Open-air theatres · London
Fortune Playhouse
In or near City of London.
Fortune Playhouse — a open-air theatre in england london.
Martyn Pattison — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Barbican · 0.4 km
About
Fortune Playhouse is a open-air theatre located in england london. A British open-air theatre presenting summer-season productions in a garden, park, ruin or natural amphitheatre setting. theatre in Elizabethan London
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Place summary
Fortune Playhouse is an open-air theatre located in London, established in 1600. It is notable for being one of the earliest theatres in the city, contributing to the rich history of English theatre during the Renaissance. Its design and performances played a significant role in the development of dramatic arts in Britain.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5228, -0.0939
- District
- Islington
- Parish
- Islington, unparished area
- Postcode
- EC1Y 0SE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Islington South and Finsbury
- Established
- 1600
- Nearest railway station
- Barbican — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q611390 (CC0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fortune Playhouse?
- Fortune Playhouse is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC1Y 0SE), in the parish of Islington, unparished area.
- What is Fortune Playhouse?
- Fortune Playhouse — a open-air theatre in england london.
- How do I get to Fortune Playhouse?
- The nearest railway station is Barbican, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode EC1Y 0SE.
- When was Fortune Playhouse built?
- Built or established in 1600.
- How do I get to Fortune Playhouse?
- The nearest railway station is Barbican, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EC1Y 0SE.