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Theatres · London

Theatre503

In or near City of Westminster.

♿ Wheelchair accessible4.6 · 169 Google reviews

Theatre503 is a theatre in the United Kingdom.

The Latchmere, Battersea - geograph.org.uk - 4406836

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
2 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Clapham Junction · 0.9 km
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Theatre503 is a working theatre in the United Kingdom, listed in OpenStreetMap as a public performance venue. Coordinates: 51.4720°, -0.1656°.

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Official information

Theatre503 is a venue dedicated to showcasing debut writers and supporting new artistic voices. It hosts a variety of performances, including productions from LAMDA and original works, providing a platform for emerging talent in the theatre industry.

From the Wikipedia article

Theatre503 is a theatre based at 503 Battersea Park Road in Battersea in the London Borough of Wandsworth, above The Latchmere pub. The venue is known for promoting the work of new writers.

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Background

History

The theatre was founded in 1982 as the Latchmere Theatre (the name taken from that of the pub downstairs), an offshoot of the Gate Theatre, Notting Hill Gate. It is a studio theatre. The opening production was an adaptation of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, which proved so successful that the production transferred to the West End. In 2004, the theatre was renamed as Theatre503. Under that name, the venue saw the premiere of works by writers including Duncan Macmillan, Tom Morton-Smith, Anna Jordan, Alice Birch, Charlene James, Katori Hall, Jon Brittain, and Phoebe Eclair-Powell. It has won the Peter Brook Empty Space Award and two Olivier Awards, in 2010 for its production of Katori…

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Coordinates
51.4720, -0.1656
District
Wandsworth
Parish
Wandsworth, unparished area
Postcode
SW11 3BW
Parliamentary constituency
Battersea
Established
1982
Nearest railway station
Clapham Junction0.9 km
Official site
www.theatre503.com

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Theatre503?
Theatre503 is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW11 3BW), in the parish of Wandsworth, unparished area.
What is Theatre503?
Theatre503 is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Theatre503?
The nearest railway station is Clapham Junction, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW11 3BW.
When was Theatre503 built?
Built or established in 1982.
Who owns Theatre503?
Theatre503 is owned by |capacity = 64 seats.
How do I get to Theatre503?
The nearest railway station is Clapham Junction, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW11 3BW.