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31 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 7ES

Apollo-Theater

4.6 · 4.8k Google reviews Box office closed · opens 10am

The Apollo Theatre is a Grade II listed West End theatre in Shaftesbury Avenue in the City of Westminster, in central London. Designed by the architect Lewin Sharp for owner Henry Lowenfeld, it became the fourth legitimate theatre to be constructed on the street when it opened its doors on 21 February 1901, with the American musical comedy The Belle of Bohemia.

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Current attached shows

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Google rating

4.6 ★ (4.8k)

Venue info

Das Apollo Theatre ist ein Londoner Theater, das auf British Theatre vorgestellt wird. Entdecken Sie kommende Produktionen, praktische Hinweise zum Veranstaltungsort und Tipps zur Ticketbuchung für Ihren Besuch. Das Apollo Theatre eröffnete 1901 mit einer Produktion der amerikanischen Musical-Komödie The Belle of Bohemia. Ein passender Auftakt, denn das Gebäude (das vierte Theater, das an der Shaftesbury Avenue errichtet wurde) war von Anfang an als Spielstätte für Musiktheater konzipiert. Bis 1912 standen im Apollo vor allem Musical-Komödien auf dem Spielplan, bevor ein Kurswechsel eine größere Bandbreite an Produktionen ermöglichte. In der Folge waren dort Stücke namhafter Autor*innen wie Sean O’Casey, Ivor Novello, Noël Coward und Terence Rattigan zu sehen. Während der Renovierung durch Schaufelberg im Jahr 1932 erhielt die Royal Box ein privates Foyer und einen Vorraum, doch insgesamt ist das Theater seither weitgehend unverändert geblieben. Eine der erfolgreichsten Produktionen erlebte das Haus 1962 mit Boeing Boeing, das 1965 schließlich ins Duchess Theatre transferierte. Nur wenige Jahre später feierte Sir John Gielgud mit Alan Bennetts Forty Years On große Erfolge (1988 kehrte er später ins Apollo zurück und absolvierte dort einen seiner letzten Bühnenauftritte). 1975 erwarb die Stoll Moss Group das Theater und verkaufte es 2000 an die Really Useful Group und Bridgepoint Capital. 2005 kauften Nica Burns und Max Weitzenhoffer das Apollo und gründeten Nimax Theatres. Im frühen 21. Jahrhundert war das Apollo Gastgeber für vielbeachtete Produktionen wie All My Sons (mit David Suchet), das weithin gefeierte Jerusalem (das nach zwei erfolgreichen Spielzeiten im Apollo mit weiterem Triumph am Broadway fortgesetzt wurde) sowie die preisgekrönte Produktion von The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Kurz vor Weihnachten 2013 stürzte während einer Vorstellung von The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time ein Teil der Decke ein, wodurch das Theater für mehrere Monate schließen musste. Als Ursache wurde die in die Jahre gekommene viktorianische Bausubstanz genannt. Let the Right One In eröffnete das Haus wieder – mit einer abgehängten Decke, die die Schäden verdeckte, und der Sperrung des obersten Rangs, während die Reparaturen in die Wege geleitet wurden. My Night With Reg (2015)Urinetown (2014/15)Let The Right One In (2014)Supergute Tage oder Die sonderbare Welt des Christopher Boone (2013)Richard III und Was ihr wollt (2012)Eines langen Tages Reise in die Nacht (2012)Der Wahnsinn des George III (2012)Jerusalem (2011–2012)Ja, Herr Premierminister (2011)Heitere Geister (2011)Alle meine Söhne (2010)Jerusalem (2010)Carries Krieg (2009)Drei Tage Regen (2009)Rain Man (2008)Divas (2008)Der Strudel (2008)Ein Abend mit der Mafia (2008)Glengarry Glen Ross (2007)Die letzten fünf Jahre (2007)Die Glasmenagerie (2007)Sommer und Rauch (2006)Wer hat Angst vor Virginia Woolf? (2006) Ein Rollstuhleingang und eine Plattformlift sind verfügbar. Eine voll ausgestattete, angepasste Toilette befindet sich am hinteren Rand der Stalls. UNTERSTÜTZTE VORSTELLUNGEN:Gibt es Einrichtungen für Hörgeschädigte? Es gibt ein Infrarotsystem im gesamten Auditorium mit konventionellen Headsets. Headsets sind nach dem Prinzip 'wer zuerst kommt, mahlt zuerst' erhältlich. Blindenführhunde und Hörhunde sind im Auditorium erlaubt und das Personal kann Hunde nach vorheriger Vereinbarung betreuen. Eine frühzeitige Buchung wird empfohlen. Bitte kontaktieren Sie das Theater direkt für weitere Informationen. Erleben Sie erstklassige britische Satire live im Apollo Theater mit Tickets für 'Es tut mir leid, Herr Premierminister'. Ideal für Fans von intelligenter politischer Komödie. Erleben Sie das festliche Chaos, wenn die Cornley Amateur Drama Society auf katastrophale Weise versucht, die klassische Geschichte von Ebenezer Scrooge auf die Bühne zu bringen. Tickets buchen auf BritishTheatre.com. Eine packende, zutiefst menschliche wahre Geschichte über Tragödie, Gerechtigkeit und Erlösung – Punch ist James Grahams bislang bewegendstes Werk. Tickets auf BritishTheatre.com buchen. Sichern Sie sich Tickets für Fawlty Towers im Apollo Theatre. Besetzung, Vorstellungszeiten und Laufzeit-Infos finden Sie auf BritishTheatre.com. Seien Sie die Ersten, die sich die besten Tickets, exklusive Angebote und die neuesten Nachrichten aus dem West End sichern. Sie können sich jederzeit abmelden. Datenschutzrichtlinie

