Waterloo East Theatre

The Waterloo East Theatre is an independent, non-profit small venue in London, featuring a 150-seat auditorium.

History

Waterloo East Theatre opened in September 2010, when actor and producer Gerald Armin decided to use one of the unused railway arches near Waterloo station as a theatre.[1]

When the theatre first opened Armin stated: “I aim to programme unexpected, exciting and entertaining fare. The only thing I want to be predictable about Waterloo East Theatre is the cost of tickets – always affordable – starting from £10 and we’ll have a ‘pay what you can’ night within the run of every show.”[2]

The theatre hosts small shows of various types, from new writing to parodies, musicals, plays and comedy shows.

On September 2025 Waterloo East Theatre celebrated its 15 anniversary with a Gala Concert, welcoming familiar and new faces, all sharing memories of their time at the venue.[3]

Productions

Waterloo East Theatre has staged more than 200 productions and welcomed over 150,000 audience members through its doors.

Notable shows through its history are:

  • Boris - The Musical (2017, 2018, 2021[4])[5]
  • Trump the Musical! (2018)
  • Briefs (2019)
  • Afterglow (2019, 2022)[6][7][8]
  • Leonard Bernstein’s New York (European Premiere) (2021)
  • F**king Men (2023, 2024, 2025)[9][10]

References

  1. ^ "About Us". waterlooeast.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  2. ^ "Waterloo East Theatre Announces First Season". 2010-07-22. Retrieved 2025-12-07.
  3. ^ "Waterloo East at 15: The trials and tribulations of an independent venue". Southwark News. 2025-11-10. Retrieved 2025-12-07.
  4. ^ "Boris the Musical!". blowfish Theatre. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  5. ^ "Boris The Musical". waterlooeast.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  6. ^ Dillon, Luke. "'Afterglow' set for new London run at Waterloo East Theatre | West End Theatre". www.westendtheatre.com. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  7. ^ "Afterglow · Waterloo East Theatre London, Greater London · Finished 8 Dec 2019 · Tickets, information, reviews". www.london-theatreland.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  8. ^ Groves, John (2019-10-23). "Afterglow at Waterloo East Theatre | Review". LondonTheatre1. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  9. ^ "F**king Men in Off-West End: Theatre tickets, show details, cast, and more". 2024-08-05. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  10. ^ "F**king Men Tickets". London Theatre. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
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