Pleasance Theatre Islington

• Theatre ID
  3643
• Built / Converted
  1996
• Dates of use
  • 1995: continuing
• Current state
  Extant
• Current use
  Theatre (fringe theatre)
• Address
  Carpenters Mews, North Road, Islington, London, Greater London, N7 9EF, England
• Website
  • Pleasance Theatre Islington

Details

The Pleasance Theatre Islington is the sister theatre of the Pleasance in Edinburgh. The building that houses the London venue was originally the timber store for the London Omnibus Company - its former life still recognised in some retained features, notably a large winch by the entrance. The theatre was converted in 1995/6, the space designed by Pleasance founder Christopher Richardson. In October 2003 the company office was moved and its space converted to the 'StageSpace' studio theatre, a flexible space designed for the development of new works.

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• Events
  • 1995 Use: continuing
  • 1996 Design/Construction: Timber store converted to theatre (architect unknown).
  • 2003 Alteration: Company office moved and space converted to studio theatre.
• Capacities
  • Current: 289; Main House
  • Current: 54; StageSpace