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Grafton Theatre

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The Grafton was originally a basement cinema converted from a wine cellar, seating about 280 plus some standing room. It closed in 1929 and was reopened as the Grafton Theatre. From 1940 it was used as studios for the BBC until about 1960, after which it was used as a store for the shop above. No interior description found.

Built / Converted
1910
Dates of use
Current state
Fragmental remains
Current use
Converted to other use
Address
133 Tottenham Court Road, London, Camden, W1, England
Website-
Further details
Other names
Corner Theatre , Grafton
Events
  • 1910 Design/Construction: conversion of cellar to cinema
    William Bennett
    - Architect
  • 1910 Owner/Management: National Theatre de Luxe
  • 1930 Owner/Management: Judith Wigan
  • 1932 Owner/Management: Grafton Theatre Ltd
  • 1937 Owner/Management: Associated London Properties Ltd
  • 1938 Owner/Management: Inaugurated Plays Ltd
Capacities
  • Capacity
    Original
    Description
    1910: 280 plus standing (as cinema)
Listings
  • Listing
    Not listed
Stage type
-
Building dimensions: -
Stage dimensions: -
Proscenium width: -
Height to grid: -
Inside proscenium: -
Orchestra pit: -