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Portugal Street, WC2A 2HT

Peacock Theatre

4.5 · 3.2k Google reviews

The Peacock Theatre (previously the Royalty Theatre) is a West End theatre in the City of Westminster, located in Portugal Street, near Aldwych. The 999-seat house is owned by, and comprises part of the London School of Economics and Political Science campus, who use the theatre for lectures, public talks, conferences, political speeches and open days.

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Google rating

4.5 ★ (3.2k)

Venue info

Peacock Theatre er et spillested i London, som du kan læse mere om på British Theatre. Her finder du alt om de kommende forestillinger, praktisk information om teatret og gode råd til din billetbestilling forud for dit besøg. Der har ligget et teater på Peacock-grunden siden det 17. århundrede. Allerede i 1660 dannede Gibbon’s Tennis Court rammen om en opsætning af Othello, der markerede en historisk milepæl med den første (navngivne) kvindelige skuespiller på en scene i London. Der findes ingen andre bevarede optegnelser om forestillinger fra den tid, og bygningen gik tabt i en brand i 1809. Et nyt teater blev efterfølgende bestilt af Oscar Hammerstein I (bedstefar til den berømte Oscar Hammerstein II) og slog dørene op i 1911 under navnet London Opera House. Efter en række operaproduktioner – herunder Spar Dame med den første japanske sangerinde i rollen som Madame Butterfly – betød lave publikumstal, at teatret i 1916 blev solgt til Oswald Stoll. Han omdøbte det til Stoll Theatre, og frem til lukningen og nedrivningen i 1957 fungerede stedet som både biograf og hjemsted for varieté og teaterstykker. Det nuværende teater blev opført i 1960 som The Royalty Theatre og viste primært film frem til 1966. Med undtagelse af forestillingen Oh! Calcutta! var der langt mellem succeserne, og teatret endte som tv-studie for programmet This is Your Life, før det blev købt af London School of Economics (LSE), som navngav det Peacock Theatre. I 1996 flyttede Sadler’s Wells Company ind, og da det nye Sadler’s Wells Theatre åbnede i 1998, blev Peacock deres faste scene for danseforestillinger. I dag deles spillestedet mellem netop disse danseproduktioner og LSE. En af de mere usædvanlige historier om teatret er, at det efter sigende skulle være hjemsøgt af en delfin ved navn 'Flipper'. Blam! (22. oktober 2013 – 16. november 2013)Cirque Eloize (1. oktober 2013 – 18. oktober 2013)Justitia (17. september 2013 – 27. september 2013) Der er adgang via elevatorer og dedikerede pladser til kørestolsbrugere. Der er desværre ingen handicaptoiletter på teatret. TILGÆNGELIGHEDS-FORESTILLINGER:Er der faciliteter for hørehæmmede? Der er installeret et infrarødt system i hele salen, som fungerer med både teleslynge og almindelige headsets. Kontakt venligst teatret direkte for yderligere information. Alexandra Burke ER Chaka Khan! Verdenspremieren på I'm Every Woman – The Chaka Khan Musical fortæller den utrolige og aldrig før hørte historie om den 10-dobbelte Grammy-vinder. Bestil billetter til denne stærke nye musical i Peacock Theatre – kun 4 uger! Vær den første til at få fat på de bedste billetter, eksklusive tilbud og de seneste nyheder fra West End. Du kan til enhver tid afmelde dig. Privatlivspolitik

History

A theatre has stood on the site of the Peacock since the 17th Century. The Gibbon’s Tennis Court hosted a production of Othello in 1660, which featured the first (identified) woman on a London stage. No other records of plays remain and the building was destroyed in a fire in 1809. A new theatre was commissioned by Oscar Hammerstein I (Oscar Hammerstein II’s grandfather) and opened in 1911 as the London Opera House.

After a string of operatic productions (including a production of The Queen of Spades that featured the first Japanese singer to play Madame Butterfly), low audience numbers led to theatre to be sold to Oswald Stoll in 1916, who renamed it the Stoll Theatre. The theatre hosted cinema screenings, variety acts, and theatrical productions until its closure and demolition in 1957.

The present theatre, known then as The Royalty Theatre, was built in 1960, where it showed films until 1966. With the exception of Oh! Calcutta! few productions found success and the theatre became a TV studio for This is Your Life before its purchase by the London School of Economics (who renamed it the Peacock Theatre). The Sadler’s Wells Company moved to the theatre in 1996, and after the new Sadler’s Wells Theatre opened in 1998, the theatre become their dedicated dance venue. The venue is currently shared between these dance productions and LSE.

The theatre is believed by some to be haunted by a dolphin, known as ‘Flipper’.

Past performances

Blam! (22 October 2013 – 16 November 2013)
Cirque Eloize (1 October 2013 – 18 October 2013)
Justitia (17 September 2013 – 27 September 2013)

Transport

Tube

Holborn

Train

Waterloo

Bus

8, 19, 38, 22B, 25, 188, 501, 521

Parking

Parker Street (24hr Car Park)

Seating plan

Peacock Theatre seating plan

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair platform lifts and spaces available.

Are there adapted toilets?

There is no adapted toilet.

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.

Please contact the theatre directly for further information.

Previous productions

What visitors say

4.0 · 4 months ago
Well managed and proportioned so flow during entry and exit is good. Sound is good, temperature was comfortable and the view from our seat was excellent. Leg room was terrible. We were in the front row of the dress circle at the recent showing of The Snowman and could barely move.
— D
5.0 · a month ago
It was my first time recently watching ghost stories then snowman, both great. Also is an accessible theatre, it's so helpful to be able to use a lift and not struggle with theatre stairs and having assistance from staff.
— Lucy Brook
4.0 · 5 months ago
Nice smallish Theater in London. I went to see Ghost Stories ( play) on a Sunday afternoon- play started at 5 pm which meant I was home in good time and not tired out the following day. I wish more theatres would consider this more friendly time.
— Frances Neligan
3.0 · 6 months ago
Not my favourite. There is no charm or character. I came here a few times due to the events that are beautiful. The layout as with many theatres aren’t great. Get a pillow if you want to see the podium!!
— Nusynasy S

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Frequently asked questions

What's on at Peacock Theatre?

There is no production currently on sale at Peacock Theatre. Check back soon, or browse our full list of West End shows.

What's the nearest tube station to Peacock Theatre?

The nearest tube station is Holborn.

Where is Peacock Theatre?

Peacock Theatre is located at Portugal Street, WC2A 2HT.

How can I contact Peacock Theatre?

You can call Peacock Theatre on 020 7863 8222. For tickets and bookings, please use British Theatre to secure the best seats.

Is Peacock Theatre accessible?

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

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