What is jacksons lane?

Jacksons Lane is a well-renowned multi-arts venue situated in the north London borough of Haringey, UK. It was founded in 1975 as a community center and activity hub for children and young people who were from the poorest socio-economic backgrounds. In 2015, it celebrated its 40th anniversary of providing arts, community, and audiences with accessible cultural experiences.

Jacksons Lane is recognized for its diverse programming of contemporary and traditional circus, dance, drama, music, comedy, and multi-art form performances. The venue aims to showcase the best in-demand performance art across generations and cultures, encouraging inclusivity and access to the arts.

The venue also provides year-round classes and workshops in physical theatre, circus, and clowning for people of all ages and abilities. Jacksons Lane offers state-of-the-art facilities for performances, as well as for community events, corporate meetings, and private functions.

In addition to promoting emerging and underrepresented performers, Jacksons Lane supports cultural initiatives such as the London International Mime Festival and the Circus Evolution research project. Its mission is to make performing arts accessible to all and to inspire people with the transformative power of the shared experience of live performance.