The Old Red Lion Theatre is situated above The Old Red Lion pub, one of the oldest pubs in Britain (having been built in 1415). The 60-seat studio space opened in 1979, and began establishing its reputation as one of the most prominent London fringe venues in the presentation of new and emerging talent.
The theatre was briefly threatened with closure in the late 1980’s, due to stricter fire regulations, but funds were raised to keep it open.
To promote new theatre, the Old Red Lion has an open submission policy (the literary department often reading over 1,000 scripts a year), a Writers Bloc night (an organisation specifically seeking fresh work) as well as an open hire slot on Mondays for visiting companies.
To encourage attendance from all demographic, the theatre has a Pay What You Can night every Tuesday.
The theatre also regularly hosts live music.
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Old Red Lion Theatre News:
- REVIEW: One Jewish Boy, Old Red Lion London ✭✭✭✭
- One-woman romantic comedy In Search Of Applause comes to Old Red Lion Theatre
- Controversial Play One Jewish Boy Comes To Old Red Lion Theatre
- London Horror Festival returns with over 30 productions
- Cast announced for Mrs Orwell at Old Red Lion Theatre
- REVIEW: Sea Fret, Old Red Lion Theatre ✭✭✭
- UPCOMING: Summer Street, Old Red Lion Theatre
- Drink, Drugs And Homosexuality Feature In New Old Red Lion Production
- REVIEW: The Past Is A Tattooed Sailor, Old Red Lion Theatre ✭✭✭
- Rare Priestley Comes To The Old Red Lion
