British Theatre

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Northumberland Avenue, WC2N 5DE

مسرح بلاي هاوس

4.6 · 4.6k Google reviews Box office closed · opens 6pm

The Playhouse Theatre is a West End theatre in the City of Westminster, in Northumberland Avenue, near Trafalgar Square, central London. The theatre was built by F.

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Photos via Google. Attributions: Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse Theatre, Alex Foster

Current attached shows

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Venue info

يُعد مسرح بلايهاوس (Playhouse Theatre) أحد مسارح لندن البارزة والمُدرَج على British Theatre. اكتشف العروض القادمة، وإرشادات عملية عن المكان، ونصائح لحجز التذاكر قبل زيارتك. افتُتح مسرح «رويال أفينيو» (وهو الاسم الأصلي لمسرح «ذا بلايهاوس») في 11 مارس 1882، وكانت باكورة عروضه أوبرا «مدام فافار». وحتى عام 1894، اتبع المسرح نهجاً يقوم على تقديم الأوبرا الكوميدية وأعمال البيرلسك والفارس، إلى أن سجّل جورج برنارد شو أول ظهور له في ويست إند بمسرحية «الأسلحة والرجل». وقد مكّنه نجاح العرض من التفرغ للكتابة بدوام كامل. بدأت أعمال إعادة البناء في 1905، لكنها تعرّضت لانتكاسة مأساوية عندما اخترق السقف والعوارض الحديدية لمحطة تشارينغ كروس المجاورة أحد الجدران، ما أدى إلى مقتل ثلاثة من العمال. وبعد اكتمال الإصلاحات، أُعيد افتتاح المسرح أخيراً عام 1907 تحت اسمه الجديد «ذا بلايهاوس» في 28 يناير 1907، وبدأ تقديم أعمال درامية بانتظام (من بينها مسرحية «ليبِل!» عام 1934، التي شهدت الظهور المسرحي الأول لأليك غينيس). استولت هيئة الإذاعة البريطانية (BBC) على المسرح عام 1951، واستخدمته كاستوديو تسجيل حي حتى عام 1976. ومن بين البرامج التي سُجلت خلال تلك الفترة: «ستبتو أند صن»، و«هانكوكز هاف آور»، و«ذا غون شو». وبعد أن نجا من تهديدات الهدم، خضع المسرح للترميم وأُعيد افتتاحه عام 1987. ورغم أن عرض الافتتاح كان مسرحية موسيقية («غيرلفريندز»)، فإن تسعينيات القرن العشرين هيمنت عليها الأعمال الدرامية، بما في ذلك «الوشم الوردي»، و«تارتوف»، و«جين آير»، و«بيت الدمية»، و«شيطان الغابة» (التي شهدت عرضها الأول في ويست إند). ومنذ إعادة افتتاحه، انتقلت ملكية المسرح خمس مرات، قبل أن تشتريه شركة «ميدستون برودكشنز» في 2002، بينما تولّت «مجموعة أمباسادور ثياتر» إدارة المكان. نهاية الشوق (2 فبراير - 14 مايو 2016)لورد أوف ذا دانس - ألعاب خطرة (10 أكتوبر 2015 - 24 يناير 2016)عرض روكي هورر (11 - 16 سبتمبر 2016)نساء على حافة انهيار عصبي (12 يناير - 23 مايو 2015)1984 (28 أبريل - 23 أغسطس 2014)سبامالوت لمونتي بايثون (14 نوفمبر 2012 - 2014)دريمبوتس آند بيتيكوتس (6 يناير 2010 - 4 أغسطس 2012)لا كاج أو فو (20 أكتوبر 2008 – 2 يناير 2010)كلما اشتدّ وقعهم (23 مارس – 13 سبتمبر 2008)حلقة حول القمر (19 فبراير – 29 مارس 2008)مغامرات تان تان (9 ديسمبر 2007 – 12 يناير 2008)فوتلوز – المسرحية الغنائية (17 أغسطس - 6 ديسمبر 2007) ٣، ٦، ٩، ١٢، ١٣، ١٥، ٢٣، ٢٤، ٢٩، ٥٣، ٧٧ا، ٨٨، ٩١، ١٣٩ NCP بيدفوردبري. ماستربارك سبرينغ هادينز. ترافالغار، الحي الصيني (خطة Q Park). الوصول بالكراسي المتحركة: تتوفر مساحات للكراسي المتحركة وإمكانية النقل.هل تتوفر حمامات مخصصة؟ يوجد حمام مخصص في البهو.الأداءات المساعدة:هل هناك مرافق للمصابين بضعف السمع؟ هناك نظام الأشعة تحت الحمراء يعمل في جميع أنحاء القاعة مع كل من السماعات التقليدية وسماعات الدائرة. هل يُسمح بدخول كلاب الإرشاد و/أو كلاب السمع؟ يُسمح بدخول كلاب الولوج إلى داخل القاعة. تتوفر خدمة جليسة الكلاب من قبل الموظفين. يرجى الاتصال بالمسرح مباشرة للحصول على مزيد من المعلومات. مرحبًا بكم في نادي كيت كات. تم تحويل مسرح بلاي هاوس إلى نادٍ ليلي فاخر يعود إلى برلين في فترة الثلاثينيات من القرن الماضي لهذا الإحياء الذي يحطم الأرقام القياسية والفائز بسبع جوائز أوليفييه. في زمن يتغير فيه العالم إلى الأبد، يوجد مكان يمكن للجميع فيه أن يكونوا أحرارًا. يضم أغانٍ أيقونية مثل 'ويلكومين' و'ربما هذه المرة' و'المال' و'كاباريه' الذي لا يُنسى. الحياة هنا جميلة. كن الأول للحصول على أفضل التذاكر، العروض الحصرية، وأحدث الأخبار عن مسرح ويست إند.

