SPID Theatre’s ‘Streets in the Sky’ featured on ITV News

A Brutalist Icon Reimagined

Trellick Tower is more than just a landmark on the West London skyline; it is a "vertical village" with a complex history [00:18]. In this special report, ITV News joins SPID Theatre as we transform the tower into a living stage for our immersive production, Streets in the Sky [02:10].

The View from the Top

The segment features long-term residents like Sean O'Donal, who has lived in the tower for over 20 years. He counters the common misconceptions about high-rise living, noting that while he may not have a traditional backyard, his garden is "called London" [00:55]. The video explores the unique "dovetail" architectural design that reduces noise and maximizes space [00:42], as well as the building's journey from a place people were "desperate to leave" in the 1980s to its current Grade II listed cult status [01:02].

Theatre in the Walkways

Streets in the Sky was designed to give the public a real insight into the lives behind the concrete [02:17]. By bringing audiences directly into the building's walkways and spaces, SPID Theatre aims to advocate for the heritage of social housing while celebrating the tight-knit community that has seen the tower through its most challenging decades [02:36].