Southwark Playhouse
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Closed since Saturday 5th January 2013, Southwark Playhouse re-opens on 15th May in a new location, a huge warehouse in the heart of Southwark, returning to its original London Bridge Station location in 2018. Its temporary home for five years is at 77-85 Newington Causeway, a five minute walk from Borough Tube and Elephant and Castle Tube stations, gives the theatre - one of the best on the London fringe - 2,000 more square feet to play with including a 240-capacity Main House, a 120 seat Studio Space and - for the first time - its own bar and cafe. The theatre was founded in 1993 and has a reputation for presenting an eclectic mix of classics and works from emerging writers. Past performances have included everything from works by Shakespeare and The Canterbury Tales to puppetry and multimedia. Productions standards are high and the theatre has been nominated for the prestigious Peter Brook / Empty Space Award three times. They are also very much involved in the local community, providing a busy programme of education and workshops.
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London > Entertainment > Theatres
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London > Entertainment > Theatres
83-101 The Cut, SE1 | 10 minutes from Southwark Playhouse
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London > Entertainment > Theatres
66 The Cut, South Bank, London SE1 | 11 minutes from Southwark Playhouse
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London > Entertainment > Live Music
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London > Entertainment > Cinemas
128-132 Borough High Street, SE1 | 8 minutes from Southwark Playhouse
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London > Entertainment > Cinemas
10 Bermondsey Square, Southwark, London SE1 | 14 minutes from Southwark Playhouse
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London > Events > Theatre Dates: 8th March to 25th May 2013
Old Vic Theatre, 103 The Cut, South Bank, London SE1 | 11 minutes from Southwark Playhouse
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Old Vic Theatre, 103 The Cut, South Bank, London SE1 | 11 minutes from Southwark Playhouse
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Old Vic Theatre, 103 The Cut, South Bank, London SE1 | 11 minutes from Southwark Playhouse
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London > Attractions > Art Galleries
38-40 Glasshill Street, SE1 | 5 minutes from Southwark Playhouse
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London > Attractions > Museums
Lambeth Road, Southwark, London SE1 | 9 minutes from Southwark Playhouse
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London > Attractions > Parks and Gardens
Imperial War Museum, Lambeth Road, Southwark, London SE1 | 9 minutes from Southwark Playhouse
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London > Shopping > Wine Merchants
3 Archie Street, SE1 | 8 minutes from Southwark Playhouse
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77 The Cut, South Bank, London SE1 | 11 minutes from Southwark Playhouse
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1 Stoney Street, Bankside, London SE1 | 12 minutes from Southwark Playhouse
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London > Education > Professional Training
Elephant & Castle, Elephant and Castle, London SE1 | 5 minutes from Southwark Playhouse
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London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 23 minutes from Southwark Playhouse
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London > Education > Medical Schools
Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 23 minutes from Southwark Playhouse
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London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
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Bankside, Bankside, London SE1 | 13 minutes from Southwark Playhouse
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