Battersea Arts Centre is a Home for the Extraordinary.

Based just 7 minutes from Clapham Junction in the former Battersea Town Hall, BAC has been a home for extraordinary artists, young people and communities for the past 50 years. Come along and see world-class theatre and performance, take part in one of our youth-led academies, hire one of our many spaces or relax in Tom’s Café.

We can’t wait to welcome you to join in our celebrations this anniversary year.

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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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Young Creatives

If you’re aged between 11-25, 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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Tom's Café

Our light and spacious café and bar is the perfect place to meet friends, work amongst other creatives or to grab a drink before a show. We have a range of drinks, snacks and pizzas to choose from, as well as a selection of books and board games. 

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Support Us

BAC is dedicated to supporting artists, young people and our local communities.

Join us as a Good Friend or make a donation and together, we can make the Extraordinary happen.

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Your Visit

Find out more about what to expect before your visit, including information on our cafe and bar, detailed information on how to get to BAC, and accessibility at the venue.

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Access

As a Relaxed Venue, we are committed to identifying and dismantling barriers to make the entire experience of visiting our venue more welcoming, accessible and inclusive.

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