 Hosting a broad and varied programme of performances and events, Organisations who have been based at the venue include East London Dance, Urban Development, Theatre Venture, and the Newham Youth and Community Education Service.The University of East London's Institute of Performing Arts Development (iPAD) and the London International Festival of Theatre (LIFT) are also working in partnership with the centre.Stratford Circus is situated on a site which was occupied by a chemical works until the 1970s.