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into a functioning theatre. Set beneath railway arches, it was one of the more distinctive theatrical spaces in London. When its landlord, the publicly owned infrastructure body Network Rail, wished to redevelop the site for offices, a campaign was started to save the theatre, and also other small
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In 2016, after almost twenty years in its original premises, the Union Theatre moved into new Network Rail premises just across the road from its original site. The theatre's new home, which "will keep the heart of the Union intact," offers a restaurant, rehearsal room, and some offices to let.
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businesses nearby which were given just 12 weeks notice to relocate. The Union Theatre was given a stay of execution.
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In 1998, Sasha Regan took the initiative to convert a disused paper warehouse on Union Street near
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Enhanced facilities include tiered seats and an increased seating capacity.
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and the Peter Brook Empty Space Award, at the Union Theatre
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Sasha Regan
Southwark
Sasha Regan
Southwark station
HMS Pinafore
Sweeney Todd
Assassins
The Pajama Game
The Mikado
Stephen Flaherty
Lynn Ahrens
Terrence McNally
Arts Theatre
Once Upon A Time At The Adelphi
"WELCOME - Union Theatre"
"Union Theatre in Southwark threatened with closure | News"


Union Theatre website.
"HMS Pinafore"
"Sweeney Todd"
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