Riverside Studios

04/06/2026

🎉 BITESIZE FESTIVAL 50 IS HERE!

50 Years of Riverside. Five Years of Bitesize. The Next Generation of Artists.

This summer, we're celebrating a major milestone.

As Riverside Studios celebrates 50 years of championing creativity, Bitesize Festival 50 returns for its 7th edition with its biggest programme yet. Across five weeks, discover over 50 shows and events, with bold new theatre at its heart, alongside an exciting programme of short film, music and visual art from emerging and established artists.

🎟️Tickets are £12 (£8 concessions), making Bitesize Festival one of London's most accessible arts festivals.

£50 Bitesize Pass 50 – one ticket per show, access to 50+ performances.

📅 27 July – 30 August 2026
Riverside Studios

Book now: https://riversidestudios.co.uk/bitesize-festival/bitesize-festival-2026/

Sponsored by Lost and Grounded Brewers and The Developing Room

03/06/2026

✨ GIVEAWAY ✨
To celebrate Riverside Studios at 50, we're giving away a pair of tickets to An Evening with Top of the Pops.

Join us on Friday 5 June for a nostalgic night featuring two classic episodes of Top of the Pops from 2001, followed by a live Q&A with producer Chris Cowey, designer Miranda Jones and photographer Mark Allan.

Recorded at Riverside Studios, Top of the Pops welcomed some of the biggest names in music through its doors, from The Beatles to Radiohead, Janet Jackson and Travis.

To enter:
✨ Like this post
✨ Follow Riverside Studios
✨ Tag the person you'd bring

Winner announced Thursday 4 June.

Every ticket helps support Riverside Studios and our work championing emerging creatives and accessible arts for all.
Good luck!

01/06/2026

Thank you, Robert Lindsay!

A huge thank you to Robert and everyone who joined us yesterday for a wonderful afternoon of stories, laughter and memories as part of our 50th Anniversary celebrations.

Here’s to 50 years of creativity at Riverside Studios, and many more to come. 💙

01/06/2026

MARGARITA MONDAYS!
Join us at Riverside Studios and enjoy Margaritas for just £8 all day, every Monday.

Whether you're stopping by for a post-work drink, catching a film, or meeting friends by the river, we've got your Monday plans sorted.

Book your table: https://www.sevenrooms.com/explore/riversidestudios/reservations/create/search/

📍Riverside Studios, Hammersmith

28/05/2026

AMORÉ: JAZZ & WORLD MUSIC NIGHT - Saturday 30 May

Experience an unforgettable evening of live jazz, world music and spoken word led by headline act Risenga Makondo and Band.

Blending African traditional music with global jazz influences, Cultural Jazz is a vibrant celebration of rhythm, movement and storytelling.

Plus performances from Solur Jazz, Hide Takemoto, Jackie Wills and Jafira Jenumz Naqvi.

🎟 Book now: https://riversidestudios.co.uk/whats-on/LE-amore-jazz-world-music-night/

26/05/2026

Calling all Indian artists in the UK! 🇮🇳

✨ We're looking for artists across music, dance, theatre, comedy, Kavi Sammelan and more to perform at exclusive events hosted by Anil Agarwal, Founder and Chairman of Vedanta Group at Riverside Studios and a private venue in London. Performance fee provided.

Click here to register your interest: https://form.jotform.com/261334065226047

21/05/2026

LAST CHANCE TO SEE THESE SHOWS AT RIVERSIDE STUDIOS!

May is packed with powerful stories, unforgettable performances and bold new voices.

- ASSATA TAUGHT ME (ends 24 May)
- OLDER (ends 24 May)
- SECOND CLASS Q***R (ends 30 May)
- PLAYER (ends 31 May)

Whether you’re looking for gripping drama, coming-of-age storytelling, q***r theatre or sharp comedy, there’s still time to catch one of these brilliant productions before they close.

Which one is on your list? 👇

🎟 Book now via the link in our bio: https://riversidestudios.co.uk/whats-on/ =1&view=list&top_filter=all&event_type=3

20/05/2026

Family adventures await at Kids' Club this May!

🌈 ARCO
23 & 24 May | 10am
Perfect for the Bank Holiday weekend, this beautiful animated adventure is packed with friendship, imagination and magic.
https://riversidestudios.co.uk/whats-on/2a-arco/

🌳 The Magic Faraway Tree
30 & 31 May | 10am
Step into a world of wonder with Moonface, Silky and the beloved characters from Enid Blyton's classic story.
https://riversidestudios.co.uk/whats-on/QT-the-magic-faraway-tree/

Family-friendly screenings & affordable tickets!
Riverside Studios, Hammersmith Cinema

20/05/2026

Pedro Pascal is back. Grogu is causing chaos. The galaxy still needs saving. And honestly? We’d trust a tiny green creature over most people right now.

STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU lands at Riverside Studios, Hammersmith Cinema from today.

Grab your crew, avoid the Dark Side, and prepare for one very cinematic adventure.

Book now: https://riversidestudios.co.uk/whats-on/XS-star-wars-the-mandalorian-and-grogu/

14/05/2026

Tonight is PRESS NIGHT for PLAYER!

Matthew Lyon’s sharp, hilarious black comedy takes a look at the trials, tribulations and absurdities of acting, told through verse, soliloquies and skits in a style all of its own.

Following the success of Broken, PLAYER arrives at Riverside with wit, musicality and a script packed with unforgettable lines.

Still time to join us. Use promocode PLAYER8 to unlock £8 tickets for all performances.

11-31 May Riverside Studios
🎟 Book now: https://riversidestudios.co.uk/whats-on/mL-player/

13/05/2026

We’re celebrating 50 years of Riverside Studios in great company!

Following unforgettable anniversary events with Dame Helen Mirren, Sir Lenny Henry and the cast of Goodness Gracious Me, we’re thrilled to welcome even more iconic names to Riverside.

Join us for special evenings celebrating the legacy of two of television’s most beloved shows, Top of the Pops and TFI Friday, with behind-the-scenes stories and special guests. Plus, acclaimed actor Robert Lindsay returns to Riverside nearly 50 years after making his London stage debut here to reflect on his remarkable life and career.

Three unforgettable events. Celebrate Riverside with us!

🎟️ Book now: https://riversidestudios.co.uk/whats-on/ =1&view=list&top_filter=all&event_type=81008
Support the next generation of creatives with every ticket.

11/05/2026

Recorded live at Riverside Studios as part of our 50th anniversary celebrations, Sir Lenny Henry joins Gyles Brandreth for a funny, moving and deeply personal episode of Rosebud with Gyles Brandreth recorded in front of a live audience in Hammersmith.

🎧 Listen now: https://ow.ly/ctPW50YXvh2
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Watch Rosebud Live at Riverside Studios — Sir Lenny Henry
https://ow.ly/15XC50YXvh1

Following the recording, Sir Lenny Henry heads out on his nationwide tour, Still At Large:
https://ow.ly/ybp650YXvh0

As our Riverside at 50 celebrations continue, we look forward to more special events celebrating Top of the Pops, TFI Friday and an evening with acclaimed actor Robert Lindsay.
Check our programme here: https://ow.ly/40Xa50YXvgZ

11/05/2026

Following an acclaimed table read, CUFFLINK comes to Riverside Studios this May for a staged reading of Anna Cleden’s gripping new political drama.

Set against the backdrop of a media frenzy surrounding a rising politician accused of a serious crime, CUFFLINK explores the uncomfortable space between truth, perception and public narrative.

“Cufflink is a formidable modern tragedy.”
“Shocking, emotional and hauntingly realistic.”
Riverside Studios I Wed 13 May, 7.30 pm
🎟 Book now: https://riversidestudios.co.uk/whats-on/iu-cufflink-rehearsed-reading/

06/05/2026

What does it take to protect the future of theatre?

Join multi-award-winning playwright Sir David Hare in conversation with SCRUM Artistic Director Lucie Dawkins for an urgent and inspiring discussion on the state of theatre-making in the UK, and the conditions creatives need to thrive in the face of an arts crisis.

Thu 21 May 2026 I 7.30pm Riverside Studios
Part of SCRUM Theatre Summer Workshop Series.

🎟️Book now: https://riversidestudios.co.uk/whats-on/Sl-david-hare-protecting-the-playing-space/

05/05/2026

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05/05/2026

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04/05/2026

Ever thought about trying acting but didn’t know where to start? This is your moment.

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll create and perform an original piece in just a few hours, no experience needed.

Led by Juliet Oldfield, it’s a relaxed, supportive space to explore, collaborate, and step into something new.

Sun 10 May, 15:00 Riverside Studios
Limited spaces — book now:
https://riversidestudios.co.uk/whats-on/pn-try-acting-step-into-the-spotlight/

01/05/2026

RIVERSIDE STUDIOS AT 50: AN EVENING WITH TOP OF THE POPS

“It’s still number one, it’s…” 🎶
Top of the Pops returns to Riverside Studios for a night of pure pop nostalgia.

