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3 unusual facts about Theatre 503


Theatre 503

Their programme combines new plays by new playwrights with "Establishing the Future by Igniting the Past" through their Second Look programme of work un-revived since the 1980s/'90s and Playwright Presents, in which well known playwrights such as Howard Brenton, Caryl Churchill and Timberlake Wertenbaker.

The opening production was a new adaptation of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, which proved so successful that the production transferred to the West End.

It went on to win the Peter Brook Empty Space Award, was nominated for a Time Out Live Award in 2006, and won an Olivier Award in 2010 for its production of Katori Hall's The Mountaintop.


Juan Radrigán

Sue Dunderdale’s production of ‘Las Brutas’ (‘Beasts’) premiered at Theatre 503 in September 2011, and in October-November 2013, coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the 1973 Chilean coup, Robert Shaw’s new translation of ‘Hechos Consumados’ (‘Children of Fate’) starring Sian Reese-Williams, will premiere at The Bussey Building in Peckham.

Katherine Monaghan

Away from television Monaghan also works as a voice over artist and has appeared at London's Theatre 503 and Live Theatre Company in her native Newcastle.


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