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Performer Applications for Final Scratch Renaissance Nights are open!

04 February 2026

Performer Applications Now Open for the Final Scratch Renaissance Nights At Chisenhale Dance Space (CDS), we believe every artist deserves a platform to experiment, take risks, and test new ideas.... Read more

Introducing: DIY NIGHTS – Low Cost Performance Hires

03 June 2025

Are you tired of waiting around for someone else to give you permission to perform? Make it happen yourself! DIY Nights are CDS’s new performance programme created in the spirit... Read more

Interval: an international pause point for artists’ sustainability

18 December 2025

We’re excited to share the outcomes of INTERVAL – a three-day retreat for artists that took place in August 2025 – including a short film by Daniel Frampton (Immanent Productions)... Read more

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Cherilyn Albert

Cherilyn Albert is a London based dance artist and Artistic Director of Instigate Unknown Dance Company. They have over 10 years professional experience choreographing, teaching and performing across the UK... Read more

Chen Xu

Chen Xu is a non-binary performance-maker, actor, and musician from China. With an MFA degree in Classical and Contemporary Text (Acting) from Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, they have been acting... Read more

Loren McK

Loren McK is an Artist, Access Support Advisor and Researcher based in South East London. They are invested in community, queerness, and conversation as resources for creative practice and co-creation.... Read more