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Theatres · London

Arts Theatre

In or near Covent Garden.

♿ Wheelchair accessible4.6 · 2,219 Google reviews

Arts Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.

Arts Theatre, theatres in London

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
2 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Leicester Square · 0.1 km
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Arts Theatre is a working theatre in the United Kingdom, listed in OpenStreetMap as a public performance venue. Address: 6-7, Great Newport Street, London, WC2H 7JB. Coordinates: 51.5121°, -0.1276°.

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Official information

The Arts at Marble Arch is a new cultural venue in London's Theatreland, set to open in Summer 2026. It aims to provide a space for world-class entertainment and will continue the legacy of the Arts Theatre as it approaches its centenary.

From the Wikipedia article

The Arts Theatre is a theatre in Great Newport Street, in Westminster, Central London. It opened on April 20, 1927.

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Background

History

It opened on 20 April 1927 as a members-only club for the performance of unlicensed plays, thus avoiding theatre censorship by the Lord Chamberlain's office. It was one of a small number of committed, independent theatre companies, including the Hampstead Everyman, the Gate Theatre Studio and the Q Theatre, which took risks by producing a diverse range of new and experimental plays, or plays that were thought to be commercially non-viable on the West End. The theatrical producer Norman Marshall referred to these as 'The Other Theatre' in his 1947 book of the same name. The theatre opened with a revue by Herbert Farjeon entitled Picnic, produced by Harold Scott and with music by Beverley…

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Coordinates
51.5121, -0.1276
District
Westminster
Parish
Westminster, unparished area
Postcode
WC2H 7JB
Parliamentary constituency
Cities of London and Westminster
Phone
+44 20 7836 8463
Established
1927
Nearest railway station
Leicester Square0.1 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Arts Theatre?
Arts Theatre is in London, United Kingdom (postcode WC2H 7JB), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
What is Arts Theatre?
Arts Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Arts Theatre?
The nearest railway station is Leicester Square, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode WC2H 7JB.
When was Arts Theatre built?
Built or established in 1927.
Who owns Arts Theatre?
Arts Theatre is owned by Consolidated Development.
How do I get to Arts Theatre?
The nearest railway station is Leicester Square, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WC2H 7JB.