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Thorndike Theatre
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The Thorndike Theatre, now known as the Leatherhead Theatre, is a Grade II listed building in Leatherhead, Surrey, England.[1] Roderick Ham designed the theatre within the shell of the disused 1930s Crescent Cinema. Named after Dame Sybil Thorndike, the theatre was opened on 17 September 1969 by Princess Margaret.[2][3]
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![]() Leatherhead Theatre | |
Former names | Thorndike Theatre |
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Location | Church Street, Leatherhead, Surrey |
Coordinates | 51°17′42″N 0°19′43″W |
Type | Theatre |
Capacity | 495 + 3 wheelchairs |
Construction | |
Built | 1967–1969 |
Opened | 17 September 1969 (1969-09-17) |
Architect | Roderick Ham |
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Listed Building – Grade II | |
Official name | Thorndike Theatre |
Designated | 8 July 1988 |
Reference no. | 1028904 |
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The theatre closed in 1997 after the loss of public funding. A charitable trust was set up to operate it and the theatre re-opened as the Leatherhead Theatre in 2001, with seating reduced to 495 plus three wheelchair places.[4]