New End Theatre

New End Theatre was a small performance venue with approximately 80 seats located on New End street in the Hampstead area of north London. The space had been created from a former medical facility and featured an underground tunnel connecting different parts of the building.

The venue was founded in 1974 when an entrepreneur transformed a former mortuary into a theatre space. This marked the beginning of a significant period for theatre in the area, creating an outlet for experimental and contemporary work.

The theatre served as a place where contemporary playwrights could present new dramatic works to audiences in a small, dedicated space. Many productions that premiered here went on to reach larger stages and wider audiences.

The venue is no longer operating as a theatre and has been converted to a different use. Visitors can see the building's exterior, though access to the interior may be limited depending on its current purpose.

One of its successful productions, 'A Day in Hollywood / A Night in the Ukraine', eventually moved to London's West End theatres after proving itself here. This transfer demonstrated that work developed in this small space could find audiences in much larger venues.

Location: London Borough of Camden

Address: 27 New End, Hampstead, London, Camden, NW3 1JD, England

GPS coordinates: 51.55880,-0.17740

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:55