Theatres · East Midlands
Nottingham Playhouse
In or near Burton Joyce.
Nottingham Playhouse is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Nottingham · 1.1 km
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
Nottingham Playhouse is located at postcode NG1 5AL, approximately 1.1 km from Nottingham railway station. Entry details are not specified, but the venue is wheelchair accessible.
About
Nottingham Playhouse is a working theatre in the United Kingdom, listed in OpenStreetMap as a public performance venue. Records date its origin to 1963. Address: Wellington Circus, Nottingham, NG1 5AL. Coordinates: 52.9539°, -1.1562°.
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Heritage listing
Nottingham Playhouse is a theatre in Nottingham, England. It was first established as a repertory theatre in 1948 when it operated from a former cinema in Goldsmith Street. Directors during this period included Val May and Frank Dunlop. The current building opened in 1963.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Nottingham Playhouse is a prominent theatre venue that offers a variety of performances, including dramas, comedies, and pantomimes. It is dedicated to community engagement and provides opportunities for local artists and audiences to experience high-quality theatre.
From the Wikipedia article
Nottingham Playhouse is a theatre in Nottingham, England. It was first established as a repertory theatre in 1948 when it operated from a former cinema in Goldsmith Street. Directors during this period included Val May and Frank Dunlop. The current building opened in 1963.
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Background
Description
The architect of the current theatre, constructed as an example of Modern architecture, was Peter Moro who had worked on the interior design of the Royal Festival Hall in London When the theatre was completed, it was controversial as it faces Nottingham Cathedral, designed in Gothic Revival style by Augustus Pugin. However, the buildings received a Civic Trust Award in 1965. Despite the modern external appearance and the circular auditorium walls, the theatre has a proscenium layout, seating an audience of 770. During the 1980s, when the concrete interiors were out of fashion, the Playhouse suffered from insensitive "refurbishment" that sought to hide its character. Since 1996, it has been…
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- Coordinates
- 52.9539, -1.1562
- District
- Nottingham
- Parish
- Nottingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- NG1 5AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Nottingham East
- Established
- 1963
- Nearest railway station
- Nottingham — 1.1 km
- Official site
- www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w36977572 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Nottingham Playhouse (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Nottingham Playhouse, Wellington Circus, Nottingham - geograph.org.uk - 4110935.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nottingham Playhouse?
- Nottingham Playhouse is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG1 5AL), in the parish of Nottingham, unparished area.
- What is Nottingham Playhouse?
- Nottingham Playhouse is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Nottingham Playhouse?
- The nearest railway station is Nottingham, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG1 5AL.
- When was Nottingham Playhouse built?
- Built or established in 1963.
- Who owns Nottingham Playhouse?
- Nottingham Playhouse is owned by | capacity = 770 Main House; 100 (Neville Studio).
- Is Nottingham Playhouse a listed building?
- Nottingham Playhouse is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- How do I get to Nottingham Playhouse?
- The nearest railway station is Nottingham, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NG1 5AL.