Kiln Theatre, London
The Kiln Theatre is on Kilburn High Road in North West London, three to five minutes' walk from Brondesbury station and five to seven from Kilburn on the Jubilee line. Until 2018 it was called the Tricycle Theatre. It has 290 seats over two levels, the Stalls and the Circle, and it puts on its own productions, mostly new plays, in runs of a few weeks.
Around 290 seats
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Choosing seats? It's a small, steep theatre, so you're close to the stage almost wherever you sit. We'd book the middle of the Stalls, around rows F to J, or rows C to E of the Circle for value. Think twice about the front three rows of the Stalls, which are flat on the floor, and the side seats, which look at the stage side-on.
Already booked? Arrive 15 to 20 minutes before, no later. The café is closed, but the bar sells pizza before the show. The Circle is up stairs only, and children under six aren't admitted, except at children's shows.
Each level has its own page, the Stalls and the Circle, and both are side by side on the seating plan. Then there's how to get here, access and the bar, restaurants, pubs and hotels nearby and more about the Kiln.
Quick facts
- Address: 269 Kilburn High Road, London NW6 7JR
- Nearest stations: Brondesbury (Overground), about 3 to 5 minutes; Kilburn (Jubilee line), about 5 to 7 minutes
- Capacity: 290
- Levels: Stalls and Circle, with side seats on each
- Step-free: the Stalls; the Circle is stairs only
- Arrive: 15 to 20 minutes before, no later
What's On at the Kiln Theatre
The Kiln makes its own shows, mostly new plays and UK premieres, each running for a few weeks. Playing now and next:
- Table 17, Douglas Lyons' comedy about two exes meeting for dinner, until 24 October 2026
- Nine Night, Natasha Gordon's comedy about a Jamaican family wake, from 12 November 2026 to 2 January 2027
- Berlin, Joanna Murray-Smith's thriller about one night between two strangers, from 10 March to 17 April 2027
Ticket prices
Every production sets its own prices, and you'll find them on each show's page. As a guide, Kiln shows usually run from around £20 up to around £55. Book with us and it's all-in pricing, the price you see is what you pay.
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Kiln Theatre FAQs
Is the Kiln Theatre the same as the Tricycle Theatre?
Yes, it's the same theatre on Kilburn High Road. It opened as the Tricycle in 1980 and was renamed the Kiln in 2018, at the end of a two-year rebuild. The building is also home to the Kiln Cinema, which used to be the Tricycle Cinema.
How many seats does the Kiln Theatre have?
290, over the Stalls and the Circle. The Kiln can rearrange its seating for a production, so the number on sale can move a little from show to show.
Does the Kiln Theatre use understudies?
No. If an actor is off, the performance can be cancelled, and if the Kiln cancels, you get your money back.
Can I eat at the Kiln Theatre?
The café is closed, but the Kiln Bar sells 11-inch wood-fired pizzas before the show, plus sausage rolls, vegan rolls and Jamaican patties. It opens at 5:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and at 1pm on Wednesday and Saturday.
Can I book by phone?
Yes, on 020 7193 9050. You'll speak to a real person who can talk you through the seats, and the price we quote is the price you pay.