Almeida Theatre

The Almeida Theatre, opened in 1980, is a 325-seat producing house with an international reputation, which takes its name from the street on which it is located, off Upper Street, in the London Borough of Islington. The theatre produces a diverse range of drama. Successful plays are often transferred to West End theatres.

Almeida Theatre
1833: Islington Literary and Scientific Society
1875: Wellington Club
Almeida Theatre in June 2011
LocationIslington
London, N1
United Kingdom
Coordinates51.5395°N 0.1032°W / 51.5395; -0.1032
Public transit Essex Road
OwnerAlmeida Theatre trust
DesignationGrade II listed
TypeProducing house
Capacity325, over two levels
ProductionShort seasons
Construction
Opened1833 (as reading rooms)
Rebuilt1982 (as theatre)
2000
ArchitectRoumieu and Gough
Website
almeida.co.uk
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