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Panton St, SW1Y 4DN

Teatro Harold Pinter

4.5 · 3.9k Google reviews Box office open · closes 6:30pm

The Harold Pinter Theatre, known as the Comedy Theatre until 2011, is a West End theatre, and opened on Panton Street in the City of Westminster, on 15 October 1881, as the Royal Comedy Theatre. It was designed by Thomas Verity and built in just six months in painted (stucco) stone and brick.

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4.5 ★ (3.9k)

Venue info

El Harold Pinter Theatre es un teatro de Londres destacado en British Theatre. Descubre los próximos espectáculos, información práctica sobre el recinto y consejos para reservar entradas antes de tu visita. El Teatro Harold Pinter abrió sus puertas el 15 de octubre de 1881, bajo su nombre original de The Royal Comedy Theatre. En sus primeros años fue el escenario de producciones operáticas como Falka y Erminie, antes de presentar espectáculos de revista durante la Primera Guerra Mundial. La creación del nuevo Watergate Club en 1956 permitió representar obras previamente prohibidas bajo el Acta de Teatros de 1843, lo que permitió al teatro acoger los estrenos en el Reino Unido de Tea and Symphony, A View From the Bridge, y Cat On A Hot Tin Roof. La censura se relajó a finales de los años 50 y finalmente la ley fue revocada en 1968. Esto permitió al teatro producir espectáculos exitosos como Savages en 1973 y el debut en el West End de The Rocky Horror Show en 1979. Los dos mayores éxitos del teatro ocurrieron a finales del siglo XX. Una temporada de ocho semanas con entradas agotadas de Little Malcolm and his Struggle Against the Eunuchs rompió récords de taquilla, y fue rápidamente seguida en 2000 por una producción muy bien recibida de The Caretaker protagonizada por Michael Gambon. En años recientes se han visto producciones tan diversas como Donkey's Years (2006), Boeing-Boeing (2007-8, trasladada luego a Broadway para una exitosa temporada galardonada con un Tony) y Sunset Boulevard (2008-9). El 7 de septiembre de 2011, se anunció que el teatro sería renombrado como Teatro Harold Pinter, en tributo a la influyente carrera de 50 años del escritor. Las obras de Pinter producidas en el teatro han incluido The Homecoming, The Caretaker, The Collection y The Lover. El propio Pinter dirigió una producción en 2005 de The Old Masters de Simon Gray. El nuevo nombre entró en vigor el 14 de octubre. La importancia de llamarse Ernesto (2014)Mojo (26 de octubre de 2013 - 2014)Chimerica (7 de agosto de 2013 - 19 de octubre de 2013)Viejos tiempos (31 de enero de 2013 - 6 de abril de 2013)Un coro de desaprobación (27 de septiembre de 2012 - 5 de enero de 2013)South Downs y The Browning Version (24 de abril - 21 de julio de 2012)Amigos ausentes (26 de enero - 14 de abril de 2012)La muerte y la doncella (24 de octubre de 2011 - 21 de enero de 2012)Traición (27 de mayo - 20 de agosto de 2011)La hora de los niños (22 de enero - 30 de abril de 2011)Birdsong (28 de septiembre de 2010 - 15 de enero de 2011)La Bête (8 de julio - 4 de septiembre de 2010)Prick Up Your Ears (30 de septiembre - 6 de diciembre de 2009)Demasiado cerca del sol (24 de julio - 8 de agosto de 2009)Sunset Boulevard (4 de diciembre de 2008 - 30 de mayo de 2009)Dickens Unplugged (23 de mayo de 2008 - 29 de junio de 2008)El amante/La colección (12 de enero de 2008 - 3 de mayo de 2008)Boeing-Boeing (5 de febrero de 2007 - 5 de enero de 2008)The Rocky Horror Show (18 de diciembre de 2006 - 29 de enero de 2007)Los años de burro (9 de mayo de 2006 - 15 de diciembre de 2006)Steptoe and Son en Murder at Oil Drum Lane (22 de febrero de 2006 - 15 de abril de 2006) 3, 6, 9, 12, 14, 15, 19, 22, 23, 24, 29, 38, 88, 91, 94, 139, 159, 176, 453 Entrada accesible y espacios para sillas de ruedas disponibles El aseo del Royal Retiring Room se encuentra 6 escalones hacia abajo desde el nivel del vestíbulo para usuarios que puedan manejar algunos escalones. El restaurante Strada frente al teatro en Panton Street ofrece el uso de su aseo accesible. Un miembro del personal del teatro estará disponible para acompañar a los usuarios desde y hacia el restaurante. ACTUACIONES ASISTIDAS:¿Existen instalaciones para personas con dificultades auditivas? Hay un sistema infrarrojo funcionando en todo el auditorio con auriculares de bucle y convencionales. ¿Se permiten perros guía y/o perros de asistencia auditiva? Los perros de asistencia están permitidos en todas las partes del teatro. Por favor, contacta directamente con el teatro para más información. ¡El reloj corre! Billy Crudup y Denise Gough protagonizan la adaptación teatral mundialmente inédita de la legendaria película del oeste en el Teatro Harold Pinter. Compra tus entradas para High Noon, el emocionante thriller en tiempo real de Eric Roth sobre el coraje, el deber y el amor. 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 Harold Pinter Theatre opening on 15 October 1881, under its original name of The Royal Comedy Theatre. It’s early years were host to operatic productions Falka and Erminie, before presenting revue shows throughout World War 1. The formation of The new Watergate Club in 1956 allowed plays previously banned under the Theatres Act 1843 to be performed, which allowed the theatre to host the UK premieres of Tea and Symphony, A View From the Bridge, and Cat On A Hot Tin Roof. The censorship was loosened in the late 50’s and the law was finally revoked in 1968.

