Gate Theatre (London)

The Gate Theatre is a theatre in London which originally established above the Prince Albert pub in Notting Hill in 1979 with the founding mission to bring groundbreaking international work to London. With 75 seats, it was known as the smallest “off-West End” theatre in the city. The Gate now operates as a theatre producing company, working with partners, venues and audiences in London and beyond, platforming work from beyond the borders of the UK.

History
The Gate was opened in 1979 in Notting Hill.

The Gate has won numerous awards, including Olivier, Critic's Circle, Peter Brook, Fringe First, LWT, and Time Out awards. Its work has been nominated for Off West End, Stage, Evening Standard, Carol Tambor, Amnesty International, and South Bank awards.

Some of the actors and practitioners to have worked at the Gate include Sir Robert Stephens, Stephen Daldry, Jude Law, Kelly Hunter, Rachel Weisz, Alex Kingston, Kathy Burke, Sam Shepherd, Sir Peter Hall, Sarah Kane, Katie Mitchell, Nancy Meckler, Mick Gordon, Tobias Menzies, and Ian Rickson.

Artistic Directors

 * 1979–1985 Lou Stein
 * 1985–1990 Giles Croft
 * 1990–1992 Stephen Daldry
 * 1992–1996 Lawrence Boswell
 * 1996–1998 David Farr
 * 1998–2001 Mick Gordon
 * 2001–2004 Erica Whyman
 * 2004–2007 Thea Sharrock
 * 2007–2012 Natalie Abrahami and Carrie Cracknell
 * 2012–2017 Christopher Haydon
 * 2017– 2021  Ellen McDougall
 * 2022 -   Stef O'Driscoll (Interim)

Executive Directors

 * Kate Denby
 * –2015 Jonathan Hull
 * 2015-2016 Clare Slater
 * 2016-2018 Joanne Royce
 * 2018– 2021 Lise Bell
 * 2021 - 2022  Shawab Iqbal
 * 2022 - Nicola Clements