History

The Apollo Theatre opened in 1901 with a production of American Musical comedy, The Belle of Bohemia. A fitting opening show, as the building (the fourth theatre to be built on Shaftesbury Avenue) was constructed as a venue for musical performances.

Musical comedies ran in the Apollo until 1912, when a policy change allowed a greater variety of work to be performed in the theatre. This saw productions from such respected writers as Sean O’Casey, Ivor Novello, Noel Coward, and Terrance Rattigan. The Apollo had a private foyer and anteroom installed to the Royal Box during its renovation by Schaufelberg in 1932, but the theatre has remained largely unchanged since.

The theatre saw one of its most successful productions in 1962 with Boeing Boeing, which eventually transferred to the duchess in 1965. Only a few years later, Sir John Gielgud performed in Alan Bennet’s Forty Years On to great praise (he would later come back to the Apollo to make one of his last stage appearances in 1988). The Stoll Moss Group purchased the theatre in 1975 and sold it to Really Useful Group and Bridgepoint Capital in 2000.

In 2005, Nica Burns and Max Weitzenhoffer purchased the Apollo and formed Nimax Theatres. The early 21st century has seen the Apollo host renowned plays such as All My Sons (with David Suchet), the universally acclaimed Jerusalem (which, on top of two successful seasons at the Apollo, moved to further triumph on Broadway), and the award-winning production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

Just before Christmas 2013, during a performance of The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time a section of the ceiling collapsed closing the theatre for several months. The collapse was blamed on the ageing Victorian architecture. Let The Right One In re-opened the theatre with a false ceiling concealing the damage and removing the top balcony from use whilst repairs were instigated.

Past performances

My Night With Reg (2015)
Urinetown (2014/15)
Let The Right One In (2014)
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (2013)
Richard III and Twelfth Night (2012)
Long Day's Journey Into Night (2012)
The Madness of George III (2012)
Jerusalem (2011–2012)
Yes Prime Minister (2011)
Blithe Spirit (2011)
All My Sons (2010)
Jerusalem (2010)
Carrie's War (2009)
Three Days of Rain (2009)
Rain Man (2008)
Divas (2008)
The Vortex (2008)
An Audience with the Mafia (2008)
Glengarry Glen Ross (2007)
The Last Five Years (2007)
The Glass Menagerie (2007)
Summer and Smoke (2006)
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (2006)


Box office hours

Box office closed · opens 10am

  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 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

Piccadilly Circus

Train

Charing Cross

Bus

1, 14, 19, 22, 24, 29, 38, 55, 176

Parking

Soho, Chinatown (Q Park Scheme)

Seating plan

Apollo Theatre seating plan

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access

A wheelchair access entrance and platform lift is available.

