- Monto Water Rats
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Coordinates: 51°31′44″N 0°07′11″W / 51.52899°N 0.11965°W
Monto Water Rats Address 328 Grays Inn Road, City Kings Cross, London Capacity 200 Type Theatre Opened 1992 Previous names The Pinder Of Wakefield Production Rock www.themonto.com/ Monto Water Rats, also known as The Monto and Water Rats, is a music venue at 328 Grays Inn Road, Kings Cross, London. Until 1992 it was known as The Pinder of Wakefield.
The list of acts that have played this venue over the years is extensive. Bob Dylan played his first UK gig here in December 1962.[1] The Pogues (then known as the Pogue Mahone's) had their first performance here on October 4, 1982.[2][3] Oasis debut London performance took place here on the 27th January 1994.[4] The Beta Band played their debut show here on Wednesday 23 July 1997.[5] Acts such as Katy Perry, The Cutaway, The Courteeners and Ra Ra Riot also appeared here prior to international acclaim. Also more recent acts such as Girl from the Castle have played making the venue a host too a new and upcoming underground london music scene.
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