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Post by james1969 on Oct 23, 2023 17:06:49 GMT
Anyone know what’s going on with The Theatre Cafe ?
Apparently closed today and rumours of eviction.
One of my favourite places to visit when in London
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Post by demelza on Oct 23, 2023 17:16:37 GMT
Found this on twitter, supposedly the eviction notice that was put up on the doors. I haven't been since it was still on Shaftesbury Avenue, but I always thought it was a nice little place |
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Post by zahidf on Oct 23, 2023 17:28:52 GMT
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on Oct 23, 2023 17:52:48 GMT
Gutted.  It was so cosy and would prefer going there than the cramped Cafe Nero across the way. |
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Post by anthony40 on Oct 23, 2023 18:01:19 GMT
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Post by n1david on Oct 23, 2023 18:44:25 GMT
"In light of today's news, The Theatre Care is going to have a commemoration of
the safe space it created for all theatre goers!
Wednesday 25th October, 2023
More details to follow x"
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Post by Dawnstar on Oct 23, 2023 21:44:15 GMT
I haven't been since it was still on Shaftesbury Avenue, but I always thought it was a nice little place I was under the impression it was still on Shaftesbury Avenue! Not that I've ever been in it, as I never go into cafes in London. |
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Post by cezbear on Oct 24, 2023 7:57:31 GMT
If their commemoration doesn't involve a rousing rendition of 'Rent' I'll be very disappointed.
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Post by partytentdown on Oct 24, 2023 8:09:25 GMT
Please tell me they aren't organising a memorial service for a cafe that didn't pay its rent
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Post by andys on Oct 24, 2023 8:29:08 GMT
"a safe space"?
Going to theatre is not inherently dangerous.
I wonder if the few remaining discount ticket outlets owned by the same business are likely to go the same way.
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Post by kit66 on Oct 24, 2023 8:59:06 GMT
I wish there was a safe space from other theatregoers.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Oct 24, 2023 9:00:12 GMT
So have both of the venues closed?
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Post by alece10 on Oct 24, 2023 9:16:11 GMT
No the diner is open
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Post by aingidh on Oct 24, 2023 10:43:31 GMT
I haven't been since it was still on Shaftesbury Avenue, but I always thought it was a nice little place I was under the impression it was still on Shaftesbury Avenue! Not that I've ever been in it, as I never go into cafes in London. Moved to a bigger unit on St Martin's Lane a few years ago, then the pandemic hit and that's arguably when their financial troubles began. |
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Post by anxiousoctopus on Oct 24, 2023 10:53:10 GMT
"a safe space"? Going to theatre is not inherently dangerous. I wonder if the few remaining discount ticket outlets owned by the same business are likely to go the same way. I will argue that for solo female theatre-goers it can be (mainly leaving theatres at night) - but I think the ‘safe space’ here more means a reliable place to go inbetween theatre visits with likeminded people. I will admit the phrase has kind of lost its meaning… |
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Post by sph on Oct 24, 2023 13:11:38 GMT
I think calling it a safe space and giving it a memorial service is a bit melodramatic - but it's sad to lose any venue which people enjoyed going to. They still have the diner though, which I've never been to.
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Post by Being Alive on Oct 24, 2023 13:27:37 GMT
I'm obsessed with the fact that they didn't pay their rent and then are acting like they've been unfairly treated.
Like, they've just been evicted for no good reason?
Come on now...
Pay! Your! Rent!
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Post by strawberrypie on Oct 24, 2023 17:14:18 GMT
I'm obsessed with the fact that they didn't pay their rent and then are acting like they've been unfairly treated. Like, they've just been evicted for no good reason? Come on now... Pay! Your! Rent! Imagine tomorrow's vigil turning into a fully immersive production of RENT: How do you document real life When real life's getting more Like fiction each day Headlines--bread-lines Blow my mind And now this deadline "Eviction--or pay" Rent! |
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Post by erik24601 on Oct 24, 2023 17:19:47 GMT
Where are the details of the event tomorrow?
I get the feeling there's a bit more to this than them just not paying rent as they are quite openly sharing the news stories on their Twitter feed.
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Post by Jon on Oct 24, 2023 17:28:40 GMT
Where are the details of the event tomorrow? I get the feeling there's a bit more to this than them just not paying rent as they are quite openly sharing the news stories on their Twitter feed. Given it’s prime West End estate, it’s surprising they were allowed to not pay rent for so long even accounting for Covid |
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Post by erik24601 on Oct 24, 2023 17:30:20 GMT
Where are the details of the event tomorrow? I get the feeling there's a bit more to this than them just not paying rent as they are quite openly sharing the news stories on their Twitter feed. Given it’s prime West End estate, it’s surprising they were allowed to not pay rent for so long even accounting for Covid Especially given that the issues appear to have been from during the pandemic.... 'This is due to rent arrears relating to COVID.' - WhatsOnStage article. |
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Post by HereForTheatre on Oct 24, 2023 17:34:33 GMT
What a bizarre turn of events. I think I went in twice. Strangely as a solo theatregoer most of the the time I felt awkward in there alone, maybe other solo theatregoers were fine and it seemed popular with them but it felt awkward to be in there alone to me compared to 'normal' coffee shops. I think it is a shame to lose this though, it was a lovely idea and I know a special place for a lot of people.
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Post by sophizoey on Oct 24, 2023 18:48:05 GMT
I was in there on Saturday for the first time since 2019, and I must admit the spark had gone from the place and the music was far too loud. Sad to see it close as it did have some lovely events every so often!
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Post by anxiousoctopus on Oct 24, 2023 19:53:19 GMT
I was in there on Saturday for the first time since 2019, and I must admit the spark had gone from the place and the music was far too loud. Sad to see it close as it did have some lovely events every so often! The loudness of the music was always my only issue with the place, especially as it was playing even in the toilets! |
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Post by Jon on Oct 25, 2023 14:42:19 GMT
The small family business angle they keep putting it is ignoring the fact the Theatre Cafe and Diner are owned by a ticketing agency.
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Post by demelza on Oct 25, 2023 14:53:41 GMT
The small family business angle they keep putting it is ignoring the fact the Theatre Cafe and Diner are owned by a ticketing agency. Someone on twitter looked the owner up and apparently there's a pattern of businesses mysteriously being dissolved |
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Post by andys on Oct 25, 2023 16:59:21 GMT
The small family business angle they keep putting it is ignoring the fact the Theatre Cafe and Diner are owned by a ticketing agency. It is a family owned ticketing business though. They are apparently not the nicest people to work for, and have a few dubious people on their staff. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Oct 25, 2023 17:03:39 GMT
Let’s leave that there please, it sounds like idle gossip.
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Post by anthony40 on Oct 25, 2023 17:48:03 GMT
I saw on Twitter a photograph where people had left flowers outside in cominseration.
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Post by anxiousoctopus on Oct 25, 2023 21:35:21 GMT
A person on Twitter is still digging into the theatre on companies house - allegedly it looks like they weren’t licensed to sell alcohol (SIC code 56102, which apparently means you can only serve soft drinks) but they had cocktails on the menu
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It was so cosy and would prefer going there than the cramped Cafe Nero across the way.
