Theatres · London
London Astoria
In or near Covent Garden.
London Astoria — a cinema heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Tottenham Court Road · 0.0 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
London Astoria is a cinema heritage located in england-london, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Official information
Soho Place is a new theatre located in the heart of London, offering a variety of performances including plays and events. It features an intimate setting with modern facilities and aims to provide an inclusive experience for all visitors.
Place summary
London Astoria is a theatre located in London. It is known for its historical significance in the entertainment industry.
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Background
History
The Astoria was built on the site of a former Crosse & Blackwell warehouse and opened in 1927 as a cinema. It was designed by Edward A. Stone, who also designed subsequent Astoria venues at Brixton (now the Brixton Academy), Old Kent Road, Finsbury Park and Streatham. When first constructed, the building was four storeys tall with a decorative frieze cornice surrounding its exterior. The original interior was styled as a square proscenium theatre consisting of a panelled barrel-vault ceiling supported by large columns, a viewing balcony and had false viewing boxes, which actually contained the organ pipes. From 1928, the basement was used as a ballroom dancing salon. The venue's interior…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.5158, -0.1306
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- W1D 3BG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Phone
- 0330 333 5961
- Established
- 1976
- Nearest railway station
- Tottenham Court Road — 0 km
- Official site
- sohoplace.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q3258938 (CC0)
- wikipedia: London Astoria (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is London Astoria?
- London Astoria is in London, United Kingdom (postcode W1D 3BG), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is London Astoria?
- London Astoria — a cinema heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to London Astoria?
- The nearest railway station is Tottenham Court Road, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode W1D 3BG.
- When was London Astoria built?
- Built or established in 1976.
- Who owns London Astoria?
- London Astoria is owned by Festival Republic.
- How do I get to London Astoria?
- The nearest railway station is Tottenham Court Road, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode W1D 3BG.