"The Victorian building is set to become a 2,300-capacity venue, which the company says will showcase 'a wide range of artists'. The building dates back to 1896, when it was used as a theatre and opera house, before closing its doors in 1933. After that, it became a cinema - though this, too, closed in 1969."
"The venue was reborn as Stratford Rex for a decade from 1996 to 2007, during which time everyone from Gregory Isaacs to Foo Fighters graced its stage. Since, the building has hosted a short-lived club, Sync London, and a humble trampoline park, which closed after the pandemic."
"'The Rex has been part of London's musical heritage,' said the company's CEO Steve Ball, 'and we're delighted to have the opportunity both to breathe life back into it and to grow our portfolio of spaces'."
The Rex on Stratford High Street, a Victorian building dating back to 1896, is being revived by the Columbo Group, the team behind Phonox and Jazz Café. Originally a theatre and opera house, the building has had a varied history including periods as a cinema, bingo hall, and reggae venue. After hosting Stratford Rex from 1996 to 2007 with performances from artists like Gregory Isaacs and Foo Fighters, it subsequently housed a trampoline park. The £15m redevelopment will create a 2,300-capacity venue showcasing diverse artists, addressing the challenging landscape for independent UK venues while bringing employment and entertainment to Newham residents.
Read at Time Out London
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