Sadler'S Wells Theatre

Sadler's Wells Theatre is a theatre located at the junction of Rosebery Avenue and Arlington Way in Islington. It was built in 1930, incorporating some historic elements from earlier theatres, particularly the front facing Arlington Way. The architect was F. G. M. Chancellor, with reliefs created by sculptor Hermon Cawthra. The theatre underwent additions and improvements in 1938 by Stanley Hall and Easton and Robertson, and in 1959, acoustical alterations were made to the pit and proscenium by Hope Bagenal. Throughout the 20th century, various other modifications were made, including an extra storey added to the Rosebery Avenue front.

The building features red brick with a banded stone ground-floor main elevation, stone panels, and dressings, all presented in a simple, restrained Neo-Georgian style. The entrance foyer is located on Rosebery Avenue, with a secondary entrance on the left-hand return wall, which was originally a separate entrance to the pit. The stage door entrance is situated in the far right bay of Rosebery Avenue. The entrance facade is two storeys high and has a three-window range with a canopy.

Inside, the theatre has experienced alterations to the pit and proscenium, including the covering or removal of a frieze by Cawthra that depicted "A Midsummer Night's Dream." The stage size was designed to match that of the Old Vic, allowing for easy transfer of scenery. Other changes have included adapting seats for a royal box and extending dressing rooms, stage facilities, and wardrobe rooms. Beneath the rear stalls, remnants of old wells can still be found, which is the origin of the theatre's name.