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above-the-stag-theatre

4.5 · 1.1k Google reviews Box office closed · opens 1pm

Above The Stag Theatre was an Off West End theatre in London with a focus on producing LGBT-themed theatre. It was the only producing venue in the UK presenting a year-round programme of LGBT-interest theatre.

Photos via Google. Attributions: Anthony Payne, Fish, Denise Davis, The Stag

Google rating

4.5 ★ (1.1k)

Venue info

Above The Stag Theatre was an Off West End theatre in London with a focus on producing LGBT-themed theatre. It was the only producing venue in the UK presenting a year-round programme of LGBT-interest theatre.

History

Above The Stag Theatre was founded in 2008 by Peter Bull. From late 2008 to early 2012 its home was above The Stag, a gay pub in London's Victoria district, which has since been demolished. Following an 18-month search for a new home, the company moved to a renovated railway arch in Vauxhall, where it showed over 30 productions. The space comprised a 100-seat main house, a 70-seat cabaret lounge and a bar. In June 2018, after a major fundraising campaign, Above The Stag Theatre moved to a new premises on the Albert Embankment. On 7 August 2022, the theatre announced that it had ceased trading and permanently closed its Vauxhall venue. Since the closure of its dedicated theatre space, the Above The Stag production company has continued to present LGBT-themed shows at other London venues.

Box office hours

Box office closed · opens 1pm

  • Monday: 1:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 1:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 1:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 1:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 1:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday: 1:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday: 1:00 – 8:00 PM

These are the box office (ticket desk) hours supplied by Google. The theatre itself opens around 45 minutes before curtain-up — always check your ticket for the performance start time. You can book online any time through British Theatre.

Accessibility

Available at this venue:

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Accessibility information supplied by Google Maps. Please contact the venue directly to confirm details for your visit.

What visitors say

5.0 · 5 months ago
How lovely your staff are. Everyone went above and beyond to help me as I have to use a mobility scooter. Ended up going to the cinema there before our show. Highly recommend. Show was amazing
— Angie payne
5.0 · 3 months ago
A great Christmas panto venue. We have been going for years and they run the same format but it works. Expect lots of laughs and water fights
— Mike Bennett
5.0 · a month ago
Daughter’s first visit to a movie theatre. Right balance is struck given trade off between location and plushness. We’ve been to live shows too and it’s good to have this venue in the town.
— Mikhail Bassa
5.0 · 5 months ago
Good theatre with awesome sights lines. The sound system is adequate and the staff are helpful
— Tim Molyneaux

Reviews sourced from Google Maps.

Live venue listings

REVIEW: Fanny and Stella, Above The Stag Theatre ✭✭✭✭

12 May 2019

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REVIEW: The Musical Of Musicals, Above The Stag Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭

25 November 2018

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REVIEW: Next Lesson, Above The Stag Theatre ✭✭✭✭

25 August 2018

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REVIEW: He Shoots He Scores, Above The Stag Theatre ✭✭✭✭

8 July 2017

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REVIEW: The Sum Of Us, Above The Stag Theatre ✭✭✭✭

14 September 2015

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Frequently asked questions

What's on at above-the-stag-theatre?

There is no production currently on sale at above-the-stag-theatre. Check back soon, or browse our full list of West End shows.

How can I contact above-the-stag-theatre?

You can call above-the-stag-theatre on 01732 450175. For tickets and bookings, please use British Theatre to secure the best seats.

What are the box office hours at above-the-stag-theatre?

The above-the-stag-theatre box office (ticket desk) operates: Monday: 1:00 – 8:00 PM; Tuesday: 1:00 – 8:00 PM; Wednesday: 1:00 – 8:00 PM; Thursday: 1:00 – 8:00 PM; Friday: 1:00 – 8:00 PM; Saturday: 1:00 – 8:00 PM; Sunday: 1:00 – 8:00 PM. Right now the box office is closed · opens 1pm. The theatre itself opens around 45 minutes before curtain-up — and you can book online any time through British Theatre.

Is above-the-stag-theatre accessible?

above-the-stag-theatre offers wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, wheelchair-accessible toilets, wheelchair-accessible parking. Please contact the venue directly if you have specific access requirements.

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