The Chickenshed Theatre began life in a disused chicken shed in 1974. As the group grew they moved premises to a church hall, and founders Jo Collins and Mary Ward pursued an inclusive policy that meant everyone was welcome to join, regardless of disabilities. Judi Dench and Trevor Nunn became trustees, and the late Princess of Wales became its Royal Patron. Over the years the theatre company has produced large scale adaptations of classics and toured to unlikely locations, but the Southgate 300-seat location remains its home. The theatre prides itself on being accessible to everyone, with captions or sign-language for special access performances, while performance-related workshops are available for people of all ages to take part in. In 2001, co-founder Collins was given an MBE for services to music. Brooklyn’s Grill operates on the premises and opens for breakfast, lunch and dinner, serving everything from light sandwiches to hearty steaks.
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Listing Details
- Address: Chase Side, Southgate,N14 4PE,United Kingdom
- Phone: 020 8292 9222
- Website: http://www.chickenshed.org.uk/
- Email: info@chickenshed.org.uk
- Get there by bus: 298, 299, 307 and N91 stop
- Get there by tube/train: Cockfosters Underground Station and 12 minutes from Oakwood Underground Station. Both stations are on the Piccadilly line.
- Wheelchair access: Yes
- Additional information: Chickenshed's theatres and public spaces are wheelchair-accessible and working guide dogs and hearing dogs for the deaf are welcome.
Opening Times
- Monday 10am - 6pm
- Tuesday 10am - 6pm
- Wednesday 10am - 6pm
- Thursday 10am - 6pm
- Friday 10am - 6pm
- Saturday 10am - 5pm
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