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How to Make Art that Brings Housing Justice
A Dramatised Talk and Accredited, Interactive Workshop by SPID Theatre
Live History, See Social Change, Experience Community Action!
This 70 minute interactive experience has won 4 star reviews from publications including the Guardian. It was developed over the 7 years it took for SPID to successfully sue Grenfell's landlord, restore their neglected council estate building and win Client of the Year and London Awards from the Royal Institute of British Architects. It shares our inspiring history, includes a Q and A and delivers an accredited certificate showing that audiences have learned to use art for social change.
London touring dates: 15 June to 31 July including at at the newly refurbished SPID Theatre, Kensal House Estate, Ladbroke Grove, W10 5BQ
3pm Sat June 27
7.30pm Sat June 27
4pm Fri July 24
Venues: Performances happen at SPID’s partner theatres, council estates, museums and colleges throughout London
Cost: Tickets are £10 towards SPID’s costs, discounted to £5 for those experiencing housing injustice, with a donation option for those who can afford it. Half of any money raised by SPID will be donated to Grenfell United.
Ticket purchase link: Here
Running time: 70 mins
Age rating: 8+
Trigger warning: References to Grenfell Tower fire and housing negligence
Praise for SPID Theatre:
A love letter to estates, ★★★★ The Guardian
Next stop must be the Commons, ★★★★ The Morning Star
The moral is clear – we can win this!, ★★★★ The Big Issue
Demonstrates vibrantly how art can be change, ★★★★ Everything Theatre
A passionate defence of social housing, ★★★★ The Stage
‘The judges were profoundly moved by Helena Thompson’s humanity, resilience and infectious enthusiasm. Helena exemplifies the true agent of change: without access to power or wealth, she brought people together through clarity of vision, courage and an unshakeable belief in a fairer and more inclusive world. ' Citation from RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) , SPID Theatre Client Of The Year Award
Camden Fringe 2026
at SPID Theatre
SPID Theatre is proud to be part of the Camden Fringe for the second year running and is now welcoming enquiries from theatre-makers looking for a venue to stage their shows.
Camden Fringe applications are free to submit via Eventotron page HERE, with a participation fee payable once accepted, and ticket prices must fall between £5 and £20.
If you’re looking for a supportive, community-focused, off-West End space to present your work as part of the Camden Fringe, SPID Theatre would love to hear from you.
Open Mic Night
with El Crisis
In the
Future
Table Tennis
Youth Club
Film Nights
Karaoke
Audition and Monologue Training
To register interest:
Message 07903 861 674
Email youth@spidtheatre.com