Jermyn Street Theatre is a performance venue situated in Jermyn Street, London.
Formerly the changing rooms for staff at a restaurant (Spaghetti House, now Getti), under the leadership of Howard Jameson it was transformed into a 70-seat studio theatre in London's West End. It opened in August 1994.
Since 2008 its artistic director has been Gene David Kirk. Under Kirk the theatre aims to resurrect forgotten classics and unknown works, put on new plays, and stage at least one new musical a year.
In October 2012 Kirk announced his departure; he will be replaced by Anthony Biggs.
Its patron is Princess Michael of Kent.
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