The Fleet Street Quarter will launch ‘Assembly’, a remarkable open-air amphitheatre created by Urban Radicals, AKT II and Millimetre for the London Festival of Architecture 2024, set against the historic backdrop of Kings College London’s Maughan Library Courtyard.
The new outdoor theatre will host a series of incredible free alfresco performances, talks, public debates and workshops throughout the summer from 11 June – 31 July hosted with key cultural partners such as Sadler’s Wells, Kings College London, London Metropolitan University, Troubadour Stageworks, and more
On Tuesday 11 June, 12:30pm – 1:00pm, the Fleet Street Quarter will celebrate the opening of Assembly, with a captivating performance from the world-renowned YAMATO: The Drummers of Japan, brought to the amphitheatre by Sadler’s Wells. Kicking off an exhilarating summer arts and culture programme, the dynamic Japanese Taiko drumming group will dazzle visitors and local workers with a midday performance of their new show Hinotori – The Wings of Phoenix.
That evening, from 5:30pm, Troubadour Stageworks return to the Quarter, bringing their unique performance ‘Fix the Folio’ back after a successful run in FSQ last year. Audiences will see 36 Shakespeare Plays in 45 Minutes, with six original songs and containing at least one line from every play in The First Folio.
‘Assembly’ is located in King’s College London’s historic Maughan Library courtyard and offers a unique space for the community to come together and celebrate diversity and artistry. The amphitheatre is designed with inclusivity in mind, freely open to the public. It seats 50 guests and is fully wheelchair accessible.
Throughout the summer until 31 July, visitors can expect a jam-packed line-up of free performances, talks, public debates, and art workshops, with the full programme to be released in the coming days.
Click here to view the programme – please note more events are to be announced!
Lucy French, CEO of the Fleet Street Quarter, said: “We are very excited to unveil ‘Assembly’, the City’s first modern day amphitheatre which celebrates the Fleet Street Quarter’s vibrant cultural heritage and diversity. The inaugural performance by the YAMATO Drummers on 11 June marks the beginning of an exciting summer season filled with artistic expression and community experiences.
We’re delighted to partner with the London Festival of Architecture, to introduce this contemporary amphitheatre, the first in the City in 2000 years, set against the incredible backdrop of the Quarter’s rich cultural history, celebrating two millennia of the Quarter’s innovation and inclusivity.”
