The King’s Head Theatre was founded in 1970; the first pub theatre founded in England since Shakespearean times. The theatre has presented an eclectic mix of productions including comedy, musicals, forgotten classics, and new writing. The theatre has staged works from Berkoff, Pinter, Rattigan, and Coward.
Dan Crawford was the creative director of the theatre from 1970 right up until his untimely death in 2005, when his partner Stephanie Sinclaire took over. During her first year, she staged 20 galas with the assistance of Maureen Lipman, Linda Marlowe, Clive Rowe and many others. These events helped pull the theatre out of debt.
In March 2010, Adam Spreadbury-Maher took over as Artistic Director. In October of the same year, the theatre announced its transformation into ‘London’s Little Opera House’; the first new one in over 40 years. OperaUpClose is currently resident at the theatre.
The King’s Head also offers several opportunities for emerging artists. These include a smaller venue at the nearby Hope and Anchor entirely committed to new writing, the writing showcase Without Décor, the new opera competition Flourish, the Adrian Pagan Playwright Award and a showcase of work by East 15 Acting School students. The theatre also accept unsolicited submissions.
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King’s Head Theatre News:
- Official opening of King’s Head Theatre’s new purpose-built home
- Self Tape returns to The King’s Head Theatre this June
- Mark Ravenhill to direct queer reinvention of La Boheme at King’s Head
- REVIEW: Undetectable, King’s Head Theatre London ✭✭✭✭
- Cast announced for Naked Boys Singing at King’s Head Theatre
- REVIEW: Happily Ever Poofter, King’s Head Theatre ✭✭✭✭
- REVIEW: Falling In Love Again, King’s Head Theatre London ✭✭✭
- REVIEW: A Prayer For Wings, King’s Head Theatre, London ✭✭✭
- REVIEW: Tickle the musical, King’s Head Theatre ✭✭✭
- Tickle the musical announces cast for King’s Head Theatre run
