Shaftesbury Theatre, Victorian theatre in City of Westminster, England.
Shaftesbury Theatre was a Victorian theatre building with a horseshoe-shaped auditorium and roughly 1,200 seats designed by architect Charles J. Phipps. The design prioritized clear sightlines and good sound for all audience members.
Charles J. Phipps opened this building in 1888 in Westminster as part of his career designing theatres across Britain. It remained in operation until 1941, closing before the mid-20th century transformations of London's theatre district.
The theatre positioned itself as a major platform for performing arts in London, presenting numerous theatrical productions and musicals throughout its existence.
The venue was located in Westminster's theatre district and offered traditional theatre facilities alongside modern stage equipment. Visitors could experience the carefully designed auditorium layout that ensured comfortable viewing from all seating areas.
The building was one of Phipps' later projects and showcased his refined understanding of audience comfort and room acoustics developed over decades. It represented the culmination of his extensive experience in theatre construction.
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: October 20, 1888
Architects: Charles J. Phipps
Official opening: October 20, 1888
Capacity: 1196
GPS coordinates: 51.51250,-0.13010
Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:47
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