Soho Theatre is a theatre in the Soho district of the City of Westminster in London, England. It presents new works of theatre, together with comedy and cabaret. The Soho Theatre was formed in 1969 by Verity Bargate and Fred Proud at Old Compton Street in Soho. It shifted many times before finally settling at Dean Street, also in Soho, in 2000. The present building has a 140-seat hall and an 85/100-seat studio. The theatre is also home to a Writers' Centre which helps to develop new writers to work in theatre, as well as film, television, and radio. The Centre accepts scripts from new writers.
Soho Theatre
Questions and Answers
Q: What kind of shows are presented at Soho Theatre?
A: Soho Theatre presents new works of theatre, comedy, and cabaret.
Q: Who founded Soho Theatre?
A: Soho Theatre was founded by Verity Bargate and Fred Proud in 1969.
Q: Where was the original location of Soho Theatre?
A: The original location of Soho Theatre was on Old Compton Street in Soho.
Q: How many seats does the main hall at Soho Theatre have?
A: The main hall at Soho Theatre has 140 seats.
Q: What is the Writers' Centre at Soho Theatre?
A: The Writers' Centre at Soho Theatre is a place that helps to develop new writers for theatre, film, television, and radio.
Q: Does the Centre accept scripts from new writers?
A: Yes, the Centre accepts scripts from new writers.
Q: When did Soho Theatre finally settle at its current location?
A: Soho Theatre finally settled at its current location on Dean Street in Soho in 2000.