The Waterloo East Theatre is an independent, non-profit small venue in London, featuring a 150-seat auditorium.
Waterloo East Theatre opened in September 2010, when actor and producer Gerald Armin decided to use one of the unused railway arches near Waterloo station as a theatre. [1]
When the theatre first opened Armin stated: “I aim to programme unexpected, exciting and entertaining fare. The only thing I want to be predictable about Waterloo East Theatre is the cost of tickets – always affordable – starting from £10 and we’ll have a ‘pay what you can’ night within the run of every show.” [2]
The theatre hosts small shows of various types, from new writing to parodies, musicals, plays and comedy shows.
On September 2025 Waterloo East Theatre celebrated its 15 anniversary with a Gala Concert, welcoming familiar and new faces, all sharing memories of their time at the venue. [3]
Waterloo East Theatre has staged more than 200 productions and welcomed over 150,000 audience members through its doors.
Notable shows through its history are: