Windmill Theatre, Theatre in Soho, London, United Kingdom
The Windmill Theatre occupies a building with an auditorium of 322 seats across two levels, featuring a stage area in Great Windmill Street.
Laura Henderson purchased and transformed the Palais de Luxe cinema into the Windmill Theatre in 1930, opening its doors on June 15, 1931.
The venue introduced Revudeville performances in 1932, presenting continuous variety shows that included motionless nude tableaux known as the Windmill Girls.
The theatre maintained continuous operations throughout World War II, utilizing underground floors as protection during air raids for performers and spectators.
Many British entertainment figures started their careers at this theatre, including Peter Sellers, Bruce Forsyth, and Tony Hancock during the post-war period.
Location: City of Westminster
Official opening: June 15, 1931
Address: 17-19 Great Windmill Street, London, W1D 7LF, England
GPS coordinates: 51.51130,-0.13410
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:49
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