Broadway Theatre, Catford

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Broadway, Catford
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Broadway, Catford
Broadway Theatre, Catford
Former namesLewisham Theatre
AddressRushey Green
London, SE6
United Kingdom
Coordinates 51°26′43″N0°01′14″W / 51.4453°N 0.0205°W / 51.4453; -0.0205 Coordinates: 51°26′43″N0°01′14″W / 51.4453°N 0.0205°W / 51.4453; -0.0205
Public transit National Rail logo.svg Catford Bridge
OwnerLondon Borough of Lewisham
Designation Grade II listed
Type Receiving house
Capacity 800 seated (main)
100 seated (studio theatre)
ProductionCinema, theatre, music and pantomime
Construction
Opened1932;91 years ago (1932)
Architect Bradshaw Gass & Hope
Website
broadwaytheatre.org.uk

The Broadway Theatre (formerly known as the Lewisham Theatre) is a theatre on Rushey Green, Catford, in the London Borough of Lewisham. A grade II listed building, [1] the theatre was built in 1932 and is an example of Art Deco design. It has two auditoriums, an 800-seat main theatre and a small 80-seat studio theatre. The theatre's programme consists of a diverse mix of theatre and music, including stand up comedy, nostalgia shows, pantomime, drama and children's theatre.

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History

The architects of the building were Bradshaw Gass & Hope; the slightly Gothic features were intended to relate to the adjacent Gothic style vestry hall which has since been demolished. [2] The theatre was originally a concert hall, built as part of the town hall extension, which was officially opened by the Duke of York on 22 June 1932. [3] A pipe organ made by John Compton with three manuals was installed at the time the concert hall opened. [3]

Main theatre

The Broadway Theatre is particularly noted for presenting a wide range of black theatre. [4]

Broadway Studio

The Broadway's Studio Theatre runs a continuous programme of productions featuring professional actors and directors. Since 2001's production of Ben Elton's Popcorn the studio has hosted numerous productions including Cabaret , Trainspotting , A Clockwork Orange and their critically acclaimed take on Frank McGuinness's Someone Who'll Watch Over Me . [5]

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References

  1. Historic England. "Lewisham Theatre and Department of Environmental Service (1253065)". National Heritage List for England . Retrieved 8 May 2020.
  2. Theatre History Archived September 8, 2007, at the Wayback Machine accessed 18 September 2007
  3. 1 2 "London, Broadway Theatre". Cinema Organs. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
  4. "A brief history of Broadway Theatre, Catford". South London Club. Retrieved 9 September 2020.
  5. "Theatre review: Someone Who'll Watch Over Me". News Shopper. 27 September 2006.