Open Space Theatre, Theatre venue in Tottenham Court Road, London, England
Open Space Theatre was an experimental performance venue that initially operated in a converted basement space on Tottenham Court Road before relocating to an Art Deco building on Euston Road in 1976. The new site offered expanded seating capacity and improved technical facilities for staging productions.
Charles Marowitz and Thelma Holt founded Open Space Theatre in 1968 as a space for experimental productions in a basement setting. The venture grew and relocated to a larger facility with improved resources within its first decade of operation.
The venue became known for presenting daring reworkings of classic plays, bringing fresh interpretations to familiar texts for audiences interested in experimental theatre. These productions attracted artists and theatergoers who wanted to see established works reimagined in unexpected ways.
The building is accessible by public transport, with nearby Underground stations providing convenient access to the location. Since it remains an active theatre space, visitors should check in advance for current performances and programming information.
The archives and records from Open Space Theatre are preserved in the Victoria and Albert Museum's Theatre and Performance collection. This documentation makes the venue a valuable source for understanding the experimental theatre movement that flourished in London during the 1970s.
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