Local Tottenham talent will take to the stage at one of London West End’s grandest theatres next week for the culmination of a Club-funded community performing arts programme.
‘West End in Tottenham’ is a unique partnership between Tottenham Hotspur and ATG Entertainment (ATG) bringing weekly arts sessions to the London Borough of Haringey. The sessions are delivered with funding from the Club for young people aged 10-17 and for a community theatre group for over-18s.
Through the programme students have been preparing for an upcoming performance of ‘Chronicles of Tottenham: A Time-Travelling Adventure’ that will celebrate the area’s arts and culture scene. The play tells the story of a group of schoolchildren who go back in time and take a journey through the history of the area, including the founding of Tottenham Hotspur.
The main performance will take place on Monday 23 June at one of the most iconic venues in London’s West End, the Lyceum Theatre, known for being the home of The Lion King musical.
Ledley King dropped into one of the rehearsals at Lancasterian Primary School today to oversee the group’s progress ahead of the show at the Lyceum.
He said: “I really enjoyed attending the rehearsal today, so a big thank you to the students for inviting me along. It was great to see their preparations for a play that honours the history of the area and the Club. I would encourage the students to keep focused on their rehearsals heading into the final week, and I am sure it will be a brilliant show at the Lyceum.”
Conor Hunt, Senior Creative Learning Manager for ATG Entertainment, added: “Bringing theatre and live entertainment to the heart of Tottenham has been a powerful reminder of how creativity thrives in community. It’s been incredibly exciting to collaborate with local groups, whose passion, talent, and stories have shaped every step of this journey. Together, we’ve built more than a show—we’ve created a celebration of identity, culture, and collective voice that truly belongs to Tottenham.”
West End in Tottenham is part of Tottenham Hotspur’s drive to provide life-changing opportunities for people in our area – creating a sport, leisure and entertainment destination around our Stadium and embracing the arts and culture. Haringey has been named the London Borough of Culture for 2027.
A recent study by EY found that, through increased events and activities around our Stadium, the Club contributes an additional £344m GVA to the area, including £296m in Haringey alone, with 4,000 jobs created for local people.