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Duchess Theatre

4.7 · 4.4k Google reviews

Duchess Theatre er et spillested i London, som er præsenteret på British Theatre. Her kan du finde de nyeste forestillinger, praktiske råd om teatret og tips til billetbestilling før dit besøg.

Duchess Theatre slog dørene op den 25. november 1929 med Hubert Griffiths forestilling Tunnel Trench. For at udnytte den begrænsede plads på grunden – der huser et af de mindste 'proscenium'-teatre i West End – blev parketpladserne bygget under gadeniveau. Teatrets næste satsning, The Intimate Revue, har den tvivlsomme ære af at være den korteste opsætning i West Ends historie, da forestillingen blev taget af plakaten inden første tæppefald. I 1934 indtrådte J.B. Priestley i teatrets ledelse, hvor han stod i spidsen for opsætningerne af sine egne stykker Eden End, Cornelius og Time and the Conways. En af teatrets mest ikoniske succeser var Noël Cowards Blithe Spirit, som flyttede fra Piccadilly Theatre i 1942 og spillede hele 1.997 forestillinger. Gennem årene har teatret været ramme om både nye værker og store succesforestillinger, der er rykket ind fra andre scener. Efter succesen med Pinters The Caretaker (1960) og Bill Naughtons Alfie (1963), bød teatret i 1965 velkommen til den populære komedie Boeing Boeing (som spillede i to år), samt Oh! Calcutta!, der flyttede fra Royalty Theatre og spillede fra 1974 til 1980. I 1990'erne fortsatte strømmen af succesfulde transfers med Run for Your Wife (der her afsluttede det sidste år af sin ni år lange spilleperiode), samt National Theatre-produktionerne Copenhagen (1999) og Blue/Orange (2001). Den dag i dag danner teatret stadig ramme om både store repremiere og nyskabende dramatik, ligesom det fortsat er et yndet sted for overflyttede produktioner – senest eksemplificeret ved Chichester Festival Theatres opsætning af The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui.

Bakersfield MistThe Wind In The WillowsUntold Stories, Fences, The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui (2013)Written on the Heart, The Hurly Burly Show, Our Boys, The Boy with Tape on His Face (2012)Butley, Ruby Wax: Losing It, The Pitmen Painters (2011)Morecambe, Ghosts, The Fantasticks, Krapp's Last Tape (2010)Plague Over England, Collaboration, Taking Sides, Endgame (2009)The Buddy Holly Story (2007)Stones in his Pockets (2006)Man and Boy, The Birthday Party, Glorious (2005)George Gershwin Alone, Coyote on a Fence, Little Women (2004)Zipp, Through the Leaves, Betrayal (2003)Life After George, The Glee Club, Via Dolorosa, Damsels in Distress (2002)Blue/Orange, Alone it Stands (2001)

Buslinjer: 1, 4, 6, 11, 13, 15, 23, 26, 59, 68, 76, 77A, 91, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341

NCP Drury Lane, Chinatown (Q-Park medlemskab), enkelte gule linjer i Russell Street.

ATT trappelift er til rådighed. Forudgående besked er påkrævet.

Der findes et handicapvenligt toilet i den bagerste del af parkettet (stalls).

FORESTILLINGER MED ASSISTANCE:Er der faciliteter for hørehæmmede?

Der er et infrarødt system til rådighed i størstedelen af salen (ikke tilgængeligt på de første tre rækker samt i logerne). Der findes både teleslynge og konventionelle headsets (10 headsets til rådighed).

Servicehunde er tilladt i salen, hvis man sidder på en gangplads eller i en loge. Personalet kan også passe op til to hunde under forestillingen.

Kontakt venligst teatret direkte for yderligere information.

Velkommen til Cornley Drama Societys katastrofale opsætning af 'The Murder at Haversham Manor'! West Ends længstspillende komedie har fået publikum til at flække af grin på Duchess Theatre siden 2014. Dette mesterværk fra Mischief Theatre har vundet en Olivier Award for Bedste Nye Komedie og beviser én gang for alle, at alt hvad der kan gå galt... vil gå herligt og hylende galt.

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Billetter til The Play That Goes Wrong på Duchess Theatre, London
At this theatreThe Play That Goes Wrong

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Tube

Covent Garden, Charing Cross

Train

Charing Cross

Bus

1, 4, 6, 11, 13, 15, 23, 26, 59, 68, 76, 77A, 91, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341

Parking

NCP Drury Lane, Chinatown (Q Park Scheme), Single yellow lines in Russell Street.

Accessibility at Duchess Theatre

Wheelchair Access

ATT Stair Climber available. Advance notice required.

Are there adapted toilets?

An adapted toilet is available in the stalls

Assisted Performances

Are there facilities for the hard-of-hearing?

There is an infrared system working throughout most of the auditorium (Not Available first three rows and boxes) with both loop and conventional headsets (10 headsets available).

Are guide dogs and/or hearing dogs permitted?

