Almeida Theatre

Who we are

The Almeida is a London theatre company with a national and international reputation for producing work of the highest standard - achieving recognition through consistent critical acclaim, increasing national reach, international profile, full houses and breadth of audiences. 

Based in Islington the Almeida Theatre began life as a literary and scientific society – complete with library, lecture theatre and laboratory. We are known for creating brave, ambitious, compelling theatre.

The company is led by Artistic Director Rupert Goold and Executive Director Denise Wood and under Rupert’s artistic leadership the heart of the Almeida’s vision is to make bold work which challenges and questions theatre, and the world we live in; bringing together the most exciting artists to interrogate, provoke, inspire and entertain audiences through new writing and reinvigorated classics.

In addition to the main repertoire, there is an events programme including live and digital content, a full range of activities for young people, and productions regularly transfer to the West End and beyond.

The Almeida is supported by Arts Council England and raises further income through ticket sales and the support of generous individual givers and corporate sponsors.