Putney Arts Theatre

Putney Arts Theatre ("PAT") is based in Putney, in the London Borough of Wandsworth and operates as a community space specialising in theatre productions.

Putney Arts Theatre
PAT
Putney Arts Theatre in 2013
Former namesUnion Chapel
OwnerGroup 64
TypeTheatre
Construction
Built1860
OpenedJuly 1968 (1968-07)

The Putney Arts Theatre stands in the Union Chapel built by Sir Samuel Morton Peto in the late 19th century.[1] After the original congregation fell dissolved, the London City Council acquired the building.

In 1968, the theatre troupe Group 64 leased the Union Chapel in Putney from the London City Council. Group 64 purchased the building in 1998 and renamed it the Putney Arts Theatre.[2] The opening production was attended by Sir John Mills, a patron of the theatre.[3]

Group 64 Youth Theatre is the resident Youth Theatre Group, and Putney Theatre Company is the resident Adult Theatre Group.

In 2017, the theatre was renovated.[4]

The Putney Arts Theatre is a registered charity.[5]

References
  1. "Hadrian Stars at The Putney Arts Theatre - The Art Of Design Magazine". The Art Of Design Magazine. 2017-05-24. Retrieved 2017-08-10.
  2. "Putney Arts Theatre - Hidden London". hidden-london.com. Retrieved 2017-08-10.
  3. Leighfield, Graeme. "Our History". Putney Arts Theatre. Retrieved 2017-08-10.
  4. Annesley, Clara (9 August 2017). "Putney Arts Theatre gets a sponsored facelift". Wandsworth Times. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
  5. "Charity Details". beta.charitycommission.gov.uk. Retrieved 2017-02-22.


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