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Jermyn Street Theatre
Map
Address16b Jermyn Street
London
 United Kingdom
TypeWest End Studio Theatre
Capacity70
OpenedAugust 1994
Website
www.jermynstreettheatre.co.uk

Jermyn Street Theatre is a performance venue situated in Jermyn Street, London.[1]

Formerly the changing rooms for staff at a restaurant (Spaghetti House, now Getti), under the leadership of Howard Jameson it was transformed into a 70-seat studio theatre in London's West End. It opened in August 1994.[2]

In their mission statement, the theatre states that their aim is "to provide talented new actors, directors and writers with the opportunity to be recognised and given a platform in the best West End Studio Theatre."

In October 2012 Anthony Biggs was appointed Artistic Director.[3]

Its patron is Princess Michael of Kent.

Location

The theatre is located at 16b Jermyn Street, close to the Criterion Theatre. The closest tube station is Piccadilly Circus.

References

  1. ^ Time Out, London
  2. ^ "About Us - Jermyn Street TheatreJermyn Street Theatre". Retrieved 23 November 2015.
  3. ^ The Stage