@sohoplace

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@sohoplace
@Sohoplace Facade.jpg
Facade of the Theatre in July 2023
@sohoplace
Address London
United Kingdom
Public transit Underground no-text.svg Tottenham Court Road
Owner Nimax Theatres
Type West End theatre
Capacity 602
ProductionKyoto
Website
sohoplace.org

@sohoplace is a West End theatre 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. [1] It is the first purpose-built West End theatre to be opened in 50 years. [2] It opened on 15 October 2022, with a production of the play Marvellous . [3] [4]

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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

Building

In addition to the 602-seat auditorium, the theatre includes a rehearsal room, actors' green room, bar, restaurant and a terrace. There is also a large digital front-of-house screen on Charing Cross Road. [15]

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