Bloom Festivals at The Crossrail Place Roof Garden

We’re looking for Tower Hamlets based performers interested in showcasing their work at Bloom Festival, in partnership with The Space and Canary Wharf Group.

Early Bloom
Thursday 6 June – Sunday 9 June

Late Bloom
Thursday 29 August – Sunday 1 September

Performances can be any length but must be suitable for a family audience. Rehearsal time in the venue will be available and support will be provided by festival staff. The venue has a sound system but no stage lighting.

For more information about the festival, click here!

Scratch night

Calling Writers, Performers & Poets!

We welcome you to Scratch, Crackle & POP!, our seasonal scratch night showcasing the work of writers, performers and poets in the early stages of development, giving audiences a taste of upcoming and developing shows.

Want to get involved?

Applications for the June scratch night are now OPEN.

Please send the following information to theatre@poplarunion.com by Sunday 2 June for the chance to take part:

• The type & length of performance (ie. theatre/dance/spoken word. Performances must last no longer than 15 minutes)
• Max 200 words description of the performance (this doesn’t have to be too polished and can be a list of ideas, themes or questions you are exploring)
• Links to previous/current work (eg. YouTube/Vimeo/Tumblr)
• Basic tech requirements

All applicants shall receive a response by Friday 14 June. The show will take place on Thursday 27 June.

Find out more here.