Registration
Circus Now is a free showcase organised for programmers and producers who want to learn more about UK contemporary circus. The event is currently at capacity, but to express interest in case more places open up e-mail Flora Herberich on citycirc@mail.com.
Locations
The Circus Now showcase will take place in London at five host venues:
The Roundhouse
Chalk Farm Road, NW1 8EH
Map
Jacksons Lane Theatre
269A Archway Road, N6 5AA
Map
The Albany
Douglas Way, SE8 4AG
Map
artsdepot
5 Nether Street, N12 0GA
Map
Stratford Circus
Theatre Square, E15 1BX
Map
Directions Circus Now
In general travel by public transport is advised, rather than by car as traffic and parking in London is always difficult. Travel on public transport is easiest with an Oyster Card, which can be purchased at any train or tube station.
Wednesday
Albany
By Train/Overground:
The nearest stations to the Albany are New Cross and Deptford. From New Cross station turn left on to Amersham Vale then take the first right at Waldron Health Centre on to Douglas Way. Walk through Margaret Macmillan Park, cross Watson's Street and the Albany is situated on the left. From Deptford station, turn right out of the station on to Deptford High Street, take the first right on to Douglas Way and the Albany is on the right.
You can also get to the Albany from Deptford Bridge DLR station. Turn right out of the station onto New Cross Road then take the first right onto Deptford High Street. Keep walking up Deptford High Street for 5 minutes until you reach Douglas Way on your left. Turn onto Douglas Way and you will see the Albany.
(Map)
Thursday
Roundhouse
Tube:
Camden Town (Northern line): turn right out of the station onto Chalk Farm Road, continue until you pass under the railway bridge, then the Roundhouse is on your left (10 minutes).
Chalk Farm (Northern line): turn left out of the station, take a right at Chalk Farm Road and the Roundhouse is on the right (2 minutes).
Train/Overground:
The closest station is Kentish Town West (London Overground) on Dalby Street. Turn right out of the station, right at Prince of Wales Road, left at Crogsland Road, then left at Chalk Farm Road and you’ll see the Roundhouse on the opposite side of the road.
From Roundhouse to Stratford Circus
10min Walk to Kentish Town West Overground Station: Cross the road at Roundhouse, walk down Crogsland Road, turn right onto Prince of Wales Road, follow this road until you see a railway bridge. The Overground Station is on Dalby Street. (Map)
Take the Overground to Stratford (eastbound)
From Stratford Station: The nearest tube station is Stratford. This is on the Central and Jubilee lines, the DLR and overground. Stratford Bus Station is a major transport hub and just outside the train station sharing Meridian Square as its access point.
On leaving the station continue straight over the main road bearing left before the Mall entrance, walking next to the road just crossed, Great Eastern Road, for about 300 metres will bring you to Theatre Square, with the Picture House on your left, Theatre Royal Stratford East on your right and Stratford Circus straight ahead. This route is level.
Alternatively you can access through Stratford Mall. From the station cross Great Eastern Road and walk directly into the Mall, which is laid out in a cross shape. Once you reach the centre of the mall, take a left and you will pass New look, Peacocks, then exit the Mall where the level rises. At the top of the ramp bear right passing the Theatre Royal on your right; Stratford Circus is the next building.
(Map)
Friday
Jacksons Lane
Tube: Jacksons Lane is right opposite Highgate Tube Station (Northern Line – High Barnet branch) on the opposite side of the road on the corner of Jacksons Lane. (Map)
From Jacksons Lane to artsdepot
From Jacksons Lane take Bus nr 263 or 134 from Stop G right outside the entrance of Jacksons Lane to North Finchley/Tally Ho Corner (Ballards Lane). Artsdepot is then on Nether Street. (Map)
Artsdepot from and to Central London
Tube: Closest tube station is Woodside Park, Northern Line (High Barnet branch), with a 13 minute walk between Woodside Park and artsdepot. (Map)
artsdepot to Roundhouse
Tube: from Woodside park tube station (see above), take the Northern Line (southbound) to Camden, and walk from Camden (see above) or change to Edgware branch (northbound) at Camden and exit at Chalk Farm.
Recommended Accommodation
Britannia near Chalk Farm
Camden Lock Hotel near Chalk Farm
Holiday Inn Camden near Chalk Farm
Travelodge near King’s Cross
Premier Inn near King’s Cross
Comfort Inn near King’s Cross