Top 10 London Theatres Outside of the West End
There's more to theatre than W1
The capital is jam-packed with great theatre spaces outside of the usual West End hotspots. From charming theatre pubs to exciting fringe venues, we’ve compiled a list of our favourites.
Sat on a quaint side street off Upper Street, this intimate space is renowned for showing consistently high-quality productions. Not only does the Almeida guarantee a thought-provoking show, its atmospheric neighbourhood bar is also worth a visit.
Address: Almeida Street, Islington, N1 1TA
Telephone: 020 7359 4404
Dalston is home to the highly-regarded Arcola Theatre. This theatre space is well-known as a springboard for cutting edge new talent. It also aims to become the world’s first carbon-neutral theatre and is committed to affordable pricing. No ticket is over £22.
Address: 24 Ashwin Street, Dalston, E8 3DL
Telephone: 020 7503 1646
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre
Regent’s Park is home to one of London’s few open-air theatres. This stunning amphitheatre comes to life in summer where classic productions are shown. Performances start in June, and in 2018 you can look forward to Peter Pan, The Taming of the Shrew and Little Shop of Horrors, amongst others.
Address: Inner Circle, Regent’s Park, NW1 4NU
Telephone: 0844 826 4242
This Islington powerhouse is committed to bringing the best of dance to its floors and proudly boasts more new dance commissions than anywhere else in the world. One-to-watch is the Flamenco Festival London, showing from 14-25th February.
Address: Rosebery Avenue, Islington, EC1R 4TN
Telephone: 020 7863 8000
If you’re looking for an eclectic mix of productions within a relaxed neighbourhood setting, then the King’s Head Theatre Pub is the place for you. This year will see this local gem move to its new permanent home in Islington Square.
Address: 115 Upper Street, Islington, N1 1QN
Telephone: 020 7226 4443
Theatre Royal Stratford East is as an influential space with stacks of character. It’s a lively spot, which champions local talent and is never afraid to put on impactful productions. It’s annual Christmas pantomime is also one of the best in London.
Address: Gerry Raffles Square, Stratford, E15 1BN
Telephone: 020 8534 0310
Sat on the banks of the River Thames, Shakespeare’s Globe in one of the most iconic structures in the capital. Originally destroyed by a fire in 1613, the theatre was rebuilt on the same spot in 1997. With standing tickets available for £5, entrance is affordable.
Address: 21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, SE1 9DT
Telephone: 020 7902 1400
This Islington theatre pub is popular amongst locals for its cutting-edge productions and intimate 54-seater space. It’s also well-known as an exciting spot to see revered comedy acts.
Address: 109 St. Pauls Road, Islington, N1 2NA
Telephone: 020 7354 8246
The Southwark Playhouse stands at the heart of the London fringe scene and excels at championing exciting up-and-coming talent and revamping classic productions.
Address: 77-85 Newington Causeway, SE1 6BD
Telephone: 020 7407 0234
This London stalwart is one of the most exciting theatres in the capital. With a huge capacity of over 1000 seats, Old Vic is renowned for churning out hit-after-hit, including many classic revivals.
Address: 103 The Cut, Southwark, SE1 8NB
Telephone: 0844 871 7628
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