Old Joint Stock Theatre

In a beautiful 1864 building that was built as a bank, this intimate (only 95 seats) theatre hosts guest performances, two resident companies, a Musical Theatre Group, and a regular Theatre Group. It is the main venue for the comedic Foghorn Improv. Downstairs is a pub in the preserved Victorian bank hall with a glass dome and lavish decorations.

Address: 4 Temple Row West
Website: oldjointstocktheatre.co.uk (opens in a new tab)

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