Theatres in South Bank
South Bank Entertainment by category: Theatres (14), Cinemas (5), Classical Music (4), Arts Centres (3), Comedy Clubs (2), Live Music (1)

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
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21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
This replica of the Shakespeare's 16th century theatre, reconstructed just 200 yards from its original site, is the brainchild of American actor and director Sam... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
This replica of the Shakespeare's 16th century theatre, reconstructed just 200 yards from its original site, is the brainchild of American actor and director Sam... More

Old Vic Theatre
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103 The Cut, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
With the exception of The Globe, the Old Vic has had a greater influence on the history of drama than any theatre standing today. From... More
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103 The Cut, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
With the exception of The Globe, the Old Vic has had a greater influence on the history of drama than any theatre standing today. From... More

The Young Vic
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66 The Cut, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
Knocked together out of breeze blocks for a minimal budget in 1970, Lawrence Olivier's experimental theatre was intended to last for five years, and provide... More
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66 The Cut, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
Knocked together out of breeze blocks for a minimal budget in 1970, Lawrence Olivier's experimental theatre was intended to last for five years, and provide... More

National Theatre
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South Bank, South Bank, , South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
Each year the three superb venues in the National Theatre put on a significant proportion of the world's best productions. From intimate character studies in... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
South Bank, South Bank, , South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
Each year the three superb venues in the National Theatre put on a significant proportion of the world's best productions. From intimate character studies in... More

Savoy Theatre
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Strand, South Bank, London WC2R | in South Bank
Situated alongside the Savoy Hotel, the building of the current theatre with its Art Deco auditorium, was financed by Richard d'Oyly Carte with the considerable... More
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Strand, South Bank, London WC2R | in South Bank
Situated alongside the Savoy Hotel, the building of the current theatre with its Art Deco auditorium, was financed by Richard d'Oyly Carte with the considerable... More

Menier Chocolate Factory
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53 Southwark Street, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
Housed in a former chocolate factory, this innovative theatre has rapidly established itself as one of London's best. Since opening in 2004, it has had... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
53 Southwark Street, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
Housed in a former chocolate factory, this innovative theatre has rapidly established itself as one of London's best. Since opening in 2004, it has had... More

Playhouse Theatre
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Northumberland Avenue, South Bank, London WC2N | in South Bank
A short step away from the main strip of West End theatres, the Playhouse's stylish curved facade is rather lost among the towering architecture of... More
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Northumberland Avenue, South Bank, London WC2N | in South Bank
A short step away from the main strip of West End theatres, the Playhouse's stylish curved facade is rather lost among the towering architecture of... More

The Union Theatre
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229 Union Street, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
The Union Theatre was set up by actor/producer Sacha Regan in 1998 in an old paper warehouse and with the help of a Prince's Youth... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
229 Union Street, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
The Union Theatre was set up by actor/producer Sacha Regan in 1998 in an old paper warehouse and with the help of a Prince's Youth... More

Shunt Vaults
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20 Stainer Street, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
The madcap Shunt Theatre company has created London's most unpredictable nightspot in the railway arches beneath London Bridge. Each week's entertainment at Shunt Vaults is... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
20 Stainer Street, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
The madcap Shunt Theatre company has created London's most unpredictable nightspot in the railway arches beneath London Bridge. Each week's entertainment at Shunt Vaults is... More

Southwark Playhouse
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77-85 Newington Causeway, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
The Southwark Playhouse, one of London's best fringe theatres, has found a temporary home for five years at 77-85 Newington Causeway, a huge warehouse... More
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77-85 Newington Causeway, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
The Southwark Playhouse, one of London's best fringe theatres, has found a temporary home for five years at 77-85 Newington Causeway, a huge warehouse... More
Charing Cross Theatre
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The Arches, Villiers Street, 14 Villiers Street, South Bank, London WC2N | in South Bank
With just 275 seats, the Charing Cross Theatre is one of the smallest in the West End. Tucked away under the arches beneath Charing Cross... More
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The Arches, Villiers Street, 14 Villiers Street, South Bank, London WC2N | in South Bank
With just 275 seats, the Charing Cross Theatre is one of the smallest in the West End. Tucked away under the arches beneath Charing Cross... More
National Theatre: Lyttelton Theatre
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South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
The Lyttelton is one of three theatres which make up the National Theatre. It was built in a proscenium style, but has thoroughly... More
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South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
The Lyttelton is one of three theatres which make up the National Theatre. It was built in a proscenium style, but has thoroughly... More

