Embassy Theatre

The Embassy Theatre is a theatre in Swiss Cottage with 234 seats and a proscenium stage located within the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama complex. The facility includes rehearsal spaces, workshop areas, a control room, and a lighting bridge that support the productions.

The theatre opened its doors in September 1928 following the conversion of the Hampstead Conservatoire of Music and premiered its first production, The Yellow Streak, featuring Jeanne de Casalis. Between 1932 and 1939, director Ronald Adam oversaw the creation of more than 150 new productions, many of which later moved to West End theatres.

The venue functions as the main performance space for the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, where students showcase their work throughout the year. The school's training programs shape the creative work presented here regularly.

The theatre is conveniently located near Swiss Cottage station on the Jubilee line, making it easy to reach by public transport. Access from the station to the building is straightforward, so getting there is hassle-free.

The theatre has an unexpected connection to music, having been created from the conversion of the Hampstead Conservatoire of Music and thus preserving a piece of that musical heritage. This transformation shows how creative spaces can adapt to new purposes while maintaining their historical roots.

Location: London Borough of Camden

Inception: 1890

Official opening: 1890

Capacity: 234

Address: Eton Avenue, London, Camden, NW3 3HY, England

GPS coordinates: 51.54420,-0.17380

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:53