Venue

Portugal Street, WC2A 2HT

Teatro Peacock

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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4.5 ★ (3.2k)

Venue info

El Peacock 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. Un teatro ha estado en el sitio del Peacock desde el siglo XVII. La cancha de tenis de Gibbon acogió una producción de Otelo en 1660, que presentó a la primera mujer (identificada) en un escenario de Londres. No quedan otros registros de obras de teatro y el edificio fue destruido en un incendio en 1809. Un nuevo teatro fue encargado por Oscar Hammerstein I (el abuelo de Oscar Hammerstein II) y se inauguró en 1911 como la Casa de Ópera de Londres. Después de una serie de producciones operísticas (incluyendo una producción de La Dama de Picas que presentó a la primera cantante japonesa en interpretar a Madame Butterfly), el bajo número de asistentes llevó a que el teatro fuera vendido a Oswald Stoll en 1916, quien lo renombró como el Teatro Stoll. El teatro acogió proyecciones de cine, actos de variedades y producciones teatrales hasta su cierre y demolición en 1957. El teatro actual, conocido entonces como El Teatro Royalty, fue construido en 1960, donde se proyectaban películas hasta 1966. Con la excepción de Oh! Calcutta!, pocas producciones tuvieron éxito y el teatro se convirtió en un estudio de televisión para This is Your Life antes de ser adquirido por la London School of Economics (que lo renombró como el Teatro Peacock). La Compañía de Sadler’s Wells se trasladó al teatro en 1996, y después de que el nuevo Teatro Sadler’s Wells se inaugurara en 1998, el teatro se convirtió en su lugar dedicado a la danza. El lugar actualmente se comparte entre estas producciones de danza y la LSE. Se cree que el teatro está encantado por un delfín, conocido como ‘Flipper’."} ¡Blam! (22 de octubre de 2013 – 16 de noviembre de 2013)Cirque Éloize (1 de octubre de 2013 – 18 de octubre de 2013)Justitia (17 de septiembre de 2013 – 27 de septiembre de 2013) Plataformas y espacios para sillas de ruedas disponibles. FUNCIONES ADAPTADAS:¿Hay instalaciones para personas con dificultades auditivas? Hay un sistema infrarrojo funcionando en todo el auditorio con bucles y auriculares convencionales. Se permiten perros de asistencia dentro del auditorio. Por favor, contacte directamente con el teatro para más información. ¡Alexandra Burke ES Chaka Khan! El estreno mundial de I'm Every Woman – El Musical de Chaka Khan narra la increíble historia no contada de la ganadora de 10 Grammy. Reserva tus entradas para este poderoso nuevo musical en el Peacock Theatre – ¡solo por 4 semanas! 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

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

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

Show

Can-Can

Peacock Theatre

Musicals

I'm Every Woman

Peacock Theatre

£69

West End

Taj Express

Peacock Theatre

Off-West End

The Burnt Part Boys

Peacock Theatre

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

Reviews sourced from Google Maps.

Live venue listings

REVIEW: Taj Express, Peacock Theatre ✭✭✭

17 June 2017

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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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