Are there adapted toilets?

A fully equipped adapted toilet is available at the rear of the stalls.

Assisted Performances

Are there facilities for the hard-of-hearing?

There is an infrared system working throughout the auditorium with conventional headsets. Headsets are available on a first come first served basis.

Are guide dogs and/or hearing dogs permitted?

Guide dogs and hearing dogs are permitted in the auditorium and staff can dog sit by prior arrangement. Advance booking is recommended.

Please contact the theatre directly for further information.

Shows currently at this venue

Previous productions

What visitors say

5.0 · a month ago
A really enjoyable evening at the Apollo Theatre watching I’m Sorry, Prime Minister. The theatre is beautiful and the atmosphere on Shaftesbury Avenue makes for a wonderful West End night. The performances were excellent. Griff Rhys Jones and Clive Francis as Sir Humphrey were both superb, with Clive Francis especially outstanding — his delivery and timing were brilliant and had the audience laughing throughout. A very witty and entertaining production and a thoroughly enjoyable evening in the theatre
— Y M
3.0 · a month ago
The theatre is fine in terms of upkeep and facilities but the Stalls seats we were in were dir3ctly behind the row in front. I am well over 6 feet tall, person in front average height and I couldn't see half of the centre stage for the whole performance. The performance "I'm Sorry, Prime Minister" was well acted,and funny in parts with enough retro references (and Oxford college setting - my workplace) but fairly static, not so inventive, and, as I say, significantly obscured by the head in front of me (the ohoto was taken before he leant back to relax).
— Mark Turner
4.0 · a month ago
Good theatre; competent sound system; cosy and comfortable. Minor grumbles: organisation of the interval (drinks ordering fine, signposting/ushering routes poor); the rake on the seats (back of stalls) was a little shallow (ie don't sit behind a beehive hairdo!)
— Hugh Roberts
5.0 · 2 months ago
What a lovely theatre with brilliant staff. I watched, A Christmas carol goes wrong here. My seat was right at the top and I got cheap seats so my view was slightly limited which I understood when buying my ticket. If you leant forward you could see most of the action. I had plenty of leg room as I was at the end of the row.
— Hannah Wild

Reviews sourced from Google Maps.

Live venue listings

REVIEW: The Time Traveller's Wife, Apollo Theatre ✭✭✭✭

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REVIEW: Gabriel Byrne's Walking With Ghosts, Apollo Theatre ✭✭✭✭

10 September 2022

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REVIEW: Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, Apollo Theatre ✭✭✭

27 July 2017

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REVIEW: Travesties, Apollo Theatre ✭✭✭✭

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REVIEW: The Go-Between, Apollo Theatre ✭✭

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Frequently asked questions

What's on at Apollo Theatre?

The current production at Apollo Theatre is I'm Sorry, Prime Minister. Browse and book tickets directly through British Theatre.

What's the nearest tube station to Apollo Theatre?

The nearest tube station is Piccadilly Circus.

Where is Apollo Theatre?

Apollo Theatre is located at 31 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 7ES.

How can I contact Apollo Theatre?

You can call Apollo Theatre on 0330 333 4809. For tickets and bookings, please use British Theatre to secure the best seats.

What are the box office hours at Apollo Theatre?

The Apollo Theatre box office (ticket desk) operates: Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Sunday: Closed. Right now the box office is closed · opens 10am. The theatre itself opens around 45 minutes before curtain-up — and you can book online any time through British Theatre.

Is Apollo Theatre accessible?

Apollo 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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