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The Drill Hall was built in 1882 for the Bloomsbury Rifles.  However, it has always been a home for the arts as well; even in the early 1900’s it was used as a rehearsal space for Diaghilev’s Ballet Russes and Nijinksy. 

In 1984 the current management took control and established the theatre as it is today.  It has made a name for itself in supporting up and coming artists and as a producer of work on gay and lesbian themes.  Simon Fanshawe and Rhona Cameron are amongst those who have found a home here.  The theatre also does political and community work on gay rights, initiating the Arts Lobby against Section 28, and working to address homophobia in schools.

There are 2 performance spaces in the theatre.  Drill Hall 1 holds 200 people and the seats are reserved and numbered.  Drill Hall 2 holds 50 people in unreserved seating.  There is a licensed bar on the ground floor serving drinks and snacks and the building is air conditioned.

Both halls are fitted with induction loops are there are 4 wheelchair seats available in Hall 1.  Hall 2 has flexible seating.  There is a disabled toilet on the ground floor next to the bar.

The theatre is 2 minutes’ walk from Goodge Street tube station.  There are parking spaces for blue badge holders outside the building, but otherwise street parking in the area is very limited.

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