Access dogs are allowed inside the auditorium if seating in an aisle seat or box. Staff can also dog-sit for two dogs maximum.

Please contact the theatre directly for further information.

Box office hours

  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Hours supplied by Google may change, especially on holidays. Check your ticket for arrival and performance times. Online ticket availability is shown on the production page.

Duchess Theatre: your questions answered

What's on at Duchess Theatre?

The Play That Goes Wrong is listed for Duchess Theatre. Check the production page for performance dates. Browse and book tickets directly through British Theatre.

What's the nearest tube station to Duchess Theatre?

The nearest tube station is Covent Garden, Charing Cross.

How can I contact Duchess Theatre?

You can call Duchess Theatre on 0330 333 4810. For tickets and bookings, check dates and available seats on the production page.

What are the box office hours at Duchess Theatre?

The Duchess Theatre box office (ticket desk) operates: Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Check your ticket for arrival and performance times. Online booking is available through British Theatre.

Is Duchess Theatre accessible?

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

About Duchess Theatre

The Duchess theatre opened on 25 November 1929 with a production of Tunnel Trench by Hubert Griffith. To fit the size of the site (one of the smallest ‘proscenium arched’ West End theatres), the stalls were built below street level. Its next production, The Intimate Revue has the dubious honor of the shortest run in West End history after the show closed without completing its first performance. In 1934, J B Preistley joined the management of the theatre, and oversaw the production of his plays Eden End, Cornelius, and Time and the Conways.

One of the theatre’s most famous productions was Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit, which transferred from the Piccadilly Theatre in 1942. It completed a run of 1,997 performances. The theatre would see further large transfers in between newer work for many years. After the success of Pinter’s The Caretaker (1960) and Bill Naughton’s Alfie (1963), the theatre received the transfer of popular comedy Boeing Boeing in 1965 (where it remained for two years), and Oh Calcutta!, a transfer from the Royalty that remained in residence from 1974-80.

The 1990s continued the theme of successful transfers, with the arrival of Run for Your Wife (completing the final year of its nine-year run), and the National Theatre’s Copenhagen (1999) and Blue/Orange (2001). The theatre still plays host to many great revivals and premieres, as well as being the home for play transfers (the most recent being the Chichester Festival Theatre’s production of The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui).

Past performances

Bakersfield MistThe Wind In The WillowsUntold Stories, Fences, The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui (2013)
Written on the Heart, The Hurly Burly Show, Our Boys, The Boy with Tape on His Face (2012)
Butley, Ruby Wax: Losing It, The Pitmen Painters (2011)
Morecambe, Ghosts, The Fantasticks, Krapp's Last Tape (2010)
Plague Over England, Collaboration, Taking Sides, Endgame (2009)
The Buddy Holly Story (2007)
Stones in his Pockets (2006)
Man and Boy, The Birthday Party, Glorious (2005)
George Gershwin Alone, Coyote on a Fence, Little Women (2004)
Zipp, Through the Leaves, Betrayal (2003)
Life After George, The Glee Club, Via Dolorosa, Damsels in Distress (2002)
Blue/Orange, Alone it Stands (2001)


Previous productions

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What visitors say

5.0· a month ago
The Duchess Theatre is a lovely, small venue with really friendly staff, and The Play That Goes Wrong is absolutely brilliant. The cast are hilarious, the timing is spot‑on, and the whole show has the audience laughing nonstop. A genuinely fun, feel‑good night out that’s well worth it.
— Jools W
5.0· 2 months ago
I recently visited the Duchess Theatre in London for The Play That Goes Wrong, and let me tell you, this place was amazing. From the moment I walked in, the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, instantly putting this clearly-not-a-local at ease. The theatre itself is beautiful, classic, intimate, and full of old-world charm, with ornate details that make you feel like you’re about to witness something special (or spectacularly disastrous, given the show). The seating and sightlines were fantastic, making it feel cozy without ever feeling cramped. And the play? Absolutely hysterical. Nonstop laughter, perfectly timed chaos, and physical comedy that somehow manages to be both outrageous and razor-sharp. It’s an absolute must-see, even if you think you know what’s coming, trust me, you don’t. As a bonus, the theatre’s close proximity to the Tube was a dream, especially for someone not from London. Walk out, turn a corner, and you’re basically back underground, no stress, no confusion, no accidental sightseeing detours. 10/10 would absolutely come back for the beautifully choreographed disasters on stage.
— XTopher Travels
5.0· 4 months ago
Small intimate theater, but overall an amazing play! This is the 3rd play we have seen here in London, and is our favorite! The humor is peak British comedy. I loved the cast and the storytelling of the play. In conclusion, it is a must see for any travelers.
— Jack Thomas
5.0· 2 months ago
Small and intimate theatre. Went to watch “The play that goes wrong” and it was incredibly funny. We were in the stalls, on the 3rd row, on the left and view was fantastic. Nice staff.
— Rita Pereira

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