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Group Theatre

London experimental theatre, active 1932-19391

The Group Theatre (London) was an experimental theatre company founded in 1932 by Rupert Doone and Robert Medley. It evolved from a play-reading group in Cambridge that Doone had been involved with during his years studying with the Cambridge Festival Theatre. The Group Theatre was active from 1932 to 1939 and reformed as The Group Theatre Ltd. in the early 1950s.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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The Group Theatre (London) was an experimental theatre company founded in 1932 by Rupert Doone and Robert Medley. It evolved from a play-reading group in Cambridge that Doone had been involved with during his years studying with the Cambridge Festival Theatre. The Group Theatre was active from 1932 to 1939 and reformed as The Group Theatre Ltd. in the early 1950s.2

The story

Founded by Robert Medley and Rupert Doone in 1932.1

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Timeline

  1. 1939Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1932Founded Founded1

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