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Arcola Theatre an open house for new ideas London, United Kingdom

‘I was so excited when I found the Arcola, and discovered they were looking for volunteers. I had just moved to Hackney, and I really wanted to get involved in the local community – to make the Big Smoke feel a little smaller! So volunteering there was a great way of meeting friendly locals and getting to see some amazing free theatre. It’s a real hidden gem, well-loved by locals and a favourite amongst the acting community too – I served a drink to Alan Rickman once!’ Anna Levy, former volunteer at Arcola

60% audience from local boroughs of Hackney & islington

1,000 volunteers helped arcola theatre move to its new site

38% reduction in carbon footprint per employee in 2009

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