This allowed the theatre to produce successful shows such as Savages in 1973 and the West End debut of The Rocky Horror Show in 1979. The theatre’s two biggest successes happened at the end of the 20th Century. A sell out eight-week run of Little Malcolm and his Struggle Against the Eunuchs broke box office records, and was quickly followed up in 2000 buy an extremely well received production of The Caretaker starring Michael Gambon.

Recent years have seen productions as diverse as Donkey’s Years (2006), Boeing-Boeing (2007-8, then transferred to Broadway for a Tony-award winning run) , and Sunset Boulevard (2008-9).

On September 7 2011, it was announced that the theatre would be renamed the Harold Pinter Theatre, in tribute to the writer’s influential 50-year career. Pinter plays produced at the theatre have included The Homecoming, The Caretaker, The Collection and the Lover. Pinter himself directed a 2005 production of The Old Masters by Simon Gray. The new name came into effect on October 14.

Past performances

The Importance Of Being Earnest (2014)
Mojo (26 October 2013 - 2014)
Chimerica (7 August 2013 - 19 October 2013)
Old Times (31 January 2013 - 6 April 2013)
A Chorus of Disapproval (27 September 2012 - 5 January 2013)
South Downs and The Browning Version (24 April - 21 July 2012)
Absent Friends (26 January - 14 April 2012)
Death and the Maiden (24 October 2011 - 21 January 2012)
Betrayal (27 May - 20 August 2011)
The Children's Hour (22 January - 30 April 2011)
Birdsong (28 September 2010 - 15 January 2011)
La Bête (8 July - 4 September 2010)
Prick Up Your Ears (30 September - 6 December 2009)
Too Close to the Sun (24 July - 8 August 2009)
Sunset Boulevard (4 December 2008 - 30 May 2009)
Dickens Unplugged (23 May 2008 - 29 June 2008)
The Lover/The Collection (12 January 2008 - 3 May 2008)
Boeing-Boeing (5 February 2007 - 5 January 2008)
The Rocky Horror Show (18 December 2006 - 29 January 2007)
Donkeys' Years (9 May 2006 - 15 December 2006)
Steptoe and Son in Murder at Oil Drum Lane (22 February 2006 - 15 April 2006)


Box office hours

Box office open · closes 6:30pm

  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 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, Leicester Square

Train

Charing Cross

Bus

3, 6, 9, 12, 14, 15, 19, 22, 23, 24, 29, 38, 88, 91, 94, 139, 159, 176, 453

Parking

NCP Denman Street, Trafalgar (Q Park Scheme)

Seating plan

Harold Pinter Theatre seating plan

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access

Access entrance and wheelchair spaces available

Are there adapted toilets?

Royal Retiring Room toilet, located 6 steps down from foyer level for patrons who are able to manage some steps. Strada restaurant opposite the front of the theatre on Panton Street offers the use of their accessible toilet. A member of theatre staff would be available to accompany patrons to and from the restaurant.

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 in all parts of the theatre.

Please contact the theatre directly for further information.

Previous productions

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What visitors say

4.0 · 2 months ago
One of londons oldest theatres which was actually the Comedy theatre way back when. Great venue for plays. Attended for High Noon production and what an amazing production. Billy Crudup was amazing as were the rest of the cast. I think besides BC and Rosa Salazar were Brits whose American accents seemed spot on. 👍🏾
— Ajay Ghumra
4.0 · 2 months ago
I loved the play High Noon. 🤠 The theatre was a lot smaller than expected which I liked. However there was a pole directly in front of me. Thankfully I was a le to move seats since the show wasn't fully booked. I like that the beer is served in a glass. Access to the gents is somewhat awkward.
— Dennis Bauszus
5.0 · 5 months ago
We just had the privilege of attending a matinee of the Weir, starring Brendan Gleason, it was fantastic. We have been lucky enough to have visited this great theatre many times over the past 20 years or so and had a great experience every time. This lovely theatre has super staff, just a heads up to visitors, the lovely stalls bar is quite tight for space, the staff are really lovely but you need to be ok with lots of folk in a small area. Folks, Do mind yourselves and take care when moving about the stalls areas and walkways as folks can take things at a rush and not always paying a heed to the safety of older folks or those less able. Thanks to lovely staff and all cast and crew for this outstanding show.
— Introspective Dreamer
5.0 · 3 months ago
I watched High Noon today and absolutely loved it. The play was very engaging, with incredible chemistry between the actors. The story completely pulls you in. Don’t miss the January discounts when buying tickets!
— Silayc

Reviews sourced from Google Maps.

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Frequently asked questions

What's on at Harold Pinter Theatre?

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

What's the nearest tube station to Harold Pinter Theatre?

The nearest tube station is Piccadilly, Leicester Square.

Where is Harold Pinter Theatre?

Harold Pinter Theatre is located at Panton St, SW1Y 4DN.

What are the box office hours at Harold Pinter Theatre?

The Harold Pinter Theatre box office (ticket desk) operates: Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM; Sunday: Closed. Right now the box office is open · closes 6:30pm. The theatre itself opens around 45 minutes before curtain-up — and you can book online any time through British Theatre.

Is Harold Pinter Theatre accessible?

Harold Pinter 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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