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Playhouse Theatre
In or near London.
Playhouse Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Charing Cross · 0.1 km
Getting there & planning your visit
The Playhouse Theatre is located in Westminster, London, with the nearest railway station being Charing Cross, just 0.1 km away. Entry details are not provided, but please note that the venue is not wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is WC2N 5DE.
About
Playhouse Theatre is a working theatre in the United Kingdom, listed in OpenStreetMap as a public performance venue. Address: Northumberland Avenue, London. Coordinates: 51.5070°, -0.1236°.
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Heritage listing
The Playhouse Theatre is a West End theatre in the City of Westminster, in Northumberland Avenue, near Trafalgar Square, central London. The theatre was built by F. H. Fowler and Hill with a seating capacity of 1,200. It was rebuilt in 1907 and retains its original substage machinery. As of November 2021, the theatre has been refurbished and advertised as the Kit Kat Club while it is hosting a revival of the musical Cabaret.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Playhouse Theatre is currently hosting the Kit Kat Club, where visitors can enjoy a vibrant performance atmosphere. The venue offers a unique experience with food and drink available, enhancing the overall entertainment.
From the Wikipedia article
The Playhouse Theatre is a West End theatre in the City of Westminster, in Northumberland Avenue, near Trafalgar Square, central London. The theatre was built by F. H. Fowler and Hill with a seating capacity of 1,200. It was rebuilt in 1907 and retains its original substage machinery. As of November 2021, the theatre has been refurbished and advertised as the Kit Kat Club while it is hosting a revival of the musical Cabaret.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5070, -0.1236
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- WC2N 5DE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Phone
- +44 20 7492 1548
- Established
- 1882
- Nearest railway station
- Charing Cross — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.atgtickets.com
Sources
- osm: w104081019 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Playhouse Theatre (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: MyNameIsRachelCorriePlayhouseTheatre20060329.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Playhouse Theatre?
- Playhouse Theatre is in London, United Kingdom (postcode WC2N 5DE), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is Playhouse Theatre?
- Playhouse Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Playhouse Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Charing Cross, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode WC2N 5DE.
- When was Playhouse Theatre built?
- Built or established in 1882.
- Who owns Playhouse Theatre?
- Playhouse Theatre is owned by ATG Entertainment.
- Is Playhouse Theatre a listed building?
- Playhouse Theatre is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- How do I get to Playhouse Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Charing Cross, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WC2N 5DE.