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The '''Gate Theatre''' is a theatre in London, above the [[Prince Albert pub]] on [[Notting Hill Gate]]. With 75 seats, it is the smallest “off-West End” theatre in the city.
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 ==
== History ==


The Gate was opened in 1979 in [[Notting Hill]]. The smallest “off-West End” theatre in London, the Gate produces work in-house in its 75-seat, transformable space.
The Gate was opened in 1979 in [[Notting Hill]].


The Gate has won numerous awards for its work 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}}</ref>
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>


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]].
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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* 1985–1990 Giles Croft
* 1985–1990 Giles Croft
* 1990–1992 [[Stephen Daldry]]
* 1990–1992 [[Stephen Daldry]]
* 1992–1996 Lawrence Boswell
* 1992–1995 [[David Farr (theatre director)|David Farr]]
* 1996–1998 [[David Farr (theatre director)|David Farr]]
* 1995–2000 Mick Gordon
* 1998–2001 Mick Gordon
* 2000–2004 Erica Whyman
* 2001–2004 Erica Whyman
* 2004–2007 [[Thea Sharrock]]
* 2004–2007 [[Thea Sharrock]]
* 2007–2012 [[Natalie Abrahami]] and [[Carrie Cracknell]]
* 2007–2012 [[Natalie Abrahami]] and [[Carrie Cracknell]]
* 2012–2017 [[Christopher Haydon]]
* 2012–2017 [[Christopher Haydon]]
* 2017- Ellen McDougall
* 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==
==References==
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[[Category:Pub theatres in London]]
[[Category:Pub theatres in London]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Notting Hill]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Notting Hill]]



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Revision as of 16:42, 24 June 2024

Not to be confused with Gate Theatre Studio or Gate Theatre.

Gate Theatre
Former location of Gate Theatre in Notting Hill
Map
General information
LocationCamden , previously Notting Hill Gate
Address26 Crowndale, 26 Crowndale Road, Camden, London, NW1 1TT
Town or cityLondon
CountryUK
Opened1979

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

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

  1. ^ "History". Gate Theatre. Archived from the original on 26 July 2014. Retrieved 22 July 2014.

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