Theatres · London
Leicester Square Theatre
In or near Covent Garden.
Leicester Square Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Leicester Square · 0.1 km
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Leicester Square Theatre is a working theatre in the United Kingdom, listed in OpenStreetMap as a public performance venue. Address: 6, Leicester Place, London, WC2H 7BX. Limited wheelchair access (per OpenStreetMap). Coordinates: 51.5113°, -0.1301°.
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Official information
Leicester Square Theatre is a prominent venue located in the heart of London's West End, known for hosting a variety of performances including comedy, musicals, and live shows. The theatre has been adapted for greater accessibility, allowing a wider audience to enjoy its offerings.
From the Wikipedia article
The Leicester Square Theatre is a 400-seat theatre in Leicester Place, immediately north of Leicester Square, in the City of Westminster, London. It was previously known as Notre Dame Hall, Cavern in the Town and The Venue. The theatre hosts stand-up comedy, cabaret, music, plays and comedies.
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Background
History
The building originated as the Notre Dame Hall in 1953, replacing an earlier building that had been destroyed by World War II bombing, and part of the rebuild of the adjacent Notre Dame de France church; the hall was used as a French cultural centre for a time. It became a popular music venue in the 1960s under the name Cavern in the Town, regularly hosting beat music group the Small Faces. It was renamed Notre Dame Hall in the 1970s and presented the Rolling Stones and the Who, but specialised in punk music, hosting such acts as the Sex Pistols. In 1979, the Clash previewed material from London Calling here shortly before recording the album. In the mid-90s, Notre Dame Hall hosted The…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5113, -0.1301
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- WC2H 7BX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Phone
- +44 20 7734 2222
- Established
- 1953
- Nearest railway station
- Leicester Square — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.leicestersquaretheatre.com
Sources
- osm: n3758690563 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Leicester Square Theatre (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Leicester Square Theatre 20220914.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Leicester Square Theatre?
- Leicester Square Theatre is in London, United Kingdom (postcode WC2H 7BX), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is Leicester Square Theatre?
- Leicester Square Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Leicester Square Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester Square, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode WC2H 7BX.
- When was Leicester Square Theatre built?
- Built or established in 1953.
- Who owns Leicester Square Theatre?
- Leicester Square Theatre is owned by London International Arts Theatre.
- How do I get to Leicester Square Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester Square, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WC2H 7BX.