Tea House Theatre

139 Vauxhall Walk London, SE11 5HL United Kingdom

02072074585

“A rarity worth shouting about.” — Londonist

Winner of Time Out Love London Awards 2014, 2016 & 2018!
Winner of the Best Closed Cafe Award 2020!

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We are based in an old Victorian public house that opened in 1886 on the site of the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens; immortalised as the ‘Vanity Fair’ in Thackeray’s eponymous novel.

We serve some of the best loose leaf teas available, proper sandwiches and homemade cakes; not to mention the best full English breakfast in London. Our teas have individual subtle flavours which would be overpowered by the instant, coarse, hit of coffee, so we do not sell it.

We make our own marmalade and jams, all for sale by the jar and all our teas can be bought by the ounce online (to view our range click here). Our meat comes from our local butcher and our fruit and vegetables from the local market gardens around us.

We are trying to be different. We will not hurry you. If you visit us on your lunch break, then have one, you will be more productive in the afternoon. If you want to have a meeting, we will not disturb you. If you are ‘working from home’, we have wifi. If you have children, we have highchairs, a chest of toys, and milkshakes. We always have the daily papers, so please, relax, and share in what we are trying to create, take a load off, and have a cuppa.

Hamnetina

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Hamnetina, played by Manthe Penton Harrap.jpg

Hamnetina

from £9.00

Step into the enchanting world of Shakespeare with Hamnetina (played by Manthe Penton Harrap) - an evening of history, poetry and performance at the Tea House Theatre.

Discover the fascinating story of William Shakespeare, explore the famous phrases he invented that we still use today, and experience beautifully recited sonnets and powerful soliloquies brought to life with explanation and insight along the way.

An atmospheric and thought-provoking evening for lovers of literature, theatre and timeless words.

Tickets: £18
Concession: £9

Concession tickets are available for students and benefit recipients only. Valid proof of eligibility will be requested and checked at the door.

Theatre Programme Biography

Manthe Penton Harrap

Born in Africa’s Highveld savanna, Manthe was raised on a cattle ranch celebrated for its wildlife safaris and ancient San rock art.  After being educated in Harare, Zimbabwe, and Hampshire, England, she trained at the Actors’ Theatre School under the late Eamonn Jones and completed her LAMDA examinations. 

As an experienced public speaker, actress, and short-film performer who split her work across Harare and London, her notable television credits include Channel 4's The Perfect Pitch and BBC Two's Modern Times: Welcome to Mayfair.  It was on the latter that she shared her signature philosophy: “One should add a bit of sparkle to the world.”  Her community work led to her appointment as the Ambassador to Mayfair—a role she launched with the dual honours of turning on the Christmas lights and performing a ceremonial sabrage. 

Now residing in Fitzrovia with Sebastian, her faithful 36-year-old Green Amazon parrot, Manthe is delighted to make her Shakespearean debut in Thursday’s performance.

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