Theatres · London
The Cockpit Theatre
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The Cockpit Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- London Marylebone · 0.4 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Cockpit Theatre is a working theatre in the United Kingdom, listed in OpenStreetMap as a public performance venue. Address: Gateforth Street, London, NW8 8EH. Coordinates: 51.5244°, -0.1696°.
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Official information
The Cockpit Theatre is a vibrant venue showcasing a diverse range of performances, including plays, musicals, and experimental shows. It serves as a platform for both established and emerging artists, offering audiences a unique theatrical experience.
From the Wikipedia article
The Cockpit was a theatre in London, operating from 1616 to around 1665. It was the first theatre to be located near Drury Lane. After damage in 1617, it was named The Phoenix.
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Background
History
The original building was an actual cockpit; that is, a staging area for cockfights. Most likely a round building with a peaked roof, about 40 ft in diameter, it was erected under Henry VIII, c. 1530-32, as part of a gaming complex. Records indicate a major restoration in 1581-82 and renovations in 1589-90, 1602-3, and 1608-9 (the latter under the supervision of John Best, "cockmaster" to Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales, King James I's eldest son and heir). In August 1616, Christopher Beeston acquired the lease to the building and converted it to an indoor playhouse. In March 1617, rioting apprentices attempted to destroy the playhouse, probably out of anger that their favorite plays had…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5244, -0.1696
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- NW8 8EH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Queen's Park and Maida Vale
- Nearest railway station
- London Marylebone — 0.4 km
- Official site
- thecockpit.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w691569932 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Cockpit Theatre (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Inigo jones theatre.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Cockpit Theatre?
- The Cockpit Theatre is in London, United Kingdom (postcode NW8 8EH), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is The Cockpit Theatre?
- The Cockpit Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Cockpit Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is London Marylebone, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NW8 8EH.
- How do I get to The Cockpit Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is London Marylebone, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NW8 8EH.