Virtual Team Meeting In December 2024, I traded the cold winter of England for the warmth of Mandeville in sunny Jamaica. I’d like to...

“Our storytelling project continues in 2025, and I am so happy to be bringing it to ten more nursery settings across Barking and Dagenham...

Natalie joined the Boathouse in October 2024, and it’s been wonderful having her on board. She shares her experience of being part of the...

In this special edition of BD Giving's Nine Miles East Podcast , BD Giving host Elvire Matu returns to The Boathouse Studio to speak...

On the evening of November 28th, The Boathouse Studios once again came alive with music, performance, laughter and great food as we...

On Friday 25th October we screened the 1976 classic film Pressure as part of our ongoing development of a community cinema at The...

Jan Rosser is an artist based in Barking, living along the River Roding. She studied Fine Art at Sir John Moore’s University in...

As The Boathouse Studios in Barking marks its 10th anniversary, we celebrate the unique partnership that has played a crucial role in our...

Shadene Palmer - Social Media Manager, Carole Pluckrose - CEO & Artistic Director, Carl Blackburn - Chief Operations Officer, Julie Wedge...

When we first set up the Boathouse Studios 10 years ago, it really was an adventure. For many years before when I was leading Arc Theatre...

In January we shared the start of our Storytelling Project across early years and childcare settings in Barking and Dagenham. Now two...

At the age of 33 I retired from professional basketball. The years of high intensity running, jumping and landing took its toll on my...

The first book I remember was a bedtime story read to me by my dad. It was called, ‘The Adventures of Uncle Lubin’.  It was quite a dark...

After a successful year with the Flying Seagulls Project and the generous funding from the Asda Foundation, we wanted to treat our...

We'd like to say a huge thank you to the ASDA Foundation (Asda Barking) for their generous funding that made our recent Stay and Play...

Friday, November 17th, was a special evening at the Boathouse studios as we unveiled the Janet Corcoran Memorial Library—a tribute to a...

The Boathouse Studios was launched in 2014 as an exciting, multi-purpose arts and events venue within the Malthouse, a lovingly restored...

Our founder, CEO and Artistic Director Carole Pluckrose joins Barking & Dagenham Giving - Everyone Included, on their 9 Mile East Podcast...

Ten Top Tips for great story telling in early years settings Stories, how they shape our world ​ The stories we hear as children help to...

We are delighted to announce that out of over one hundred applications, we are one of the eight proud winners of the GROW Fund Grant!...