Grafton Theatre

• Theatre ID
  3372
• Built / Converted
  1910
• Current state
  Fragmental remains
• Current use
  converted to other use
• Address
  133 Tottenham Court Road, Camden, London, W1, England

Details

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.

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• 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
  • Original: 1910: 280 plus standing (as cinema)
• Listings
  • Grade Not listed