Theatres · London
Phoenix Theatre
In or near Covent Garden.
Phoenix Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Tottenham Court Road · 0.2 km
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
The nearest railway station to the Phoenix Theatre is Tottenham Court Road, located 0.2 km away. Entry details are not specified, but the venue is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is WC2H 0JP.
About
Phoenix Theatre is a working theatre in the United Kingdom, listed in OpenStreetMap as a public performance venue. Address: Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0JP. Coordinates: 51.5145°, -0.1294°.
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Heritage listing
The Phoenix Theatre is a West End theatre in the London Borough of Camden, located in Charing Cross Road (on the corner of Flitcroft Street). The entrances are on Phoenix Street and Charing Cross Road. The Phoenix Theatre was built on a site of a former factory which was later replaced by a music hall named the Alcazar.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Phoenix Theatre is a historic venue in London's West End, known for hosting a variety of live theatre productions. With a Grade II listed Italian style interior, it offers a classic theatre experience and features acclaimed shows from renowned playwrights.
From the Wikipedia article
The Phoenix Theatre is a West End theatre in the London Borough of Camden, located in Charing Cross Road (on the corner of Flitcroft Street). The entrances are on Phoenix Street and Charing Cross Road. The Phoenix Theatre was built on a site of a former factory which was later replaced by a music hall named the Alcazar.
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Background
Description
Built for Sidney Bernstein, Baron Bernstein, the theatre was designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, Bertie Crewe and Cecil Massey. It has a restrained neoclassical exterior, but an interior designed in an Italianate style by director and designer Theodore Komisarjevsky. Vladimir Polunin copied works by Tintoretto, Titian, Pinturicchio, and Giorgione. It has a fire curtain that depicts Jacopo del Sellaio's The Triumph of Love. There are golden engravings in the auditorium, and red seats, carpets and curtains. This look is based on traditional Italian theatres. There are decorated ceilings and sculpted wooden doors throughout the building. It opened on 24 September 1930 with the premiere of…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5145, -0.1294
- District
- Camden
- Parish
- Camden, unparished area
- Postcode
- WC2H 0JP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Holborn and St Pancras
- Established
- 1930
- Nearest railway station
- Tottenham Court Road — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.thephoenixtheatre.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w107056902 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Phoenix Theatre, London (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: PhoenixTheatre.png (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Phoenix Theatre?
- Phoenix Theatre is in London, United Kingdom (postcode WC2H 0JP), in the parish of Camden, unparished area.
- What is Phoenix Theatre?
- Phoenix Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Phoenix Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Tottenham Court Road, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode WC2H 0JP.
- When was Phoenix Theatre built?
- Built or established in 1930.
- Who owns Phoenix Theatre?
- Phoenix Theatre is owned by ATG Entertainment.
- Is Phoenix Theatre a listed building?
- Phoenix Theatre is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- How do I get to Phoenix Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Tottenham Court Road, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WC2H 0JP.