@sohoplace

@sohoplace is a West End theatre operated by Nimax Theatres. It is adjacent to the site of the previous London Astoria, as part of development around the Elizabeth line's Tottenham Court Road station.^[1] It is the first purpose-built West End theatre to be opened in 50 years.^[2] It opened on 15 October 2022, with a production of the play Marvellous.^[3][4]

@sohoplace

Facade of the Theatre in July 2023
Address	London United Kingdom
Public transit	Tottenham Court Road
Owner	Nimax Theatres
Type	West End theatre
Capacity	602
Production	Every Brilliant Thing
Website
sohoplace.org

History

@sohoplace was built as part of the Crossrail project to redevelop St Giles Circus. This included the demolition of the London Astoria in 2009. Following the opening of the Elizabeth line in May 2022, it was announced that Nimax Theatres would open the new 602-seat theatre in late 2022. The overall development was designed by architects AHMM, whilst Haworth Tompkins designed the auditorium. Derwent London were the developer and Laing O’Rourke constructed the theatre.

Production history

• 2022: Marvellous^[5]
• 2022: As You Like It
• 2023: Medea^[6]
• 2023: Brokeback Mountain^[7]
• 2023: The Little Big Things^[8]
• 2024: Red Pitch^[9]
• 2024: Heathers: The Musical^[10]
• 2024: Death of England trilogy^[11]
• 2024: White Rabbit Red Rabbit^[12]
• 2024: Sensory Cinders^[13]
• 2024: A Christmas Carol-ish
• 2025: Kyoto^[14]
• 2025: The Fifth Step

Building

In addition to the 602-seat auditorium, the theatre includes a rehearsal room, actors' green room, bar, restaurant and a terrace. There is also a large digital front-of-house screen on Charing Cross Road.^[15]