Memorials & monuments · London
Joan Littlewood - The Mother of Modern Theatre
In or near City of London.
Joan Littlewood - The Mother of Modern Theatre — Monument, dating to 2015-10-04.
Chris Holifield — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Stratford · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Joan Littlewood - The Mother of Modern Theatre is a public memorial in London, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the Stratford and Bow parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Stratford, about 0.3 km away. Postcode area E15.
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Official information
Joan Littlewood - The Mother of Modern Theatre is a tribute to the influential theatre director and playwright known for her innovative contributions to modern theatre. Visitors can explore her legacy and the impact she had on the performing arts, particularly in the UK.
Place summary
The Joan Littlewood Memorial is located in the London borough of Newham (postcode E15). It commemorates Joan Littlewood, a significant figure in modern theatre, recognised for her contributions to the field. The memorial highlights her influence and legacy within the arts community.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5427, 0.0009
- District
- Newham
- Parish
- Newham, unparished area
- Postcode
- E15 1BN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stratford and Bow
- Phone
- +44 20 8534 0310
- Nearest railway station
- Stratford — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.stratfordeast.com
Sources
- osm: n3774846938 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Joan Littlewood - The Mother of Modern Theatre?
- Joan Littlewood - The Mother of Modern Theatre is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E15 1BN), in the parish of Newham, unparished area.
- What is Joan Littlewood - The Mother of Modern Theatre?
- Joan Littlewood - The Mother of Modern Theatre — Monument, dating to 2015-10-04.
- How do I get to Joan Littlewood - The Mother of Modern Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Stratford, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode E15 1BN.
- Is Joan Littlewood - The Mother of Modern Theatre free to visit?
- Yes, Joan Littlewood - The Mother of Modern Theatre is free to enter.
- How do I get to Joan Littlewood - The Mother of Modern Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Stratford, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E15 1BN.