AUTUMN 2026

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Three people are sat on a red sofa on a stage, surrounded by red and pink confetti. There is one man on the left-hand side in jeans and a t-shirt, he has blonde hair in a ponytail and green paint in war-like markings across his face. The other two are women – one on the right-hand side of the sofa is wearing a green hoodie and combat boots, and the one in the centre is wearing orange joggers and is holding a cardboard box.

4 - 6 Nov

Good Sex

Dead Centre with Emilie Pine

How do you have sex on stage? How do you even have sex? Each night, two new performers try to find an answer.

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7 - 14 Nov

UNREAL
A Festival of Magic and Performance

Curated by Tom Cassani, Augusto Corrieri and Tim Bromage

A week-long festival presented by extraordinary artists from across the UK and Europe, working at the intersection of magic and performance.

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A white man with short grey hair is sat down and talking into a microphone. He’s wearing a pink paper crown on his head and a pink waterproof jacket with a sticky note on it that says ‘ME’. Behind him a pale pink liquid is dripping down the wall. The same liquid is also on his jacket, hand and lips as well.

17 - 21 Nov

A Song and Dance

Action Hero

Action Hero return with a show about masking, performing and ‘acting the part.’

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A stage with sand covering it, with people all around on twoels and in swimming costumes as if they were at the beach. The stage is in the round, and the audience is sat on a raised walkway running around the edge of the circle, peering over a balcony onto the beach scene below.

LIFT RETURNS IN 2027

London International Festival of Theatre (LIFT) will return from 3 June to 4 July 2027 beginning a new chapter presented by Battersea Arts Centre.

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What's On

We are the go-to place for boundary pushing theatre in the UK. Our diverse programme features some of the most exciting creatives from around the world, and many performances are available on a Pay What You Can basis. 

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Next Gen

If you’re aged between 11-29, we have a range of classes and workshops for you to meet like-minded people. Join our world-famous Beatbox Academy, take part in our hip hop Dance Academy or get support to start your own business via The Agency. 

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Creative Development

BAC has been a launchpad for companies that have gone on to become world-leaders in performance throughout the globe. If you’re an artist interested in developing your practice with us, we have a number of ways to get involved.

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Champion The Extraordinary

Secure your seat to unmissable experiences by becoming a BAC Champion and supporting our work with artists, young people and communities.

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Make Our Building Yours

With multiple spaces available across our historic building, we cater to a wide variety of events from elegant weddings to studio rehearsals, with proceeds supporting groundbreaking creative opportunities for our local community.

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YOUR VISIT

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How To Get Here

Based just 7 minutes walk from Clapham Junction station, we are accessible via rail, tube and bus network.

We provide information on accessible travel options and detailed routes to make your journey to us as smooth as possible.

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Tom's Café

Named after our longest-serving staff member Tom Cameron, Tom’s Café is the perfect spot to meet friends, work amongst creatives or grab a pre- or post-show tipple.

A flexible events space, Tom’s Café is also home to monthly entertainment including comedy nights, poetry and music from our local community.

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Access

As a Proactively Inclusive organisation, we are committed to continuously finding ways to remove barriers for disabled visitors to attend performances, engage with our projects and enjoy our spaces as a welcoming, accessible venue.

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