Playhouse Theatre, Grade II listed theatre in City of Westminster, England
The Playhouse Theatre stands near Trafalgar Square on Northumberland Avenue, featuring a main auditorium that accommodates 550 seats in an in-the-round configuration.
Originally opening as Royal Avenue Theatre in 1882, the venue underwent reconstruction in 1907 after damage from a collapsed railway station roof at Charing Cross.
The BBC utilized this theatre as a recording studio from 1951 to 1976, capturing performances from Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, and radio shows including The Goon Show.
The theatre entrance provides direct access from Northumberland Avenue, with nearby Underground stations at Embankment and Charing Cross serving multiple London transit lines.
In 2021, the interior transformed into the Kit Kat Club, converting the traditional proscenium layout into an immersive performance space for the musical Cabaret.
Location: City of Westminster
Official opening: 1987
Website: http://atgtickets.com/venues/playhouse-theatre
GPS coordinates: 51.50690,-0.12361
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:10
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