Masterclass Theatre Trust Announces Relocation and Change of Identity after 27 Years at the Theatre Royal Haymarket

After 27 inspiring years at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, Masterclass is entering a new chapter. From September 2025, Masterclass will relocate to Seven Dials Playhouse. The move will offer greater flexibility and fresh opportunities to connect with emerging artists, while maintaining a strong presence in the West End. 

As part of this transition, the organisation will update its name and visual identity to Masterclass Theatre Trust. The refreshed logo retains the familiar design, while replacing the Theatre Royal Haymarket crown icon with “Est. 1998”, to preserve the charity’s heritage and brand recognition, while embracing the next phase of its journey. 

Founded in 1998, Masterclass has nurtured tens of thousands of emerging young theatre makers through its free, year-round programme of masterclasses, creative workshops, career development opportunities and, of course, the TheatreCraft careers fair. Masterclass is also proud custodian of the Monologue Library created by The Mono Box.  From its new home at Seven Dials Playhouse, Masterclass will continue to deliver its programme at venues across London, with support from partners including LW Theatres, LW Tickets, Park Theatre, Jermyn Street Theatre, The Other Palace and others. Masterclass will also continue as lead producer of TheatreCraft, the UK’s largest free careers event for young people interested in off-stage roles.  

Clare Annamalai, Programme Director, said: 

“The Theatre Royal Haymarket has been our home for nearly three decades. We are grateful to everyone there who has supported our work and look forward to continuing the close relationship we have with our founding venue. But this move marks an exciting new era, and Seven Dials Playhouse offers us a fresh space in which to continue empowering the next generation of theatre makers. Masterclass has always fostered an inclusive community where young aspiring and emerging theatre professionals can learn, connect and grow. Now we have a home for that community with Seven Dials Playhouse, whose mission aligns with our own.” 

Amanda Davey, Chief Executive of Seven Dials Playhouse, said: 

“We are delighted to welcome Masterclass Theatre Trust to Seven Dials Playhouse. Their outstanding work in training and supporting emerging talent is renowned, and we are excited that they will be homed here with us for this, their next chapter. Seven Dials Playhouse is committed to providing space, support, training, and development opportunities for artists, specifically theatre makers, ensuring the next generation have the resources they need to thrive now and into the future.”