 In 2005 the centre started a series of sell out monthly cabaret nights in its smaller studio space, with a number of well known West End performers being booked.Norden Farm has a number of resident companies including 1157, which aims to produce unique, daring and controversial work as well as Troublemaker Theatre Company, who run the award-winning Norden Lights youth theatre.It hosts the annual Shakespeare As You Like It (SHAYLI) event, at which primary schools create and perform drama inspired by Shakespeare's work.