This unique small theatre started in 1994 in an old Victorian swimming pool. It's run by the St Bride Foundation, which was founded in 1891 to promote the then-vibrant printing culture of nearby Fleet St. The theatre stages evening performances by amateur and professional groups, and the Lunchbox Theatre program offers bite-sized 45-minute renditions of plays during weekday lunch hours.
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Bridewell Theatre
London
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