History

The Royal Avenue Theatre (as the Playhouse was originally known) opened on 11 March 1882, beginning with a production of Madame Favart. The theatre would follow the model of staging comic operas, burlesques and farces until 1894, when George Bernard Shaw made his West end debut with Arms and the Man. The success of the play allowed him to pursue writing full-time.

Rebuilding work began on the theatre in 1905, but suffered a setback after the roof and girders from the adjacent Charing Cross station broke through the wall, killing three workmen.

The theatre was finally repaired and reopened in 1907 under the new name The Playhouse on 28 January 1907, and began producing regular dramatic works (including 1934’s Libel!, which marked Alec Guinness’ stage debut).

The theatre was taken over by the BBC in 1951, and used as a live recording studio until 1976. Programmes recorded during this period include Steptoe and Son, Hancock’s Half Hour, and The Goon Show.

Surviving threats of demolition, the theatre was restored and reopened in 1987. Whilst a musical (Girlfriends) was the opening production, the 1990s were dominated by dramatic pieces, including The Rose Tattoo, Tartuffe, Jane Eyre, A Doll’s House, and The Wood Demon (its West End premiere).

After changing hands 5 times since its reopening, the theatre was purchased by Maidstone Productions in 2002, with the Ambassador Theatre Group managing the venue.

Past performances

The End Of Longing (2 February - 14 May 2016)
Lord Of The Dance - Dangerous Games (10 October 2015 - 24 January 2016)
The Rocky Horror Show (11 - 16 September 2016)
Women On the Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown (12 January - 23 May 2015)
1984 (28 April - 23 August 2014)
Monty Python's Spamalot (14 November 2012 - 2014)
Dreamboats and Petticoats (6 January 2010 - 4 August 2012)
La Cage aux Folles (20 October 2008 – 2 January 2010)
The Harder They Come (23 March – 13 September 2008)
Ring Round the Moon (19 February – 29 March 2008)
The Adventures of Tintin (9 December 2007 – 12 January 2008)
Footloose – The Musical (17 August - 6 December 2007)


Box office hours

Box office closed · opens 6pm

  • Monday: 6:00 – 7:45 PM
  • Tuesday: 6:00 – 7:45 PM
  • Wednesday: 1:00 – 7:45 PM
  • Thursday: 6:00 – 7:45 PM
  • Friday: 6:00 – 7:45 PM
  • Saturday: 1:00 – 7:45 PM
  • Sunday: Closed

These are the box office (ticket desk) hours supplied by Google. The theatre itself opens around 45 minutes before curtain-up — always check your ticket for the performance start time. You can book online any time through British Theatre.

Transport

Tube

Charing Cross, Embankment

Train

Charing Cross

Bus

3,6,9,12,13,15,23,24,29,53,77a, 88, 91, 139

Parking

NCP Bedfordbury. Masterpark Spring Hadens. Trafalgar, Chinatown (Q Park scheme).

