Playhouse Theatre (Kit Kat Club)
West End
Theatre District

Playhouse Theatre (Kit Kat Club)

Capacity786 Seats
Seating Tiers3 Levels
Venue SizeSmall
Theatre GroupAmbassador Theatre Group

About The Venue

The Playhouse Theatre, originally opening in 1882 as the Royal Avenue Theatre, was rebuilt in 1907 after a partial collapse, establishing its elegant Edwardian architecture. Currently transformed into the immersive 'Kit Kat Club' for the acclaimed production of Cabaret, it offers a unique pre-show experience that transports audiences to 1930s Berlin. This transformation has redefined its atmosphere, blending historical charm with a vibrant, theatrical environment, making it a distinctive venue in London's West End.

Seating

The Stalls area has been completely reconfigured for the Kit Kat Club experience, transforming it from traditional theatre seating into an immersive 1930s Berlin club environment. The architectural layout features a dynamic mix of cabaret tables, banquettes, and booths, with the stage extending into and around this area. Seating quality varies by type; tables offer ample legroom and an intimate experience, while banquettes and booths provide lounge-style comfort. Views are highly dynamic and immersive, with performers moving throughout the space, often interacting with audience members. This means views can be incredibly close to the action but may require turning to follow performers. There are no traditional 'restricted view' seats in the proscenium arch sense, but specific table or booth locations might offer slightly angled or partially obscured sightlines depending on the specific staging and performer movement, which is integral to the immersive design.

Toilets

Gents & Ladies: Stalls, Dress Circle, Upper Circle; Accessible: Main Foyer (step-free from Stalls), rear of Stalls.

Bars

3 bars: Stalls, Dress Circle, Upper Circle. Also, Red Bar (basement) and Green Bar (exclusive).

Cloakroom

Basement (Red Bar), next to toilets; charge per item; space limited.

Box Office

Mon, Tue, & Fri: 6 PM - 7.45 PM; Wed & Sat: 1 PM - 7.45 PM; Sunday: Closed. Ticket collection for current day's show within one hour before performance.

Location

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Playhouse Theatre, Northumberland Avenue, London, WC2N 5DE

Directions

The Playhouse Theatre (Kit Kat Club) is located on Northumberland Avenue. The nearest Tube stations are Embankment (Bakerloo, Northern, District, Circle lines) and Charing Cross (Bakerloo, Northern lines). Charing Cross also serves National Rail services. Both stations are within a 2-5 minute walk.

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