Epsom Playhouse

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Epsom Playhouse

Epsom Playhouse in 2013
Address Ashley Ave, Epsom KT18 5AL
City Epsom
Country United Kingdom
Coordinates 51°19′53″N 0°16′06″W / 51.331274°N 0.268421°W / 51.331274; -0.268421Coordinates: 51°19′53″N 0°16′06″W / 51.331274°N 0.268421°W / 51.331274; -0.268421
Architect Modern Architecture
Capacity 406 for the main studio, 80 in the Myers Studio
Type Modern
Opened 1984
Years active 29 years
Other names The Playhouse
Production Touring productions
Website

Epsom Playhouse is the main theatre in Epsom and Ewell, Surrey, England.

Performances

This 406-seat theatre hosts internationally travelling casts and comedy acts as part of their tours and amateur productions.[1]

Annual events

Seasonal tours and productions

To date the theatre has hosted opera, dance, drama and comedy as its main acts.[2]

In January 2009 the Playhouse celebrated its 25th anniversary with a specially commissioned production of Smokey Joe's Cafe.[2]

Location

The Playhouse (as it is locally referred to) is in the south-western end of Epsom town centre, adjoining the Ashley Shopping Centre and car park. It was built as part of the Ashley Centre development in the early 1980s, opening in 1984. It is currently managed by Epsom and Ewell Borough Council.

Amenities

Main auditorium, seating 406 people

  • The Myers studio theatre
This seats up to 80 people and is used for jazz events, children's shows and community events

See also

Portal icon Theatre portal Portal icon Surrey portal

References

  1. Spillers National Pantomime Artists. Retrieved 2014-01-07
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Official website

External links

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