VENUE LISTING
Sadler's Wells Theatre |
| Address | Rosebery Avenue Inner London London EC1R 4TN |
| Telephone | 020 7863 8000 |
| Station | Angel (LT) |
| Description | Closed 23 June 96 to October 98 for a £48million refurbishment. On 3 Jun 1683 a Mr Sadler opened a pleasure garden at a country spring, this became known as Sadler's Wells. A wooden stage, later enclosed, there was known as Miles' Musik House. Theatre started in 1753. In 1765 a new theatre was opened. For a period it was the Aquatic Theatre with a floodable tank on stage, reverting to its current name in 1844. Closed in 1878 (had been a skating rink and a boxing ring). Re-opened 1879. Closed in 1906. Lilian Baylis opened a theatre there in 1931. Lilian Baylis was the niece of Emma Cons, the first woman member of the LCC and the freeholder of the Royal Victoria Hall and Coffee Tavern (now the Old Vic). Became a solely ballet and opera venue in 1934. Sadler's Wells was the original home of the Royal Ballet (then the Sadler's Wells Ballet) and the opera company from here moved on to the Coliseum. 1500 seats. Now has its own well back in use for the cooling system and bottled water. Very major refurbishment completed in 1998. Society of London Theatre member. |
WHAT'S ON
Northern Ballet - The Great Gatsby(Dance or ballet )to Synopsis |
COMING SOON:
Sylvie Guillem - Click here for tickets and info
Dates from 20th May 2013 to 25th May 2013
Akram Khan Company - Click here for tickets and info
Dates from 28th May 2013 to 1st June 2013
The Clod Ensemble - Click here for tickets and info
Dates from 4th June 2013 to 5th June 2013
National Youth Dance Company & Riot Community Company - Click here for tickets and info
Dates from 8th June 2013 to 8th June 2013
Akram Khan Company - Click here for tickets and info
Dates from 11th June 2013 to 15th June 2013
The Forsythe Company (Germany) - Click here for tickets and info
Dates from 18th June 2013 to 20th June 2013
Sadler's Sampled - Click here for tickets and info
Dates from 22nd June 2013 to 7th July 2013
Hofesh Shechter Company - Click here for tickets and info
Dates from 3rd July 2013 to 7th July 2013
Paco Pena Flamenco Dance Company - Click here for tickets and info
Dates from 10th July 2013 to 13th July 2013
West Side Story - Click here for tickets and info
Dates from 7th August 2013 to 22nd September 2013
