Gate Theatre (London)

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Gate Theatre
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Former location of Gate Theatre in Notting Hill
Gate Theatre (London)
General information
Location Notting Hill Gate, London, UK
Opened1979

The Gate Theatre is a theatre in London which was originally established above the Prince Albert pub in Notting Hill in 1979 with the aim of bringing international plays to London. With 75 seats, it was known as the smallest "off-West End" theatre in the city. The Gate now operates as a theatre producing company, working with partners, venues and audiences in London and beyond, showing work from beyond the United Kingdom.

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History

The Gate was opened in 1979 in Notting Hill.

The Gate has won numerous awards, including Olivier, Critic's Circle, Peter Brook, Fringe First, LWT, and Time Out awards. Its work has been nominated for Off West End, Stage, Evening Standard, Carol Tambor, Amnesty International, and South Bank awards. [1]

Some of the actors and practitioners to have worked at the Gate include Sir Robert Stephens, Stephen Daldry, Jude Law, Kelly Hunter, Rachel Weisz, Alex Kingston, Kathy Burke, Sam Shepherd, Sir Peter Hall, Sarah Kane, Katie Mitchell, Nancy Meckler, Mick Gordon, Tobias Menzies, and Ian Rickson.

Artistic Directors

Executive Directors

References

  1. ↑ "History". Gate Theatre. Archived from the original on 26 July 2014. Retrieved 22 July 2014.

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