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Theatre Of Comedy Company Limited

01678553

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

SHAFTESBURY THEATRE, LONDON, WC2H 8DP
Incorporated 16/11/1982

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

31/03/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 16/12/2025

Due 30/12/2026

On track

Industry

90010
Performing arts
90040
Operation of arts facilities

Officers

Robert Chester

secretary · Since 29/05/2001

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · Age 56

Also on 2 other boards

Donald Lawrence Taffner Jr

director · Since 02/01/2007

TV EXECUTIVE

AMERICAN · UNITED STATES · Age 63

Mr Jeff John Cotugno

director · Since 27/10/2011

DIRECTOR

AMERICAN · UNITED STATES · Age 67

Also on 8 other boards

Mr Thomas Butler

director · Since 19/09/2025

COMPANY DIRECTOR

AMERICAN · UNITED STATES · Age 27

Mr Robert James Chester

director · Since 19/09/2025

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Also on 5 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Dlt Entertainment Ltd

75–100% shares

124, East 55th Street, New York

Notified 26/12/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 08/10/2013Registered 12/10/2013
Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 25/09/2013Registered 26/09/2013
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 20/09/2001Registered 25/09/2001Satisfied 17/08/2012
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 20/09/2001Registered 25/09/2001Satisfied 17/08/2012
charge
satisfied

CITIBANK N.A

Created 13/01/1998Registered 16/01/1998Satisfied 18/10/2001
charge
satisfied

CITIBANK N.A.

Created 16/05/1995Registered 01/06/1995Satisfied 18/10/2001
charge
satisfied

ELEANOR TAFFNER( THE GUARANTOR ) · DONALD LAWRENCE TAFFNER

Created 08/07/1993Registered 14/07/1993Satisfied 18/10/2001
charge
satisfied

CLOSE BROTHERS LIMITED

Created 07/05/1993Registered 22/05/1993Satisfied 18/10/2001
charge
satisfied

CITIBANK N.A.

Created 26/04/1993Registered 06/05/1993Satisfied 18/10/2001
charge
satisfied

CLOSE BROTHERS LIMITED

Created 21/04/1992Registered 11/05/1992Satisfied 23/04/1993
charge
satisfied

CLOSE BROTHERS LIMITED

Created 09/05/1990Registered 22/05/1990Satisfied 14/04/1992
charge
satisfied

BASS BREWERS LIMITED

Created 11/04/1990Registered 20/04/1990Satisfied 17/06/1993
charge
satisfied

HILL SAMUEL & CO LIMITED

Created 08/09/1987Registered 25/09/1987Satisfied 12/03/1993
charge
satisfied

HILL SAMUEL & CO LIMITED

Created 04/05/1984Registered 10/05/1984Satisfied 12/03/1993
charge
satisfied

SHAFTESBURY THEATRE LIMITED

Created 04/05/1984Registered 10/05/1984

CompanyRankvs 351+ SIC 90010 peers
62

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.06× · 12/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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351Theatre Of Comedy Company Limited
82
How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees15/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity12/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity15/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Turnover

£27.4M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£17.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£4.9M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.7M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£356k

Working capital

Current Assets

£6.5M

Current Liabilities

£6.1M

Fixed Assets

£33.3M

Debtors

£1.5M

Cost of Sales

£20.2M

Gross Profit

£7.2M

Admin Expenses

£2.0M

Operating Profit

£2.4M

Profit After Tax

£1.3M

109avg. employees+27

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£166k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£3.6M
NI contributions£378k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£7.4M
Assets less current liabilities£33.6M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.06+£1.2M
20230.42+£1.8M
20210.94+£860k
20201.14-£833k
20191.39—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.