Drayton Arms Theatre
Fringe
Outer London

Drayton Arms Theatre

Capacity50 Seats
Seating Tiers1 Level
Venue SizeIntimate

About The Venue

The Drayton Arms Theatre is a vibrant pub theatre located above The Drayton Arms pub in South Kensington. Established in 1995, it's renowned for championing new writing, fringe productions, and emerging talent, offering an intimate and accessible space. Its cozy, traditional pub setting downstairs provides a unique pre- and post-show atmosphere, making it a beloved fixture in London's fringe theatre scene.

Seating

The Drayton Arms Theatre features an intimate black box studio auditorium with a typical capacity of 50 seats. The seating arrangement is highly flexible and often unreserved, adapting to the specific requirements of each production. Generally, seating is configured in rows on a single, flat floor, or occasionally with a slight rake, ensuring close proximity to the performance area. Depending on the show, the stage might be set up as end-on, thrust, or in-the-round. Due to the small and adaptable nature of the space, views of the stage are generally excellent and unobstructed from all seats, providing an immersive experience. Legroom is typically adequate for a fringe venue, though the specific type of chairs used can vary between productions. There are no traditional architectural obstructions such as pillars or balconies within the auditorium. The theatre space is located on the ground floor, but people with specific accessibility needs are advised to contact the venue directly regarding the building's older structure.

Bars

One bar in the pub area downstairs.

Box Office

No physical box office; tickets collected by name at the door.

Location

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153 Old Brompton Rd, London SW5 0LJ

Directions

The Drayton Arms Theatre is located on Old Brompton Road. The nearest London Underground station is Gloucester Road (District, Circle, and Piccadilly lines), which is approximately a 5-minute walk away. Upon exiting Gloucester Road station, turn left onto Cromwell Road, then take the first left onto Old Brompton Road. The theatre will be on your left.

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