A Unique Historic Venue for Immersive Theatre on the South Bank

Located within a Grade II-listed former council building overlooking the Thames, London County Hall is one of the city’s most distinctive performance venues. Originally built as the headquarters for the London County Council in 1922, the building now hosts live theatre and immersive experiences in its preserved chamber spaces. Best known for staging the acclaimed courtroom drama Witness for the Prosecution by Agatha Christie, the venue offers a completely different kind of theatrical experience.

A Theatre Inside a Landmark

The chamber used for Witness for the Prosecution is the former council debating room, which has been repurposed as a courtroom-style stage. Audiences are seated on all sides of the action, some even in the jury box itself, creating a fully immersive, site-specific experience that brings the drama to life in extraordinary fashion.

Architectural Significance

County Hall is an architectural masterpiece, with neoclassical stonework, high ceilings, and expansive corridors. While the building houses a number of modern attractions (including the London Sea Life Aquarium and hotels), the theatre space itself retains its historic and political context, adding gravitas to every performance.

Experience and Atmosphere

With seating for just under 400 guests, the chamber’s layout fosters intimacy and interaction. The performance is designed to make the audience feel like participants in a real trial. While the theatre is compact, it is equipped with modern lighting and sound systems to ensure a high-quality production standard.

Central Riverside Location

County Hall is located on the South Bank beside Westminster Bridge, directly across from Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. It’s a short walk from Waterloo, Westminster, and Embankment stations and surrounded by top attractions, making it ideal for an immersive matinee or evening performance as part of a full day in London.

A Venue Like No Other

London’s County Hall offers a theatre experience completely unlike any other in the West End — immersive, site-specific, and atmospheric. It's the ideal venue for audiences seeking something a little different from their evening out.