Cochrane Theatre

Cochrane Theatre is a theatre building located on Southampton Row in Camden featuring a traditional proscenium stage design. The venue includes 41 counterweight flying bars, an orchestra pit for up to 16 musicians, and a single-level auditorium with 314 seats arranged to provide clear views of the stage.

The building was constructed in 1963 by the London County Council and named after Jeannetta Cochrane, who specialized in costume and stage design. The choice reflected her important influence on theatre and design practices.

The theatre was the main performance space for Theatre Design Course students at Central School of Art & Design for many years. It served as an essential place where they applied what they learned about stage and costume work.

The theatre hosted traditional stage productions and was also used for television recordings. Its compact size and direct sightlines made it suitable for intimate performances and training purposes.

The venue attracted television productions from major broadcasters like Channel 4 and ITV for shows filmed in recent years. This use as a recording studio demonstrated its versatility beyond traditional stage performances.

Location: London Borough of Camden

Inception: 1963

Architects: London County Council

Official opening: 1963

GPS coordinates: 51.51917,-0.12028

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:42