artsdepot
North Finchley’s contemporary arts hub with two theatres, a gallery and studios under one roof. Programming spans touring drama, comedy, dance, family shows and local talent, with easy logistics (step-free access, lifts, cafés and nearby parking). Expect a friendly, community feel rather than ‘grand museum’ vibes—perfect for a relaxed evening show or a weekend family outing. Aim 2–3 hours if you pair a performance with the gallery and a coffee.
Opening Hours
What's not to miss inside?
Pentland Theatre
Main stage for touring drama, comedy and danceA modern, comfortable room where sightlines and sound are dialled for clarity—big-show polish without West End stress.
📍 Level 2
Studio Theatre
Intimate space for new writing and family workCloser to the performers, you catch breath, timing and micro-expressions that get lost in larger auditoria.
📍 Level 1
Gallery
Rolling visual-arts shows with a local/global mixExhibitions turn the foyers into a walking show—ideal pre-performance browsing.
📍 Public foyer & dedicated gallery
Family & Community Hub
Workshops, children’s theatre and access-first designBuggy-friendly routes, lifts and on-site cafés make bringing kids simple.
📍 Across foyers and studios
Inspire your Friends
- artsdepot opened in the mid-2000s as a purpose-built multi-arts venue for Barnet—rare in London’s largely repurposed arts spaces.
- The complex was designed so foyers double as gallery space—exhibitions are free and deliberately on your route to the theatres.
- Community casts and youth companies regularly share the same stages as national tours, an unusual level of professional-amateur crossover.
