LIFT

London International Festival of Theatre

We present unique cultural experiences sharing the stories of the world across London.

9 June

LIFT

FESTIVAL HACK

A day of play and prototyping to enhance a London-wide festival with code and creativity...

30 May - 15 June 2013

Belarus Free Theatre

Trash Cuisine

"One of the most powerful and vividly resourceful underground companies on the planet."
New York Times

24 - 25 June - Shubbak 2013

Company O

Madame Plaza

"The Aïtas’ powerful, harshly soulful voices are reminiscent of both Muslim calls to prayer and flamenco ballads of passion and longing."

New York Times

25 June - Shubbak 2013

Collectif Kahraba

Seven + 7

An adventure through light and shadow in which the moon breaks and disappears...

Derry City of Culture 2013

Hofesh Shechter Company

Political Mother: Derry~Londonderry Uncut

"Manically, crazily brilliant and will live long in the memory of all who attended..."

Culture Northern Ireland

LIFT 2012

STREB: EXTREME ACTION

HUMAN EYE

Surprises: STREB - One Extraordinary Day reached its breath-taking finale at the London Eye, as 32 daring performers inhabited every other spoke of this towering, iconic landmark...…

LIFT 2012

Elevator Repair Service

Gatz

"The most extraordinary stage show in London at the moment - or, maybe ever" 

The Guardian

LIFT 2012

Iraqi Theatre Company

Romeo and Juliet in Baghdad

"The play encompasses old and new, beautiful and ugly, tackling the underlying issues of post-war Iraq with a sharpness that cuts to the bone"

The Arab Review

LIFT 2012

SKY WALK

SURPRISES: STREB

Against the morning sky, 3 dancers majestically walked down the iconic contours of City Hall…

LIFT 30th Birthday

Michael Pinsky

Plunge

"Imagining a world where St Paul's Cathedral, the Donmar Warehouse and the Athenaeum are all under water powerfully makes the climate change point"

The Guardian

LIFT 2012

Requardt & Rosenberg

Motor Show

"Sometimes romantic, sometimes surreal, sometimes erotic, but always absolutely fascinating..."

Whats On Stage

LIFT 2012

Directed by Renato Rocha

The Dark Side of Love

"Immensely evocative... the performances are impressive and bravely intimate..."

Financial Times

LIFT 2012

Back to Back Theatre

Ganesh vs the Third Reich

"...the sort of theatre that we need to see more of on our stages here in the UK..."

A Younger Theatre

Call for artists proposals

LIFT V&A residency

DEADLINE 28 MAY

5 weeks to explore the V&A's building and rich collections – from grand sweeping staircases and lofty balconies to dark basements and undiscovered corridors...