Battersea Arts Centre is coming to Lavender Hill – Here’s Why You Should See It!
Battersea Arts Centre (BAC) will be lighting up the stage from 25 September 2025 to 14 March 2026, bringing audiences an unforgettable season filled with bold ideas, community spirit, and groundbreaking performances.
This thrilling new season showcases six UK and World Premieres, celebrates Wandsworth’s London Borough of Culture, and invites you into a programme full of conversation, connection, and creativity.
From powerful global storytelling to interactive theatre with no actors at all – there’s something for everyone at this iconic venue.
What to Expect from Battersea Arts Centre 2025/26 Season
🎉 Liberty Festival (25–28 Sep)
Free to attend, this festival celebrates the work of disabled artists across Wandsworth and transforms BAC into a hub for inclusive, innovative art.
💥 EXXY by Dan Daw Creative Projects (2–10 Oct)
A World Premiere exploring queer identity, imposter syndrome, and self-worth, set against the backdrop of the Australian outback. Press night: 7 October.
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📻 Radio Live: A New Generation (11–12 Oct)
UK Premiere. First-hand stories from young people living in conflict zones, including Bosnia, Rwanda, Gaza, and Ukraine. A powerful blend of theatre, journalism, and activism.
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📚 By Heart by Tiago Rodrigues (14–15 Oct)
An intimate show where 10 audience members learn a Shakespeare sonnet on stage. A touching tribute to memory, poetry, and human connection.
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💃 Rinse by Amrita Hepi & Mish Grigor (14 Oct at The Place)
UK Premiere. A solo dance piece delving into nostalgia, romance, and resistance to change.
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📦 Handle With Care by Ontroerend Goed (12–14 Nov)
No actors. No lights. Just a box and the audience. This unique, one-of-a-kind performance strips theatre down to its core.
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🎄 A Merry Misrule (29 Nov – 24 Dec)
A festive adventure for families created with Wild Rumpus. Full details to be announced.
📢 A Public Address by Quarantine (2–14 Mar)
World Premiere. A two-week takeover of the entire BAC building. Expect live debate, performances, and civic engagement with the local community.
2025/26 Season Archive
This page preserves Battersea Arts Centre’s announced 2025/26 season, including its Pay What You Can model, Liberty Festival and the programme running from 25 September 2025 to 14 March 2026.
Official venue information remains available from Battersea Arts Centre.
Box Office: 020 7223 2223
