@sohoplace is a West End theatre owned by Nica Burns and operated by Nimax Theatres. It is adjacent to the site of the previous London Astoria, as part of development around the Elizabeth line's Tottenham Court Road station. It is the first purpose-built West End theatre to be opened in 50 years. It opened on 15 October 2022, with a production of the play Marvellous.
History @sohoplace was built as part of the Crossrail project to redevelop St Giles Circus. This included the demolition of the London Astoria in 2009. Following the opening of the Elizabeth line in May 2022, it was announced that Nimax Theatres would open the new 602-seat theatre in late 2022. The overall development was designed by architects AHMM, whilst Haworth Tompkins designed the auditorium. Derwent London were the developer and Laing O’Rourke constructed the theatre.
Production history
2022: Marvellous 2022: As You Like It 2023: Medea 2023: Brokeback Mountain 2023: The Little Big Things 2024: Red Pitch 2024: Heathers: The Musical 2024: Death of England trilogy 2024: White Rabbit Red Rabbit 2024: Sensory Cinders 2024: A Christmas Carol-ish 2025: Kyoto 2025: The Fifth Step 2025: Every Brilliant Thing 2025: The Spy Who Came in from the Cold 2026: Marie & Rosetta 2026: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind 2026: Tao of Glass 2026: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Building
In addition to the 602-seat auditorium, the theatre includes a rehearsal room, actors' green room, bar and a terrace, which can also be hired out for rehearsals, conferences, parties and press nights. There is also a large digital front-of-house screen on Charing Cross Road.
The theatre has step-free access to all levels via lift access, and step free seating inside the auditorium.
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