Greenwich Council has granted Troubadour Theatres permission to build two major new 1,500-seat auditoriums in London, as part of Troubadour Greenwich Peninsula Theatre.
Troubadour announced in September their plans to bring two new 1,500-seat auditoriums to Greenwich, designed to host large-scale musicals and entertainment shows and receive existing productions.
Building work for the new Greenwich venues will start soon, for a late 2026 opening.
Troubadour already runs Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, which is currently home to Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical Starlight Express; and their new venue Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre, where The Hunger Games On Stage is playing.
Troubadour Greenwich Peninsula Theatre (Photo via PR)
The proposals that have been greenlit are for a temporary theatre complex, which will operate for up to 10 years, on land that is earmarked for future housing as part of the wider Greenwich Peninsula masterplan.
The new venues will bring 65 permanent roles to Greenwich, and 500 other jobs. The venue will include riverside-fronted foyers, bars, food and drink outlets, a restaurant, outdoor terraces, and four-storey backstage facilities that include dressing rooms, rehearsal spaces and technical areas.
Starlight Express recently announced its final extension at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, and closes on 3 May 2026. Programming plans for Wembley are set to be revealed soon.
Alongside the new Troubadour theatres, Greenwich Peninsula is already home to The O2, Design District and Ravensbourne University, as well as the community-centred Firepit Art Gallery and Studio and free public art trail.
What They Said
Laura Flanagan, Director, Greenwich Peninsula, said in a press statement: “Troubadour Theatre continues to set the standard for world-class live performance, with its new home at Greenwich Peninsula. The arrival of Troubadour Theatre this year demonstrates the growing strength and ambition of our cultural district – a place where creativity, community and entertainment come together. We can’t wait to welcome new audiences to the Peninsula and see our existing neighbourhood of 6,000 residents enjoy this experience right on their doorstep.”
Justine Simons OBE, Deputy Mayor for Culture and the Creative Industries, said: “It’s fantastic news that the Troubadour Greenwich Peninsula Theatre is set to open later this year. London is the theatre capital of the world, drawing millions of visitors every year, and this 3,000-capacity venue will be a brilliant addition to this ever-growing creative district, helping us continue to build a better London for everyone.”
Oliver Royds & Tristan Baker, Joint Founders & CEO of Troubadour Theatres, said: “At Troubadour, we are driven by a belief in creating extraordinary spaces that inspire artists, audiences, and the stories they come together to share. Securing planning permission for the new Troubadour Greenwich Peninsula Theatre marks a major milestone for us, and an exciting new chapter in our commitment to bold, large-scale live performance. Following the success of our Canary Wharf Theatre and the world’s first stage adaptation of The Hunger Games, the opening of Greenwich Peninsula Theatre will further expand London’s cultural landscape. We are proud to be investing in the future of theatre – creating versatile, ambitious spaces designed to host landmark productions and deliver unforgettable experiences for audiences for years to come.”
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