From the outside it is obvious the Cockpit was built in the 70s, as it has the same sort of concrete modernist design that makes many deem the Barbican an eyesore. Since opening, the Theatre has changed hands several times, from the Inner London Education Authority who used it as a community centre to the City of Westminster College, who would host lectures and student performances here. After moving premises the college built a new venue for its students, and the Cockpit became a full time theatre. In terms of performances, the Cockpit has a bit of everything; comedy, drama, jazz performances, musicals, Shakespeare, classical music… the list goes on. There’s an educational aspect too in the form of acting and dance classes and literary workshops, additionally the theatre runs courses in technical areas like rigging and pyrotechnics. The theatre has a capacity for 240 people and is available for private hire.
Cockpit Theatre
Gateforth Street , NW8 8EH

Address
Gateforth Street , NW8 8EH
Telephone
020 7258 2925
Category
Theatres
Nearest Station
Edgware Road (Bakerloo) (0.27 miles)
Website
thecockpit.org.uk/
Cockpit Theatre Picture Gallery

Events
I’m Just A Little Bit OCD
The Cockpit. Gateforth Street, London
Saturday 11th of June 2022 to Sunday 12th of June 2022
Venus & Adonis / Dido & Aeneas - Two Great Operas Of The English Baroque
The Cockpit
Friday 20th of May 2022 to Sunday 29th of May 2022
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