Unicorn Theatre facts for kids
Unicorn Theatre
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 Unicorn Theatre
Location in Central London
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| Address | Tooley Street London, SE1 United Kingdom |
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| Coordinates | 51°30′16″N 0°04′54″W / 51.504496°N 0.081677°W |
| Public transit |   London Bridge |
| Owner | Unicorn Trust |
| Type | Receiving and producing house |
| Capacity | 290–seat (main) 100–seat (studio theatre) |
| Production | Guest productions |
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| Opened | 2005 |
| Architect | Keith Williams |
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| unicorntheatre.com | |
The Unicorn Theatre is a special theatre just for children. It is located in London, England. This theatre opened in 2005. It was designed by an architect named Keith Williams.
The building has two main theatre spaces. These are called the Weston and Clore Theatres. There is also a studio for learning, a rehearsal room, and a café. The Unicorn Theatre is a charity. It helps bring amazing plays to young audiences.
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The Unicorn Theatre's Story
The Unicorn Theatre was started in 1949 by Caryl Jenner. At first, it was a "mobile theatre." This means it traveled around to different towns. The theatre group performed for people in many places.
In 1961, Caryl Jenner began showing plays for children in London. They performed at the Arts Theatre in the West End. By 1967, the Unicorn Theatre group made the Arts Theatre their permanent home. They stayed there until their new building opened in 2005. Caryl Jenner passed away in 1973.
Who Leads the Unicorn Theatre?
The Unicorn Theatre has important people who help guide it. These leaders make sure the theatre keeps putting on great shows.
Presidents of the Theatre
The current president of the Unicorn Theatre is Juliet Stevenson. She took on this role in 2007. Before her, Sir Alan Ayckbourn was the president.
Artistic Directors
The artistic director decides which plays are performed. They also guide the creative vision of the theatre. Here are the people who have been artistic directors:
- Caryl Jenner (1947–1973)
- Matyelok Gibbs (1973–1977)
- Nicholas Barter (1977–1986)
- Chris Wallis (1986–1990)
- Richard Williams (1990–1997)
- Tony Graham (1997–2011)
- Purni Morell (2011–2017)
- Justin Audibert (2018–2023)
- Rachel Bagshaw (from 2023)
Images for kids
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The Weston Theatre is the main stage. It can seat about 290 people.
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This is the outside of the Unicorn Theatre. It was designed by Keith Williams.
