In 1905, a roof collapse at Charing Cross Station causing extensive damage to the adjacent Royal Avenue Theatre which necessitated a rebuild and reopening of the theatre as the Playhouse in 1907. It went on to be home to numerous plays and musicals and, in 1951, became a BBC recording studio for live performances such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin. Now an acting theatre again, the Playhouse welcomes a multitude of events; it is especially popular for filming and photo shoots.
| SPACE | CAPACITY STANDING | CAPACITY SEATED | NATURAL DAYLIGHT | WHEELCHAIR ACCESS |
| AUDITORIUM | 12 in the Stalls, 7 in the
Dress Circle, 14 in the Upper Circle |
822 over three levels Level 1 377
Level 2 225 Level 3 220 |
No | Yes |
| FOYER & BOX OFFICE | 50 | – | Yes | Yes |
| STALLS BAR | 50 | 20 | No | No |
| DRESS CIRCLE BAR | 30 | 10 | No | No |
| UPPER CIRCLE BAR | 30 | 10 | No | No |
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