Go-ahead given for London's largest theatre

Go-ahead given for London's largest theatre

Briefly

"Troubadour London is set to get its largest theatre after plans for a 3,000-seat venue were given the go-ahead. Greenwich Council has granted Troubadour Theatres planning permission for the scheme, which will be built on the eastern side of the Greenwich Peninsula in south-east London. Split across two 1,500-seat auditoriums, it will become the capital's biggest theatre by capacity, overtaking the 2,359-seat London Coliseum in the West End."

"Construction is expected to start in June. Troubadour, which operates venues in Wembley Park and Canary Wharf, said the new development would further expand the capital's cultural landscape and "deliver unforgettable experiences for audiences for years to come". Oliver Royds and Tristan Baker, joint founders and chief executives of the theatre production company, said: "Securing planning permission for the new Troubadour Greenwich Peninsula Theatre marks a major milestone for us, and an exciting new chapter in our commitment to bold, large-scale live performance.""

"Approval was given at a meeting of the council's planning board last week. Sylvia Williams, who spoke on behalf of the Greenwich Millennium Village Residents' Association, was in support of the theatre plans. She said it would be a "welcome addition" to the cultural life of the Greenwich Peninsula, and urged the council to add a condition allowing local schools to use the theatre."