PIN New Wimbledon Theatre

A Beautiful Masterpiece in the South West

The New Wimbledon Theatre has been Grade II listed and is a beautiful masterpiece that has stood in Merton, London for over a century. The theatre is ripe with history and has hosted some of the biggest plays, musicals and performances from around the world. With an immense seating capacity of 1670 - this is one of the premiere venues in London. As a bonus there are 5 great pubs within walking distance.

History

The two architects, Cecil Massey and Roy Young, drew up the first drafts for the theatre. There have been unconfirmed rumors that a design was made in 1908, but this is still up for debate. The theatre would go from draft to completion by December 26, 1910 when the theatre first opened its doors to the public.

The theatre is very unique for the time period because it has a Turkish bath within the basement that was designed in the Victorian-style. This is the only theatre in all of Britain to contain a bath of this style.

Opening day was a festive event. People from all across the city and many neighboring cities would come to the theatre and watch Jack and Jill on stage.

How to get there

Easy to get to by tube, train or car. By tube you have to get off at South Wimbledon - just 10 minutes walking distance of the theatre, but rail is the closet to the theatre, just few minutes away.

Triptide Thoughts

An amazing theatre and huge - they show was great

Owner

Déborah Casolaro

Hello, my name is Déborah, I am a french student in international trade in south of france and I am starting an internship at Triptide. I chose London because I always dreamed to visit London I think it's a beautiful place. I practice horse riding, ...