Seating plan

Playhouse Theatre seating plan

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair spaces and transfers available.Are there adapted toilets?An adapted toilet is available in the foyer.ASSISTED PERFORMANCES:Are there facilities for the hard-of-hearing?There is an infrared system working throughout the auditorium with both loop and conventional headsets.Are guide dogs and/or hearing dogs permitted?Access dogs are allowed inside the auditorium. Staff dog-sitting available.

Please contact the theatre directly for further information.

Shows currently at this venue

Previous productions

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Angry

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Bound

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Kes

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Swive

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What visitors say

5.0 · 2 months ago
Another great show. This is really an all out performance from the moment you enter the club. Performers hang from the stairs, around the bar, amongst the audience. Small round tables, with little table lights hug the stage to higher seats in the round. Great music of course, great cast and some fabulous outfits. You had the feeling of being transported in time … made all the more perfect with a glass of fizz at the interval served in a martini glass. @mimramcam
— Mim Ram Cam
5.0 · 5 months ago
I went in blindly, booking a last minute ticket and only trusting my friend's suggestion to go. The show was incredible, the cast did an amazing job and it's overall so immersive and deeply reflective. Especially with how the world is today, I would absolutely recommend this show! As you enter they tape your camera so there are no pictures, but there are performers at the bar and as you enter, with music playing non-stop and just an incredible atmosphere!
— Master Bate
5.0 · 3 months ago
The most incredible show I have ever seen. I took my Grandfather here as an 80th birthday treat as he has always wanted to see it. We sat in row G of the stalls and had a little shelf for our drinks and plenty of leg room. All staff were friendly and helpful and the performance itself was mesmerising. Drinks and snacks standard prices for London theatres, toilets nice and clean. Super easy to get to this venue as just a two minute walk from Embankment station. Once inside the theatre, staff place stickers over the cameras of everyone's phones so that no pics can be taken at all once inside the theatre. It was so nice to see people absorbed in a show without taking photos and videos all the time - myself included! The Kit Kat Club vibe is instant from the second you enter - a free shot on arrival, dark and atmospheric, dances and performers all around. Electric!
— Holly Wadsworth-Hill (Picture-This Books)
5.0 · 2 months ago
Absolutely fabulous experience! A wonderful performance with genuinely kind and welcoming staff. I’m already looking forward to returning. The entire experience was beautifully planned and seamless from arrival to the final moments of the show. The immersive atmosphere was outstanding, and I couldn’t have been happier with the experiance! I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a stunning musical show while in London! The theatre’s location is also fantastic, right by the river and next to Embankment station, making it both scenic and convenient.
— Charlotte

Reviews sourced from Google Maps.

Live venue listings

REVIEW: Caroline Or Change, Playhouse Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭

21 December 2018

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REVIEW: Glengarry Glen Ross, Playhouse Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭

31 January 2018

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REVIEW: An Inspector Calls, Playhouse Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭

12 November 2016

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REVIEW: The End Of Longing, Playhouse Theatre ✭✭✭

12 February 2016

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REVIEW: 1984, Playhouse Theatre ✭✭✭✭

23 June 2015

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Frequently asked questions

What's on at Playhouse Theatre?

The current production at Playhouse Theatre is Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club. Browse and book tickets directly through British Theatre.

What's the nearest tube station to Playhouse Theatre?

The nearest tube station is Charing Cross, Embankment.

Where is Playhouse Theatre?

Playhouse Theatre is located at Northumberland Avenue, WC2N 5DE.

What are the box office hours at Playhouse Theatre?

The Playhouse Theatre box office (ticket desk) operates: Monday: 6:00 – 7:45 PM; Tuesday: 6:00 – 7:45 PM; Wednesday: 1:00 – 7:45 PM; Thursday: 6:00 – 7:45 PM; Friday: 6:00 – 7:45 PM; Saturday: 1:00 – 7:45 PM; Sunday: Closed. Right now the box office is closed · opens 6pm. The theatre itself opens around 45 minutes before curtain-up — and you can book online any time through British Theatre.

Is Playhouse Theatre accessible?

Playhouse Theatre offers wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, wheelchair-accessible toilets. Please contact the venue directly if you have specific access requirements.

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