Jacksons Lane is a multi arts venue in Highgate, North London. Housed in a striking red brick gothic church conversion, the building is home to a 160 capacity theatre, a large scale dance and rehearsal studio, a cafe bar and four other multi purpose spaces.
The venue has a rich history of innovative work including a wealth of experimental visual theatre companies, as well as a strong history in contemporary dance and circus.
Established names and companies such as Complicite, The Might Boosh, Shared Experience, Stephen Merchant, Out of Joint and Frantic Assembly have all performed or developed work at Jacksons Lane, and Matt Lucas and David Walliams (Little Britain) performed their first ever duo at Jacksons Lane.
Lately it has forged a strong identity for producing and promoting contemporary circus and supports some 20 companies a year. Five Jacksons Lane companies were shortlisted for Jeunes Talents Cirques Europe in 2010.
Companies supported by Jacksons Lane include Mimbre, Sugar Beast Circus, german wheel specialists Acrojou, Shunt founder Layla Rosa, Burlesque performer Roxy Velvet, Green Eyed zero, aerialist Ilona Jantti and pioneering tight rope walker Alana Jones.
www.jacksonslane.org.uk
020 8341 4421
