Theatres · South East England
The Kenton Theatre
Also known as: Kenton Theatre
In or near Fawley.
The Kenton Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Henley-on-Thames · 0.7 km
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
The Kenton Theatre is located in South Oxfordshire, postcode RG9 2BP. The nearest railway station is Henley-on-Thames, which is 0.7 km away. The venue is wheelchair accessible.
About
The Kenton Theatre is a working theatre in the United Kingdom, listed in OpenStreetMap as a public performance venue. Address: 19, New Street, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 2BP. Also known as: Kenton Theatre. Coordinates: 51.5394°, -0.9033°.
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Heritage listing
The Kenton Theatre is a theatre and Grade II listed building in the town of Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Kenton Theatre is a historic venue in Henley that hosts a variety of performances, including music, comedy, and stage productions. Visitors can enjoy a range of shows throughout the year, featuring both local talent and well-known acts.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Kenton Theatre is a theatre and Grade II listed building in the town of Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The Kenton Theatre was opened on 7 November 1805 by John Jonas and Sampson Penley, with a performance of Thomas Morton's The School of Reform, or How to Rule a Husband, which had been premiered that year in London. Jonas and Penley first toured their theatre group into Henley in 1798, performing at the Broad Gates Inn. In 1805 The following notice was posted to publicise the opening of the theatre: "Messrs Jonas and Penley beg leave most respectfully to inform the Nobility, Gentry and others of Henley, and its vicinity, that they have erected, for their accommodation and amusement, a Theatre, equal (if not superior) in convenience and decorations to any of its size in England. The whole of…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5394, -0.9033
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- South Oxfordshire
- Parish
- Henley-on-Thames
- Postcode
- RG9 2BP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Henley and Thame
- Established
- 1805
- Nearest railway station
- Henley-on-Thames — 0.7 km
- Official site
- kentontheatre.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n424202464 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Kenton Theatre (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Kenton theatre.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Kenton Theatre?
- The Kenton Theatre is in Oxfordshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG9 2BP), in the parish of Henley-on-Thames.
- What is The Kenton Theatre?
- The Kenton Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Kenton Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Henley-on-Thames, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG9 2BP.
- When was The Kenton Theatre built?
- Built or established in 1805.
- Who owns The Kenton Theatre?
- The Kenton Theatre is owned by | operator = The Kenton Theatre Management Society.
- Is The Kenton Theatre a listed building?
- The Kenton Theatre is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is The Kenton Theatre a protected site?
- Yes — The Kenton Theatre is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Kenton Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Henley-on-Thames, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG9 2BP.