Theatre Royal Haymarket, West End theatre in St James's, London, England
Theatre Royal Haymarket is a theatre building in St James's, London, classified as a Grade I listed structure. The auditorium holds 888 seats distributed across several tiers that arrange themselves symmetrically around the stage.
John Nash designed the building, which opened in 1821 and represented the third theatre on this site. Recognition as a Grade I listed monument came in 1970, securing the preservation of the Georgian fabric.
The name Haymarket recalls an old hay market that once took place in this area. The building appears restrained and elegant from the outside, with pale Portland stone and classical columns framing the entrance.
The theatre sits within walking distance of Piccadilly Circus and Charing Cross stations, in a busy area with cafés and shops. The seating spreads across several levels, and spaces for special events are available by arrangement.
The Crown Estate owns the freehold of this theatre and manages it as part of its cultural portfolio. In 1873, the first afternoon theatre performance in London took place here, a novelty that later became common practice across the city.
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