all in the passionate belief that theatre can change people's lives.
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