Finborough Theatre
Fringe
Outer London

Finborough Theatre

Capacity50 Seats
Seating Tiers1 Level
Venue SizeIntimate

About The Venue

The Finborough Theatre, established in 1980 above The Finborough Arms pub in Earl's Court, is an award-winning, intimate fringe venue renowned for championing new writing and rediscovering neglected plays. Its small, intense space fosters a powerful connection between audience and performance, making it a vital hub for emerging talent and innovative theatre. Despite its modest size, it has launched numerous successful careers and productions, earning a reputation for artistic excellence and groundbreaking work.

Seating

The Finborough Theatre is an intimate, single-room studio space located on the first floor above The Finborough Arms pub. The seating is typically arranged in a single, steeply raked block, ensuring excellent sightlines over the heads of those in front, even from the back rows. The configuration is often flexible, adapting between end-on and thrust stage setups depending on the production, which contributes to the highly immersive experience. Due to the theatre's small scale, all 50 seats offer a very close and direct view of the stage. Legroom is generally sufficient for a theatre of this size, though it can be somewhat limited in certain rows, particularly for taller people. There are no traditional pillars or architectural obstructions to views. While all seats provide a clear view, those in the very front row might experience a slight upward angle for some stage designs. The overall layout prioritizes intimacy and direct engagement with the performance.

Toilets

Located down 14 steps. No accessible toilet in the theatre itself; pub below no longer provides accessible facilities.

Bars

Yogi's restaurant and bar (below the theatre)

Box Office

Opens for ticket collection one hour before each performance; for advance bookings in person once the performance has begun.

Location

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118 Finborough Road, London SW10 9ED

Directions

The Finborough Theatre is located on the first floor above The Finborough Arms pub. The nearest Tube station is Earl's Court (District and Piccadilly lines), approximately a 10-15 minute walk. Exit Earl's Court station, turn left onto Earl's Court Road, then left onto Finborough Road. The theatre is on the right. Alternatively, West Brompton (District line and Overground) is also a 10-15 minute walk. Bus routes 11, 19, 22, 49, 319, 328, 345, C1, C3 all stop nearby.

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