The Donmar Warehouse is a 250-seat subsidised (not for profit) theatre located in the heart of London's West End which under the artistic leadership of Sam Mendes, Michael Grandage and now Josie Rourke has a reputation as one of the UK's leading producing theatres. It has presented some of London's most memorable award-winning theatrical experiences, as well as garnered critical acclaim at home and abroad.
Over the last 19 years the theatre has created a reputation associated with artistic excellence: it has showcased the talent of some of the industry’s premier creative artists, and built an unparalleled catalogue of work.
As well as presenting at least six productions a year at its home in Covent Garden, the Donmar presents work nationally and internationally. In 2011 KING LEAR transferred to BAM, New York, and became the Donmar's first production to be screened live in cinemas across the globe from its Covent Garden home.
Donmar-generated productions have received 40 Olivier Awards, 23 Critics’ Circle Awards, 21 Evening Standard Awards, two South Bank Awards and 20 Tony Awards from ten Broadway productions.
