Thorndike Theatre

The Thorndike Theatre is a Grade II listed building in Leatherhead, Surrey, England. [1] Roderick Ham designed the theatre within the shell of the disused 1930s Crescent Cinema. Named after Dame Sybil Thorndike, the theatre was opened on 17 September 1969 by Princess Margaret.[2][3]

Thorndike Theatre
Leatherhead Theatre
Thorndike Theatre is located in Surrey
Thorndike Theatre
Thorndike Theatre
Location within Surrey
LocationChurch Street, Leatherhead, Surrey
Coordinates51°17′42″N 0°19′43″W
TypeTheatre
Capacity495 + 3 wheelchairs
Construction
Built1967–1969
Opened17 September 1969 (1969-09-17)
ArchitectRoderick Ham
Website
www.theleatherheadtheatre.com

The theatre closed in 1997 after the loss of public funding. A charitable trust was set up to operate it and the theatre re-opened as the Leatherhead Theatre in 2001, with seating reduced to 495 plus three wheelchair places.[4]

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