Major Grant: Jerwood Space

In 2024, Jerwood Space received a major grant of £480,000 to support a substantial refurbishment of the building to enable rehearsal space to continue to be offered at a subsidised rate.

 

 Jerwood Space was established by Jerwood Foundation in Southwark in 1998 as a dedicated rehearsal space providing theatre, musical theatre, opera and dance companies with an outstanding environment within which to create their work. Whilst consistently the first-choice venue for West End producers Jerwood Space has also maintained its not-for-profit status allowing access not just for those at the top of the commercial live entertainment industry but also for emerging theatre-makers through a model of subsidised space. 

 

Katharine Goodison, Trustee, Jerwood Foundation said: 

‘The Trustees are delighted that Jerwood Foundation has maintained its support of Jerwood Space by making a major grant of £480,000 to enable completion of this refurbishment. Our commitment to emerging talent and excellence within the performing arts will be well-served by the work which will be created within the building over many years to come.  

Peter Wilkinson, Director of Jerwood Space said: 

‘This grant will ensure we are able to continue to offer future subsidy and maintain our rich history of support and excellent spaces, whilst pushing an environmentally sustainable operating practice moving forwards. 

Jerwood Foundation’s ongoing support over the last 27 years has allowed the Space to thrive and remain a committed provider of rehearsal space for the theatre sector globally.’ 

For more information, please visit Jerwood Space

April 2, 2025