Theatres · London
Richmond Theatre
In or near Thames Ditton.
Richmond Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Richmond · 0.3 km
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Richmond Theatre, the nearest railway station is Richmond, located 0.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is TW9 1QJ. Entry is paid, and wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Richmond Theatre is a working theatre in the United Kingdom, listed in OpenStreetMap as a public performance venue. Records date its origin to 1899. Address: Little Green, Richmond, TW9 1QJ. Limited wheelchair access (per OpenStreetMap). Coordinates: 51.4620°, -0.3038°.
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Heritage listing
The present Richmond Theatre, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, is a British Victorian theatre located on Little Green, adjacent to Richmond Green. It opened on 18 September 1899 with a performance of As You Like It. One of the finest surviving examples of the work of theatre architect Frank Matcham, the building, in red brick with buff terracotta, is listed Grade II* by Historic England.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Richmond Theatre is a historic venue designed by Frank Matcham, established in 1899. It hosts a diverse array of performances including drama, musicals, opera, and family entertainment, making it a cultural hub for the community.
From the Wikipedia article
The present Richmond Theatre, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, is a British Victorian theatre located on Little Green, adjacent to Richmond Green. It opened on 18 September 1899 with a performance of As You Like It. One of the finest surviving examples of the work of theatre architect Frank Matcham, the building, in red brick with buff terracotta, is listed Grade II* by Historic England. John Earl, writing in 1982, described it as "[o]f outstanding importance as the most completely preserved Matcham theatre in Greater London and one of his most satisfying interiors."
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Background
History
seen in the distance]] The theatre, originally known as the Theatre Royal and Opera House, is structured into the familiar stalls, dress and upper circles, with four boxes at dress level. The auditorium is a mixture of gilt detailing and red plush fabrics, covering seats and front of circles. Its interior and exterior has been used as a movie set in many films (e.g. Evita, Topsy-Turvy, standing in for the Victorian Savoy Theatre, Finding Neverland—doubling as the Duke of York's Theatre, National Treasure: Book of Secrets—setting of Ford's Theatre) and TV programmes (e.g. Jonathan Creek). A new theatre company was formed in January 1950, with Oliver Gordon as resident producer. Members of…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4620, -0.3038
- District
- Richmond upon Thames
- Parish
- Richmond upon Thames, unparished area
- Postcode
- TW9 1QJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond Park
- Phone
- +44 20 8332 4500
- Established
- 1899
- Nearest railway station
- Richmond — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.atgtickets.com
Sources
- osm: w296360192 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Richmond Theatre (London) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Richmond Theatre - geograph.org.uk - 5337.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Richmond Theatre?
- Richmond Theatre is in London, United Kingdom (postcode TW9 1QJ), in the parish of Richmond upon Thames, unparished area.
- What is Richmond Theatre?
- Richmond Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Richmond Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Richmond, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode TW9 1QJ.
- When was Richmond Theatre built?
- Built or established in 1899.
- Who owns Richmond Theatre?
- Richmond Theatre is owned by Ambassador Theatre Group.
- Is Richmond Theatre a listed building?
- Richmond Theatre is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- How do I get to Richmond Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Richmond, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TW9 1QJ.