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[[File:Gate Theatre, Notting Hill, London.JPG|thumb|right|Gate Theatre, Notting Hill, London]] |
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The '''Gate Theatre''' is a theatre in London which originally established above the [[Prince Albert pub]] in Notting Hill in 1979 with the founding mission to bring groundbreaking international work to London. With 75 seats, it was known as the smallest “off-West End” theatre in the city. The Gate now operates as a theatre producing company, working with partners, venues and audiences in London and beyond, platforming work from beyond the borders of the UK. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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Originally a studio near [[Covent Garden]], the Gate Theatre was opened in 1925 and quickly established a reputation for presenting British premieres of foreign classics and contemporary work, including plays by [[August Strindberg]], [[Eugene O'Neill]] and later [[John Steinbeck]] and [[Jean Cocteau]]. With actors such as [[Robert Morley]], [[Flora Robson]] and [[Cyril Cusack]], the Gate was an important fixture in British Theatre, until it was destroyed by bombing in the [[The Blitz|Blitz]] in March 1941. |
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The Gate was |
The Gate was opened in 1979 in [[Notting Hill]]. |
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The Gate has won numerous awards |
The Gate has won numerous awards, including Olivier, Critic's Circle, Peter Brook, Fringe First, LWT, and Time Out awards. Its work has been nominated for Off West End, Stage, Evening Standard, Carol Tambor, Amnesty International, and South Bank awards.<ref>{{cite web|title=History|url=http://www.gatetheatre.co.uk/about-us/about-the-gate/history|website=Gate Theatre|access-date=22 July 2014|archive-date=26 July 2014|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140726143754/http://www.gatetheatre.co.uk/about-us/about-the-gate/history|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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Some of the actors and practitioners to have worked at the Gate include [[Stephen Daldry]], [[Jude Law]], [[Kelly Hunter]], [[Rachel Weisz]], [[Alex Kingston]], [[Kathy Burke]], Sam Shepherd, Sir [[Peter Hall (director)|Peter Hall]], [[Sarah Kane]], [[Katie Mitchell]], [[Nancy Meckler]], Mick Gordon, [[Tobias Menzies]], and [[Ian Rickson]]. |
Some of the actors and practitioners to have worked at the Gate include Sir [[Robert Stephens]], [[Stephen Daldry]], [[Jude Law]], [[Kelly Hunter]], [[Rachel Weisz]], [[Alex Kingston]], [[Kathy Burke]], Sam Shepherd, Sir [[Peter Hall (director)|Peter Hall]], [[Sarah Kane]], [[Katie Mitchell]], [[Nancy Meckler]], Mick Gordon, [[Tobias Menzies]], and [[Ian Rickson]]. |
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== Artistic Directors == |
== Artistic Directors == |
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* 1985–1990 Giles Croft |
* 1985–1990 Giles Croft |
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* 1990–1992 [[Stephen Daldry]] |
* 1990–1992 [[Stephen Daldry]] |
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* 1992–1996 Lawrence Boswell |
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* 1992–1995 [[David Farr (theatre director)|David Farr]] |
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* 1996–1998 [[David Farr (theatre director)|David Farr]] |
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* 1995–2000 Mick Gordon |
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* 1998–2001 Mick Gordon |
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* 2000–2004 Erica Whyman |
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* 2001–2004 Erica Whyman |
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* 2004–2007 [[Thea Sharrock]] |
* 2004–2007 [[Thea Sharrock]] |
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* 2007–2012 [[Natalie Abrahami]] and [[Carrie Cracknell]] |
* 2007–2012 [[Natalie Abrahami]] and [[Carrie Cracknell]] |
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* 2012–2017 [[Christopher Haydon]] |
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* 2017– 2021 Ellen McDougall |
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* 2022 - Stef O'Driscoll (Interim) |
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== Executive Directors == |
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* Kate Denby |
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* –2015 Jonathan Hull |
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* 2015-2016 Clare Slater |
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* 2016-2018 Joanne Royce |
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* 2018– 2021 Lise Bell |
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* 2021 - 2022 Shawab Iqbal |
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* 2022 - Nicola Clements |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 16:42, 24 June 2024
Gate Theatre | |
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Former location of Gate Theatre in Notting Hill | |
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General information | |
Location | Camden , previously Notting Hill Gate |
Address | 26 Crowndale, 26 Crowndale Road, Camden, London, NW1 1TT |
Town or city | London |
Country | UK |
Opened | 1979 |
The Gate Theatre is a theatre in London which originally established above the Prince Albert pub in Notting Hill in 1979 with the founding mission to bring groundbreaking international work to London. With 75 seats, it was known as the smallest “off-West End” theatre in the city. The Gate now operates as a theatre producing company, working with partners, venues and audiences in London and beyond, platforming work from beyond the borders of the UK.
History
The Gate was opened in 1979 in Notting Hill.
The Gate has won numerous awards, including Olivier, Critic's Circle, Peter Brook, Fringe First, LWT, and Time Out awards. Its work has been nominated for Off West End, Stage, Evening Standard, Carol Tambor, Amnesty International, and South Bank awards.[1]
Some of the actors and practitioners to have worked at the Gate include Sir Robert Stephens, Stephen Daldry, Jude Law, Kelly Hunter, Rachel Weisz, Alex Kingston, Kathy Burke, Sam Shepherd, Sir Peter Hall, Sarah Kane, Katie Mitchell, Nancy Meckler, Mick Gordon, Tobias Menzies, and Ian Rickson.
Artistic Directors
- 1979–1985 Lou Stein
- 1985–1990 Giles Croft
- 1990–1992 Stephen Daldry
- 1992–1996 Lawrence Boswell
- 1996–1998 David Farr
- 1998–2001 Mick Gordon
- 2001–2004 Erica Whyman
- 2004–2007 Thea Sharrock
- 2007–2012 Natalie Abrahami and Carrie Cracknell
- 2012–2017 Christopher Haydon
- 2017– 2021 Ellen McDougall
- 2022 - Stef O'Driscoll (Interim)
Executive Directors
- Kate Denby
- –2015 Jonathan Hull
- 2015-2016 Clare Slater
- 2016-2018 Joanne Royce
- 2018– 2021 Lise Bell
- 2021 - 2022 Shawab Iqbal
- 2022 - Nicola Clements
References
- ^ "History". Gate Theatre. Archived from the original on 26 July 2014. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
External links
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