Open-air theatres · London
The Theatre
In or near City of London.
The Theatre — a open-air theatre in england london.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Shoreditch High Street · 0.4 km
About
The Theatre is a open-air theatre located in england london. A British open-air theatre presenting summer-season productions in a garden, park, ruin or natural amphitheatre setting. an Elizabethan playhouse located in Shoreditch, London (1576-1598)
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Place summary
The Theatre is an open-air theatre located in London. It is owned by Margaret Brayne. The venue offers a unique setting for performances, allowing audiences to experience theatre in an outdoor environment.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5246, -0.0800
- District
- Hackney
- Parish
- Hackney, unparished area
- Postcode
- EC2A 3EE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hackney South and Shoreditch
- Established
- 1576
- Nearest railway station
- Shoreditch High Street — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q2632228 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Theatre?
- The Theatre is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC2A 3EE), in the parish of Hackney, unparished area.
- What is The Theatre?
- The Theatre — a open-air theatre in england london.
- How do I get to The Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Shoreditch High Street, about 0.4 km away. The nearest town is City of London. Drivers can use postcode EC2A 3EE.
- When was The Theatre built?
- Built or established in 1576.
- Who owns The Theatre?
- The Theatre is owned by Margaret Brayne.
- How do I get to The Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Shoreditch High Street, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EC2A 3EE.