The Broadway is Barking's main performance venue, occupying a refurbished interwar building right by the town hall. Programming leans towards comedy, music, family shows, and community theatre rather than the West End touring circuit — but the 800-seat main auditorium is one of the largest in east London, and the venue draws name comics doing tour warm-ups.
If you are in Barking for a day trip, the Broadway is not a destination in itself, but check the listings if you are staying in the area. The building also houses a studio space and the borough's main library, so it doubles as a community hub.