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Playhouse Theatre

Playhouse Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.

Playhouse Theatre, theatres in London

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
2 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Charing Cross · 0.1 km

About

Playhouse Theatre is a working theatre in the United Kingdom, listed in OpenStreetMap as a public performance venue. Address: Northumberland Avenue, London. Coordinates: 51.5070°, -0.1236°.

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Heritage listing

The Playhouse Theatre is a West End theatre in the City of Westminster, in Northumberland Avenue, near Trafalgar Square, central London. The theatre was built by F. H. Fowler and Hill with a seating capacity of 1,200. It was rebuilt in 1907 and retains its original substage machinery. As of November 2021, the theatre has been refurbished and advertised as the Kit Kat Club while it is hosting a revival of the musical Cabaret.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

The Playhouse Theatre is a West End theatre in the City of Westminster, in Northumberland Avenue, near Trafalgar Square, central London. The theatre was built by F. H. Fowler and Hill with a seating capacity of 1,200. It was rebuilt in 1907 and retains its original substage machinery. As of November 2021, the theatre has been refurbished and advertised as the Kit Kat Club while it is hosting a revival of the musical Cabaret.

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Coordinates
51.5070, -0.1236
District
Westminster
Parish
Westminster, unparished area
Postcode
WC2N 5DE
Parliamentary constituency
Cities of London and Westminster
Phone
+44 20 7492 1548
Established
1882
Nearest railway station
Charing Cross0.1 km
Official site
www.atgtickets.com

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Playhouse Theatre?
Playhouse Theatre is in London, United Kingdom (postcode WC2N 5DE), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
When was Playhouse Theatre built?
Built or established in 1882.
Who owns Playhouse Theatre?
Playhouse Theatre is owned by ATG Entertainment.
Is Playhouse Theatre a listed building?
Playhouse Theatre is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
How do I get to Playhouse Theatre?
The nearest railway station is Charing Cross, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WC2N 5DE.