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31 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 7ES

Teatro Apollo

4.6 · 4.8k Google reviews Box office open · closes 6pm

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.

0330 333 4809 Open in Google Maps

Photos via Google. Attributions: Crab Monster, David Meese, Caïna Verrin, Helena “Lena” Gruchociak

Current attached shows

1

Google rating

4.6 ★ (4.8k)

Venue info

El Apollo Theatre es un teatro de Londres que aparece en British Theatre. Descubre los próximos espectáculos, información práctica sobre el recinto y consejos para reservar entradas antes de tu visita. El Apollo Theatre abrió sus puertas en 1901 con una producción de comedia musical estadounidense, The Belle of Bohemia. Fue un espectáculo inaugural de lo más apropiado, ya que el edificio (el cuarto teatro construido en Shaftesbury Avenue) se concibió como un espacio para representaciones musicales. Las comedias musicales se mantuvieron en cartel en el Apollo hasta 1912, cuando un cambio de política permitió programar una mayor variedad de obras. Esto dio paso a montajes de autores tan prestigiosos como Sean O’Casey, Ivor Novello, Noël Coward y Terence Rattigan. Durante la reforma dirigida por Schaufelberg en 1932, se instaló un vestíbulo privado y una antesala junto al Palco Real, aunque desde entonces el teatro ha permanecido en gran medida sin cambios. El teatro vivió uno de sus mayores éxitos en 1962 con Boeing Boeing, que acabaría trasladándose al Duchess Theatre en 1965. Solo unos años después, Sir John Gielgud actuó en Forty Years On, de Alan Bennett, con gran reconocimiento (más tarde regresaría al Apollo para una de sus últimas apariciones sobre el escenario en 1988). El Stoll Moss Group compró el teatro en 1975 y lo vendió a Really Useful Group y Bridgepoint Capital en 2000. En 2005, Nica Burns y Max Weitzenhoffer adquirieron el Apollo y fundaron Nimax Theatres. En lo que va de siglo XXI, el Apollo ha acogido obras de gran renombre como All My Sons (con David Suchet), la aclamadísima Jerusalem (que, además de dos exitosas temporadas en el Apollo, se trasladó a Broadway para seguir triunfando) y la premiada producción de The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Justo antes de Navidad de 2013, durante una función de The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, se desplomó una parte del techo, lo que obligó a cerrar el teatro durante varios meses. El derrumbe se atribuyó al envejecimiento de la arquitectura victoriana. Let The Right One In reabrió el teatro con un falso techo que ocultaba los daños y dejando el anfiteatro superior fuera de uso mientras se llevaban a cabo las reparaciones. My Night With Reg (2015)Urinetown (2014/15)Déjame entrar (2014)El curioso incidente del perro a medianoche (2013)Ricardo III y Noche de Reyes (2012)Largo viaje hacia la noche (2012)La locura de Jorge III (2012)Jerusalem (2011–2012)Sí, Primer Ministro (2011)Espíritu burlón (2011)Todos eran mis hijos (2010)Jerusalem (2010)La guerra de Carrie (2009)Tres días de lluvia (2009)Rain Man (2008)Divas (2008)El torbellino (2008)Una audiencia con la mafia (2008)Glengarry Glen Ross (2007)Los últimos cinco años (2007)El zoo de cristal (2007)Verano y humo (2006)¿Quién teme a Virginia Woolf? (2006) Hay una entrada de acceso para silla de ruedas y un elevador de plataforma disponible. Hay un aseo completamente equipado y adaptado disponible en la parte trasera de los asientos de platea. FUNCIONES ASISTIDAS:¿Hay instalaciones para personas con dificultades auditivas? Hay un sistema de infrarrojos operando a lo largo de todo el auditorio con auriculares convencionales. Los auriculares están disponibles por orden de llegada. Se permiten perros guía y perros auditivos en el auditorio y el personal puede cuidar de ellos si se ha acordado previamente. Se recomienda reservar con antelación. Por favor, contacte directamente con el teatro para obtener más información. Experimenta la mejor sátira británica en vivo en el Teatro Apollo con las entradas para Lo siento, Primer Ministro. Ideal para los aficionados a la comedia política inteligente. Vive el caos festivo mientras la Cornley Amateur Drama Society intenta, de forma desastrosa, poner en escena el clásico relato de Ebenezer Scrooge. Reserva tus entradas en BritishTheatre.com. Una historia real, impactante y profundamente humana de tragedia, justicia y redención, Punch es la obra más conmovedora de James Graham hasta la fecha. Reserva tus entradas en BritishTheatre.com. Consigue entradas para Fawlty Towers en el Apollo Theatre. Consulta el reparto, los horarios y los detalles de la temporada en BritishTheatre.com. Sé el primero en conseguir las mejores entradas, ofertas exclusivas y las últimas noticias del West End. Puedes darte de baja en cualquier momento. Política de privacidad

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 open · closes 6pm

  • 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 ✭✭✭✭

7 November 2023

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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 ✭✭✭✭

16 February 2017

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REVIEW: The Go-Between, Apollo Theatre ✭✭

20 June 2016

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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 open · closes 6pm. 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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