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A Bit About Us

​Barons Court Theatre has been entertaining audiences in West Kensington since the early '90s, and it's a beloved fixture of Hammersmith. Local artists have featured in multiple productions already in our tenure, and we are committed to featuring local talent whenever possible. The Barons Court Theatre is a 52-seater studio in the heart of West London, between Hammersmith and Chelsea. Situated in the basement of the Curtains Up Pub, a stone's throw from Queen's Club. We love plays in translation, plays that challenge our expectations, and plays that are unapologetically theatrical.

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Barons Court Theatre is run by Artistic Director Sharon Willems and Executive Director Leo Bacica.

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Barons Court Theatre has a focus on supporting emerging and early career artists, many of whom have come to the industry in non-traditional ways and who have limited networks in the UK.

 

We regularly run events to support local artists, including our scratch night, The Sunday Fix, which provides access to more established theatre makers in an informal, non-competitive environment to dismantle barriers to careers in the arts.

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Learn more about us in this recent Fringe Focus interview with theatre blogger Louise Penn.

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About the Curtain's Up Pub

www.thecurtainsup.co.uk

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Who's Who at the Barons Court Theatre

Sharon Willems

Artistic Director

Sharon Willems

Hi y'all!

 

I'm Sharon, and I'm the artistic director here at the BC. This means that I shape our overall creative vision and curate our programming with Leo. I lead on things like artist development, community engagement, and developing new work for the theatre. I'm also a freelance director and dramaturg and have run Kibo Productions with Leo since 2013.

 

When we took over the BC in November 2021, I knew I wanted us to be the kind of space that I wished I'd found when I’d first arrived in the UK: open to all, collaborative, and full of stories and voices absent from many mainstages.

 

At the BC, I'm always seeking out the most exciting stories from here and around the world. Stories that entertain and create memorable experiences for our audiences by using all the magic and wonder of theatre to challenge us, heal us, and strengthen our community. 

 

I hope you'll come visit us and be a part of it.

 

Fun Fact: I'm an newbie knitter, and you might spot me knitting on breaks at the theatre. 

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@lenyaz​

Useful Information

Accessibility 

We deeply regret that the theatre is not easily accessible to everyone. There is a flight of stairs down to the space, a step up to the door, a step down into the space, and a step up and down into the house left seating bank. If you have access requirements, please email info@baronscourttheatre.com to discuss your visit.

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HOW TO REACH US:

By tube:

We are in Zone 2, a similar distance from West Kensington Station (District Line) and Barons Court Station (Piccadilly and District Line), about 3-4 minutes walk from each in a fairly straight line along Barons Court Road. Other stops within walking distance are West Brompton, Hammersmith, Olympia (15 minutes walk) or Earls Court (20 minutes walk).

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By bus:

Buses 28 and 390 stop in front of West Kensington station. 

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By car

There are 3 parking spots in front of the theatre entrance, and relatively plenty of street parking in the immediate vicinity. Recent changes in parking rules in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham mean that street parking needs to be paid at all times in the neighbourhood.

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Awards and Recognitions

We're over the moon every time one of our brilliant shows gets recognized with an award. Here's a few that have been in recent years, as well as a few venue awards.

Below the Curtain's Up Pub
28a Comeragh Road, London W14 9HR, UK

Barons Court Theatre is a brand of Kibo Productions Ltd, Reg. No. 08417437

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