Gardens · London
The Stage, Shoreditch
In or near City of London.
The Stage, Shoreditch — a garden in england-london, United Kingdom.
Julian Osley — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Best time of year
- Spring & summer (Apr–Sep)
- Nearest railway station
- Shoreditch High Street · 0.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit The Stage in Shoreditch, the nearest railway station is Shoreditch High Street, which is 0.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is EC2A 3NL. Entry details are not provided, so please check in advance for any potential fees or accessibility information.
About
The Stage, Shoreditch is a garden of interest in england-london, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Summary from the official site
The Stage in Shoreditch is a historical site where visitors can explore the remains of the Curtain Playhouse, a theatre associated with Shakespeare. It offers a unique opportunity to walk in the footsteps of the playwright and learn about the theatrical history of the area.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
The Stage is a mixed-use development in Shoreditch, located in the London Borough of Hackney and was built by property developer Galliard Homes, Cain Hoy, McCourt Global, Vanke and The Estate Office Shoreditch. The development is set to include a 37-storey residential tower, over 250,000 sq. ft. of office, retail and leisure space as well as incorporating a world heritage centre on the site of Shakespeare's Curtain Theatre. Centred on the theatre, the development will also feature over an acre of public space including a performance area and a park.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
During the 1570s, Shoreditch was London's first theatre district and the birthplace of modern theatre. The Curtain opened in 1577. It disappeared from historical records in 1622 but could have remained in use until the outbreak of the Civil War, 20 years later, giving it the longest history of use of all of London's Shakespearian playhouses. Documents show that the Curtain was later used as tenements from the 1630s, by which time the playhouse had fallen out of use. Shakespeare's company, the Lord Chamberlain's Men, used the Curtain Theatre from 1597 to 1599, meaning that Shakespeare's earlier plays were most likely performed here. Indeed, Henry V is believed to have debuted at the theatre…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.5229, -0.0793
- District
- Hackney
- Parish
- Hackney, unparished area
- Postcode
- EC2A 3NL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hackney South and Shoreditch
- Nearest railway station
- Shoreditch High Street — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.museumofshakespeare.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q24298881 (CC0)
- wikipedia: The Stage, Shoreditch (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Stage, Shoreditch?
- The Stage, Shoreditch is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC2A 3NL), in the parish of Hackney, unparished area.
- What is The Stage, Shoreditch?
- The Stage, Shoreditch — a garden in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Stage, Shoreditch?
- The nearest railway station is Shoreditch High Street, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EC2A 3NL.
- How do I get to The Stage, Shoreditch?
- The nearest railway station is Shoreditch High Street, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EC2A 3NL.