The Yard Theatre to Close for Redevelopment with Final Show Announced
London's renowned Yard Theatre has announced its final production before the venue is demolished to make way for a purpose-built replacement. A new staging of Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie, directed by the Yard’s artistic director Jay Miller, will mark the end of the current theatre’s 13-year history.
End of an Era, Start of a New Chapter
The existing venue, initially intended as a temporary structure, has become a significant cultural hub known for blending theatre, nightlife, and club events. Over the years, it has hosted prominent talents such as Michaela Coel, Ncuti Gatwa, and Emma D’Arcy.
Emma D’Arcy and Caoilfhionn Dunne in the 2019 revival of The Crucible
The redevelopment, designed by Takero Shimazaki Architects, will include:
A 220-seat auditorium.
A café-bar and spaces for young artists.
Sustainable features like natural ventilation, recycled bricks, and reused materials from the current site.
The project is supported by £6.4 million in funding from Arts Council England, the Greater London Authority, and the London Legacy Development Corporation. The new venue is scheduled to open in 2026.
The final production, A Glass Menagerie, will run from 28 February to 21 April 2025, featuring an accomplished creative team:
Jay Miller: Director
Cécile Trėmolières: Set Designer
Lambdog1066: Costume Designer
Josh Anio Grigg: Composer and Sound Designer
Sung Im Her: Movement Director
Arthur Carrington: Casting Director
Edward Hilsum: Illusion Designer
