Theatres · London
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
Also known as: Lyric
In or near Tyburn.
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hammersmith (Circle and Hammersmith & City lines) · 0.1 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre is a working theatre in the United Kingdom, listed in OpenStreetMap as a public performance venue. Also known as: Lyric. Coordinates: 51.4931°, -0.2264°.
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Official information
The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre is a venue that hosts a variety of theatrical performances, including family-friendly shows and dramatic productions. It features a diverse lineup of events throughout the year, showcasing both new works and classic plays.
From the Wikipedia article
The Lyric Theatre, also known as the Lyric Hammersmith, is a nonprofit theatre on Lyric Square, off King Street, Hammersmith, London.
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Background
History
The Lyric Theatre was originally a music hall established in 1888 on Bradmore Grove, Hammersmith. and then in 1895 by the English theatrical architect Frank Matcham. The 1895 reopening, as The New Lyric Opera House, was accompanied by an opening address by the famous actress Lillie Langtry. It has two main performance areas: the Main House, a 565-seat 19th-century auditorium maintaining the original design which hosts its main productions; and the 120-seat Studio, which houses smaller productions by up-and-coming companies. The Lyric also presents frequent Lyric Children and Lyric Music performances as well as Sunday Night Comedy. it was nominated in the 'community benefit' and 'tourism and…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4931, -0.2264
- District
- Hammersmith and Fulham
- Parish
- Hammersmith and Fulham, unparished area
- Postcode
- W6 0QL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hammersmith and Chiswick
- Established
- 1895
- Nearest railway station
- Hammersmith (Circle and Hammersmith & City lines) — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.lyric.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w29205167 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Lyric Theatre (Hammersmith) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The lyric hammersmith.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lyric Hammersmith Theatre?
- Lyric Hammersmith Theatre is in London, United Kingdom (postcode W6 0QL), in the parish of Hammersmith and Fulham, unparished area.
- What is Lyric Hammersmith Theatre?
- Lyric Hammersmith Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lyric Hammersmith Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Hammersmith (Circle and Hammersmith & City lines), about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode W6 0QL.
- When was Lyric Hammersmith Theatre built?
- Built or established in 1895.
- Who owns Lyric Hammersmith Theatre?
- Lyric Hammersmith Theatre is owned by Lyric Theatre Hammersmith Ltd.
- How do I get to Lyric Hammersmith Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Hammersmith (Circle and Hammersmith & City lines), about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode W6 0QL.