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 Location within Surrey | |
Location | Church Street, Leatherhead, Surrey |
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Coordinates | 51°17′42″N 0°19′43″W |
Type | Theatre |
Capacity | 495 + 3 wheelchairs |
Construction | |
Built | 1967–1969 |
Opened | 17 September 1969 |
Architect | Roderick Ham |
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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]
External links
References
- Historic England (8 July 1999). "Thorndike Theatre (Grade II) (1387322)". National Heritage List for England.
- "Thorndike Theatre, Leatherhead — The Twentieth Century Society".
- "Leatherhead Theatre (ii) - The Theatres Trust".
- "Information". Leatherhead Theatre. Retrieved 29 July 2020.
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