For studios, theatres & performance spaces
A great space deserves a
full house.
We partner with theatres, studios, cafés, cultural centres and venues to programme original shows, classes, festivals and community events — so your space stays alive, full and talked about.
Why partner with The Roots
What your space gains
An empty stage costs money every night. We bring the work, the artists and the audience — so your space becomes the place people come back to.
Footfall
New audiences through your doors, week after week.
A full calendar
Shows, classes and events programmed so your space is never idle.
Community
Artists, learners and audiences who see your space as home.
Revenue
Ticket sales, class fees and more visits to your café or bar.
Reputation
Known as a cultural destination in your city.
Content
Every show and event creates photos and video for your channels.
How we work with your space
From an empty room to a full season
1.
Visit
We see your space and learn its audience, capacity, tech and timings.
2.
Curate
A programme matched to your space and the people around it.
3.
Produce
We bring the shows, artists, facilitators and promotion.
4.
Host
Our team runs each show, class or event on the day.
5.
Grow
We review footfall and feedback, then plan the next season together.
Our method — Intent → Content → Form: we start with what your space should become, then curate the work that gets it there.
What we bring
Programming for every kind of space
Start with one show or build a year-round calendar. Add what you like to your enquiry.
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Ways to work with us
Pick the format that fits your calendar
| Model | Commitment | Best for | You get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single show or event | One date | Trying us out, special occasions | A Roots show or event, fully run |
| Monthly series | One fixed slot a month | Building a regular audience | A recurring night people plan around |
| Studio classes | Weekly batches | Studios with daytime or weekend space | Acting and theatre classes in your space |
| Season | 6–12 weeks | Venues planning a themed season | A curated run of shows and events |
| Festival edition | Annual | Theatres and cultural centres | An edition of a Roots festival at your venue |
| Resident partner | Year-round | Spaces that want a full calendar | We programme and run your cultural calendar |
Commercial terms: [confirm — revenue share, fixed fee or co-production].
Resident programming partner
Your calendar, curated.
- A year-round mix of shows, classes, talks and festivals
- Artists and facilitators sourced and managed by us
- Joint promotion to our community and yours
- Regular reviews of footfall and feedback
Bring a festival to your space
Host an edition of our festivals.
- The Roots Short Play Festival and Shorts Live travel to partner venues
- Many short plays, many artists, one buzzing evening
- Brings new audiences and the artist community to your door
Artist residencies
Where new work is born.
Give your space to our fellows and resident artists. They create new work in your rooms — and premiere it on your stage, with open rehearsals and talks along the way.
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FAQs
What kind of spaces do you work with?
Theatres, auditoriums, black boxes, dance and acting studios, cafés, galleries, cultural centres and campuses. If people can gather and watch, we can programme it.
How do partnerships work commercially?
Depending on the space, we work on a revenue share, a fixed fee or as co-producers.
Do we need lights and sound?
No. We adapt work to basic setups and can bring lights and sound where a show needs them.
Who promotes the events?
We promote together — to our artist and audience community and on our social channels, alongside yours.
Can you run regular classes in our studio?
Yes. Weekly batches for adults and kids, plus weekend intensives and holiday camps.