Ensemble Festival 2026

Taking place across East London’s spectacular waterside destination, Ensemble Festival 2026 explores identity, ritual, ecology, and collective experience through a dynamic mix of dance, gig theatre, circus, and physical storytelling.

Join us for two full days of free performances for all ages by some of the most exciting contemporary artists.

Highlights from the festival include:

Garbh by Shyam Dattani and Mira Salat – a contemporary reimagining of the Gujarati folk dance Garba, featuring visually rich choreography and design.

Fragments of Us by Talawa Theatre in collaboration with FUBUNATION and Sonia Hughes – a dance and spoken word performance exploring ancestry, belonging and shared experiences.

ElevateHer by Daughters of the Wire – an all-female wire walking performance celebrating female camaraderie and empowerment.

The Torch by Nigel “Kobby” Taylor – a vibrant gig-theatre experience blending Afrobeat, hip-hop, rap and storytelling to explore identity, legacy and self-discovery.

Stick and Stone by Ferdinando + Bernstein – a physical comedy performance using striking visual imagery to bring audiences together and reconnect with nature.

Balance by Brainfools – a circus-theatre show combining found objects and acrobatics to reflect on pub culture.

Captain C-Man by Cormac Mohally – a dazzling juggling and circus spectacle for audiences of all ages.

U.F.A by Cris Clown – a playful public space installation centred on a clown suspended in the middle of the street.

Domte by Nacho Flores – a poetic street circus duet inspired by mythology and transformation.

Water Silhouettes by Teatro en Movimiento Callejerx – a participatory performance using symbolic storytelling to explore themes of water scarcity.