Fortune Theater

Venue info

Das Fortune Theatre ist ein Londoner Theater, das auf British Theatre vorgestellt wird. Entdecken Sie kommende Vorstellungen, praktische Informationen zum Haus und Tipps zur Ticketbuchung für Ihren Besuch. Das Theatre eröffnete am 9. August 1924 unter dem Namen The Fortune Thriller Theatre – und war damit das erste Londoner Theater, das nach dem Ersten Weltkrieg neu gebaut wurde. Errichtet wurde es im Auftrag von Lawrence Cowen, einem Autor und Dramatiker, der auch die Eröffnungsproduktion Sinners schrieb. Das Stück wurde nach nur zwei Wochen abgesetzt. In den 1930er-Jahren wechselte das Programm stark und umfasste auch Amateurproduktionen. Während des Zweiten Weltkriegs nutzte die ENSA das Haus, um britischen Soldaten Live-Unterhaltung zu bieten. In den Nachkriegsjahren standen im Fortune viele große Namen aus Theater und Comedy auf der Bühne. Zu den Gästen zählten unter anderem Dame Judi Dench, Maureen Lipman, Flanders and Swann sowie Beyond the Fringe – eine Cambridge-Revue, die Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, Jonathan Miller und Alan Bennett zusammenbrachte. Am engsten verbunden ist das Theater jedoch mit Stephen Mallatratts Bühnenfassung von The Woman in Black, die 1989 Premiere hatte. Mit 5.000 Vorstellungen im Jahr 2001 gefeiert und bis heute im Spielplan, ist sie das zweitlängst laufende Stück in der Geschichte des West End. Die Frau in Schwarz (1989 -)Re-Joyce (1988)Nunsense (1987)Vergnügen und Reue (1981) NCP Drury Lane. Chinatown, Trafalgar (Q-Park-Schema) Rollstuhlzugang verfügbar. Keine Rollstuhlplätze verfügbar. ASSISTIERTE VORSTELLUNGEN:Gibt es Einrichtungen für Schwerhörige? Es gibt ein Infrarotsystem, das im gesamten Zuschauerraum funktioniert. Bitte kontaktieren Sie direkt das Theater für weitere Informationen. Finden Sie Tickets für Austentatious im Fortune Theatre. Besetzung, Spielzeiten und Laufzeitdetails 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 theatre opened under the name The Fortune Thriller Theatre on August 9 1924, making it the first London theatre to be built after World War 1. It was constructed by commission of Lawrence Cowen, an author and playwright who penned the opening production Sinners.

The play would close after two weeks. Productions throughout the 1930s varied and included amateur work. During World War 2, the theatre was used by the ENSA to present live entertainment for the enjoyment of the British troops.

The post war years saw a lot of famous names in theatre and comedy perform at the Fortune. The venue played host to names such as Dame Judi Dench, Maureen Lipman, Flanders and Swann, and Beyond the Fringe, a Cambridge revue that brought together Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, Jonathan Miller, and Alan Bennet.

The theatre is most closely associated with Stephen Mallatratt’s adaptation of The Woman in Black, which opened in 1989. Celebrating 5000 performances in 2001, and still running to this day, it is the second longest running play in the history of the West End.

Past performances

The Woman in Black (1989 -)
Re-Joyce (1988)
Nunsense (1987)
Pleasure and Repentance (1981)

Box office hours

Box office closed · opens 10am

Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:15 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:15 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:15 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:15 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:15 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:15 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

Covent Garden, Leicester Square

Train

Charing Cross

Bus

24, 29, 176

Parking

NCP Drury Lane. Chinatown, Trafalgar (Q Park Scheme)

Seating plan

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair access available. No wheelchair spaces available.

Are there adapted toilets?

No adapted toilets are available.

Assisted Performances

Are there facilities for the hard-of-hearing?

There is an infrared system working throughout the auditorium.

Are guide dogs and/or hearing dogs permitted?

Guide dogs are permitted in Box A.

Please contact the theatre directly for further information.

What visitors say

1.0 · a month ago

This was our first visit to this theatre, so on booking our seats I checked what the view was potentially going to look like. That turned out to be a pointless exercise as you can see from my photos how abysmal and obstructed our view was of the stage. During the interval we went to the bar to collect our drinks and found that the production was being streamed live on the TV at the bar. So when the second half started, we stayed and enjoyed more comfortable seats in the bar and watched it on the TV. I’m 5‘1“ tall and I found it to be quite crammed in my seat. Our seats were in the dress circle row E seats two and three.

— Marie Taylor-Morrison

4.0 · 4 months ago

A lovely theatre 😁 On the negative side a long walk up steep stairs to the upper (dress) circle 🙁 We were seated last row (G) with difficult view looking sharply down to the stage☹️ Upper bar with nice drinks but very slow service. You can order drinks for the interval😁 On the up side still a good view of the stage😁 A fantastic show and a must see experience. 😁 Would go again 😁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

— Larry Haywood

4.0 · a month ago

Operation Mincemeat plays here. Fantastic show. Theatre is rather cramped. Feels historical. Circle actually feels better and closer than Stalls for sight issues. Not great for tall people. Intermission is tough. No room really for the bar so it sits to the left of the theatre.

— Jackie Giusti

3.0 · 2 months ago

Pros: Operation Mincemeat was an excellent production engaging, witty, and thoroughly enjoyable. We ordered drinks and popcorn using the Delivered at Seat service, which I would highly recommend. It was incredibly convenient and meant we didn’t have to queue at the bar or snack counter. Cons: The theatre itself is extremely cramped. The corridors and toilets are very small, and moving around during busy periods can be uncomfortable. Be prepared to jostle with other patrons for space throughout the venue.

— Ashyanee Kulatunge

Reviews sourced from Google Maps.

Live venue listings

REVIEW: Operation Mincemeat, Fortune Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭

10 May 2023

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REVIEW: The Woman In Black, Fortune Theatre ✭✭✭✭

3 August 2015

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Frequently asked questions

What's on at Fortune Theatre?

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

What's the nearest tube station to Fortune Theatre?

The nearest tube station is Covent Garden, Leicester Square.

Where is Fortune Theatre?

Fortune Theatre is located at Russell St, WC2B 5HH.

How can I contact Fortune Theatre?

You can call Fortune Theatre on 0333 009 6690. For tickets and bookings, please use British Theatre to secure the best seats.

What are the box office hours at Fortune Theatre?

The Fortune Theatre box office (ticket desk) operates: Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:15 PM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:15 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:15 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:15 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:15 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:15 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 Fortune Theatre accessible?

Fortune 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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History

Past performances

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Transport

Seating plan