The Finborough Theatre www.finboroughtheatre.co.uk Seating capacity: 50 A brief history: The Finborough Theatre was founded in 1980, above the pub from which it took its name. The pub itself originating from 1868. It soon forged its reputation as a location for new writing, and during the 1980s hosted numerous names that have gone on to become big in their own fields, from actors to writers. Why we love it: A versatile venue that can quickly be reconfigured for any type ...
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Theatre503 – Venue guide
Theatre503 https://theatre503.com/ Seating capacity: 63 A brief history: Whilst the venue dates back to 1982, the name Theatre503 came into existence in 2002. Since then it’s become known for its efforts to nurture new writing, even running its own international writers prize every two years that has attracted entrants from all around the world. Why we love it: Theatre503 is a little gem of a place if you love your theatre with a big bite of social commentary. It may ...
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As the company tours their double bill of Mozart works across the UK, Pop-Up Opera founder Clementine Lovell shares the company's approach to making opera accessible.
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Ahead of its final performances, we met 'The Grinning Man''s powerful wolf and learned how its puppeteers bring the hulking creature to life.
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Do you like Shakespeare? Do you like booze? Do you like panto? Answer yes to all three, then why not join us in raising a glass in celebration that Shit-faced Shakespeare are heading back to Leicester Square Theatre very soon. Because anyone who knows Shitfaced-Shakespeare know full well what to expect; Shakespeare with added booze and just a little panto! And make that two very large glasses, because why do one show when you can do two; The Merchant of ...
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An endearing show which, while it entertains and amuses, educates children and serves as a reminder to the rest of us.
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