Relive two classic 2001 episodes, then go behind the scenes in a live Q&A with presenter Jayne Middlemiss, alongside producer Chris Cowey, designer Miranda Jones, and special guests.

📅 Fri 5 June | 7PM
🎟️ Tickets on sale now: https://riversidestudios.co.uk/whats-on/SY-riverside-studios-at-50-an-evening-with-top-of-the-pops/

01/05/2026

RIVERSIDE STUDIOS AT 50: AN EVENING WITH TFI FRIDAY

As Riverside Studios turns 50, TFI Friday turns 30, and we’re celebrating with a special night of iconic moments and behind-the-scenes stories.

Expect ‘best of’ episodes + a live Q&A with the creatives who made it all happen.

Celebrate 30 years of chaos, music, and Britpop energy, right where it all happened.

Fri 29 May 2026 I 7PM
🎟️ Tickets on sale now: https://riversidestudios.co.uk/whats-on/SD-riverside-studios-at-50-an-evening-with-tfi-friday/

01/05/2026

RIVERSIDE STUDIOS AT 50: ROBERT LINDSAY IN CONVERSATION

As part of our 50th celebrations, Robert Lindsay returns to Riverside Studios, the stage of his London debut, for an unforgettable conversation about his life and career.

From BAFTA-winning roles to iconic stage performances, this is a rare chance to hear it all firsthand.

Sunday 31 May | 3:30PM
🎟️ Book now: https://riversidestudios.co.uk/whats-on/3G-riverside-studios-at-50-robert-lindsay-in-conversation/
Support the next generation of creatives with every ticket.

30/04/2026

Riverside Studios Productions and Ted Walliker present RON.
Our first in-house co-production, written and performed by Ted Walliker, marking the start of a new strand of bold, artist-led work.

RON is an absurd, violent, and darkly funny q***r odyssey about unrequited love, and how far we go to prove it.

Following a sold-out preview earlier this year, RON returns for a strictly limited run.

Written and performed by Ted Walliker I Directed by Lev Govorovski & Ted Walliker.

RON
13 June - 5 July
Riverside Studios I Studio 2
🎟 Tickets from £16
Link in bio - RON

28/04/2026

Go behind the scenes with Dee Anderson as she reveals the chaos, creativity, and imagination that brought Thunderbirds to life.

What was it really like growing up with Thunderbirds?

🎬 Plus a screening of Thunderbirds Episode 1
Misty Moon presents: Growing Up with Thunderbirds
Sat 2 May, 14:00 Riverside Studios
🎟️ Book now: https://riversidestudios.co.uk/whats-on/Ih-misty-moon-presents-growing-up-with-thunderbirds/

28/04/2026

“Heartsink roars to its climax… and left me with my heart feeling full” ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - All That Dazzles

Watch what audiences are saying 👇

“You will laugh. But you’ll also get that lump in your throat.”
“Richly compelling”
“Incredibly authentic”

A powerful story told with humour, honesty, and heart.
HeartsinkPlay - Until 10 May Riverside Studios
🎟️ Book now: https://riversidestudios.co.uk/whats-on/Gg-heartsink-starring-kathy-kiera-clarke-derry-girls/

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see Kathy Kiera Clarke (Derry Girls), Aden Gillett (Noises Off, National Theatre), Vikash Bhai (Twice BAFTA nominated, Limbo), and Megan Marszal (Helloween) in this bitingly witty medical comedy about a doctor who bec

26/04/2026

A more relaxed way to watch great films in Hammersmith, London 🎬
Our Special Screenings at Riverside Studios are designed to feel welcoming, comfortable and easy to enjoy.

- Silver Screen - (Mondays & Wednesdays)
Relaxed daytime cinema for over 60s with a complimentary hot drink and biscuits ☕

Michael
Mon 27 April · 11:30

The Rose of Nevada
Wed 29 April · 11:00

The Devil Wears Prada 2
Mon 4 May · 11:00
Wed 6 May · 11:00

- Parent and Baby - (Mondays)
A welcoming space for parents and carers with babies under 24 months 👶

The Rose of Nevada
Mon 27 April · 10:30

The Devil Wears Prada 2
Mon 4 May · 10:30

Book now:
https://riversidestudios.co.uk/whats-on/ =1&view=list&top_filter=all&event_type=101

25/04/2026