Rose Theatre
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56 Park Street, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
The Rose Theatre was built in 1587 but was only discovered in 1989 during excavations for new office buildings. Two-thirds of the original site were... More
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56 Park Street, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
The Rose Theatre was built in 1587 but was only discovered in 1989 during excavations for new office buildings. Two-thirds of the original site were... More
National Theatre Foyer
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Upper Ground, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
The spacious foyer of the National Theatre offers a programme of free music, art and performance.... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Upper Ground, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
The spacious foyer of the National Theatre offers a programme of free music, art and performance.... More
National Theatre: Olivier Theatre
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South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
The largest of the National Theatre's three auditoriums, the Olivier Theatre lends itself to grand spectacles staged by the National. The imposing theatre on the... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
The largest of the National Theatre's three auditoriums, the Olivier Theatre lends itself to grand spectacles staged by the National. The imposing theatre on the... More

The Jellyfish Theatre
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Marlborough Playground, 11-25 Union Street, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
London's first fully-functioning theatre made entirely from recycled and reclaimed materials was constructed over the summer of 2010 and will be open from late August... More
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Marlborough Playground, 11-25 Union Street, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
London's first fully-functioning theatre made entirely from recycled and reclaimed materials was constructed over the summer of 2010 and will be open from late August... More

The Sam Wanamaker Theatre
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New Globe Walk, Bankside, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
For the first time since it opened in 1997, Shakespeare's Globe has the facilities to present plays throughout the year at The Sam Wanamaker Theatre,... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
New Globe Walk, Bankside, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
For the first time since it opened in 1997, Shakespeare's Globe has the facilities to present plays throughout the year at The Sam Wanamaker Theatre,... More

National Theatre: Dorfman Theatre
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National Theatre, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
Replacing the National Theatre's Cottesloe Theatre, which closed in 2013, the Dorfman Theatre offers a greater capacity, more comfortable seats, better sightlines and enlarged foyer... More
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National Theatre, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
Replacing the National Theatre's Cottesloe Theatre, which closed in 2013, the Dorfman Theatre offers a greater capacity, more comfortable seats, better sightlines and enlarged foyer... More

Underbelly Festival
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Jubilee Gardens, Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
Each summer, from April to September, a Speigeltent (from the Dutch for 'mirror tent') is set up in the shadow of the Southbank Centre, to... More
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Jubilee Gardens, Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
Each summer, from April to September, a Speigeltent (from the Dutch for 'mirror tent') is set up in the shadow of the Southbank Centre, to... More

Rambert
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99 Upper Ground, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
Founded by Marie Rambert in 1926, who was heavily influenced by her work with Diaghilev, Stravinsky and the Ballet Russes, Rambert dance company is one... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
99 Upper Ground, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
Founded by Marie Rambert in 1926, who was heavily influenced by her work with Diaghilev, Stravinsky and the Ballet Russes, Rambert dance company is one... More

Temporary Theatre (formerly The Shed)
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National Theatre, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
Originally called 'The Shed' when it first opened in March 2013, the Temporary Theatre run by and to the front of the National Theatre, is... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
National Theatre, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
Originally called 'The Shed' when it first opened in March 2013, the Temporary Theatre run by and to the front of the National Theatre, is... More

Bridge Theatre
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3 Potters Fields Park, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
What Nicholas Hytner did next: after 12 years as director of the National Theatre, the theatre chief is building a theatre from the ground up.... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
3 Potters Fields Park, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
What Nicholas Hytner did next: after 12 years as director of the National Theatre, the theatre chief is building a theatre from the ground up.... More

National Theatre: Dorfman
London > Entertainment > Theatres
South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
In place of the National Theatre's Cottesloe Theatre, which closed in 2013, the Dorfman Theatre offers a greater capacity, more comfortable seats, better sightlines and... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
In place of the National Theatre's Cottesloe Theatre, which closed in 2013, the Dorfman Theatre offers a greater capacity, more comfortable seats, better sightlines and... More
Waterloo Station Theatre
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Former Eurostar platforms 20-24, Waterloo Station, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
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London > Entertainment > Theatres
Former Eurostar platforms 20-24, Waterloo Station, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
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Shunt Bermondsey Street
London > Entertainment > Theatres
42-44 Bermondsey Street, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
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London > Entertainment > Theatres
42-44 Bermondsey Street, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
... More
Waterloo East Theatre
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Brad Street, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
Located in a railway arch under the tracks at Waterloo, Waterloo East Theatre is an off West End Theatre which was set up by producer... More
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Brad Street, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
Located in a railway arch under the tracks at Waterloo, Waterloo East Theatre is an off West End Theatre which was set up by producer... More

National Theatre Studio
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83-101 The Cut, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
The National Theatre Studio is home to the National Theatre's Archive, open to anyone with an interest in the theatre's history. The archive includes every... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
83-101 The Cut, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
The National Theatre Studio is home to the National Theatre's Archive, open to anyone with an interest in the theatre's history. The archive includes every... More
Doon Street Car Park
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Upper Ground, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
Car park directly opposite the National Theatre used as a venue for The Roof, a performance given here in summer 2014 as part of the... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Upper Ground, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
Car park directly opposite the National Theatre used as a venue for The Roof, a performance given here in summer 2014 as part of the... More
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