The Leatherhead Theatre – Heritage Open Days

An exhibition of material from the theatre archive focusing on the development of the building, its link with Dame Sybil Thorndike, and showcasing some of the subsequent productions at the venue.

The Leatherhead Theatre, formerly know as the Thorndike Theatre, was the brainchild of Hazel Vincent Wallace, Managing Director of the Leatherhead Repertory Company, and Architect Roderick Ham. The venue was subsequently awarded Grade II listed status as a structure of architectural significance having been recognised as one of the best and most influential theatre designs of it time.

It is said that coffee, hard work, enthusiasm and goodwill built the new theatre. The Sunday Times reported ‘ community identity has been the keynote all the way through’. More than half of the money raised to cover the construction cost was in small sums from thousands of well- wishers.

So join us on a tour of The Leatherhead Theatre this September to understand a little more aboout our venue and how it came to be what it is today!

Free Entry and no need to pre-book. For more information click here!

Times

Friday 18th September between 11:00am – 4:00pm