artsdepot

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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.

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Opening Hours

Sunday: 10:00 – 16:00

Monday: 08:30 – 17:30

Tuesday: 08:30 – 17:30

Wednesday: 08:30 – 17:30

Thursday: 08:30 – 17:30

Friday: 08:30 – 17:30

Saturday: 10:00 – 17:00

What's not to miss inside?

Pentland Theatre

Main stage for touring drama, comedy and dance

A modern, comfortable room where sightlines and sound are dialled for clarity—big-show polish without West End stress.

Arrive 15 minutes early to clock how the lighting design ‘sets the mood’ before curtain up.

📍 Level 2

Studio Theatre

Intimate space for new writing and family work

Closer to the performers, you catch breath, timing and micro-expressions that get lost in larger auditoria.

Sit two or three rows back; watch how actors use corners and aisles to redraw the stage.

📍 Level 1

Gallery

Rolling visual-arts shows with a local/global mix

Exhibitions turn the foyers into a walking show—ideal pre-performance browsing.

Pick one work before and after the show; note how the performance changes your read of it.

📍 Public foyer & dedicated gallery

Family & Community Hub

Workshops, children’s theatre and access-first design

Buggy-friendly routes, lifts and on-site cafés make bringing kids simple.

Scan the noticeboards for drop-ins; book a workshop to pair with a matinee.

📍 Across foyers and studios

🤓 Fun Facts

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.

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