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Theatres · London

Stratford East

Also known as: Theatre Royal Stratford East

In or near City of London.

♿ Wheelchair accessible4.5 · 1,372 Google reviews

Stratford East is a theatre in the United Kingdom.

Stratford East, theatres in London

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
2 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Stratford · 0.3 km
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Stratford East is a working theatre in the United Kingdom, listed in OpenStreetMap as a public performance venue. OpenStreetMap heritage rating: 2/5. Address: Gerry Raffles Square, London, E15 1BN. Also known as: Theatre Royal Stratford East. Coordinates: 51.5426°, 0.0009°.

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Official information

Stratford East is a cultural venue that hosts a variety of theatrical performances, including plays, comedy shows, and special events. Visitors can enjoy diverse productions that reflect contemporary themes and artistic expressions.

From the Wikipedia article

Stratford East, formerly known as Theatre Royal Stratford East, is a 460-seat Victorian producing theatre in Stratford in the London Borough of Newham. Since 1953, it has been the home of the Theatre Workshop company, famously associated with director Joan Littlewood, whose statue is outside the theatre.

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Background

History

The theatre was designed by architect James George Buckle, and commissioned by Charles Dillon, né Silver, adoptive son of the actor-manager Charles Dillon (died 1881) in 1884. It is the architect's only surviving work, built on the site of a wheelwright's shop on Salway Road, close to the junction with Angel Lane. It opened on 17 December 1884 with a revival of Richelieu by Edward Bulwer-Lytton. Two years later, Dillon sold it to Albert O'Leary Fredericks, his sister's brother-in-law and one of the original backers of the scheme. In 1887 the theatre was renamed Theatre Royal and Palace of Varieties and side extensions were added in 1887. The stage was enlarged in 1891, by the original…

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Coordinates
51.5426, 0.0009
District
Newham
Parish
Newham, unparished area
Postcode
E15 1BN
Parliamentary constituency
Stratford and Bow
Phone
+44 20 8534 0310
Established
1884
Nearest railway station
Stratford0.3 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Stratford East?
Stratford East is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E15 1BN), in the parish of Newham, unparished area.
What is Stratford East?
Stratford East is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Stratford East?
The nearest railway station is Stratford, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode E15 1BN.
When was Stratford East built?
Built or established in 1884.
Who owns Stratford East?
Stratford East is owned by Pioneer Theatres Limited.
How do I get to Stratford East?
The nearest railway station is Stratford, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E15 1BN.