British Theatre

Venue

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

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Current attached shows

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Google rating

4.6 ★ (4.8k)

Venue info

L’Apollo Theatre è un teatro di Londra presentato su British Theatre. Scopri gli spettacoli in arrivo, informazioni pratiche sul teatro e consigli utili per prenotare i biglietti prima della tua visita. L’Apollo Theatre aprì nel 1901 con una produzione della commedia musicale americana The Belle of Bohemia. Una scelta d’esordio più che adatta, dato che l’edificio (il quarto teatro costruito su Shaftesbury Avenue) nacque proprio come spazio dedicato agli spettacoli musicali. Le commedie musicali rimasero in cartellone all’Apollo fino al 1912, quando un cambio di linea artistica permise di ospitare una programmazione più varia. Arrivarono così lavori di autori prestigiosi come Seán O’Casey, Ivor Novello, Noël Coward e Terence Rattigan. Durante la ristrutturazione del 1932 curata da Schaufelberg, al Palco Reale vennero aggiunti un foyer e un’anticamera riservati, ma da allora il teatro è rimasto in gran parte invariato. Tra i maggiori successi si ricordano nel 1962 Boeing Boeing, che nel 1965 si trasferì al Duchess Theatre. Solo pochi anni dopo, Sir John Gielgud ricevette grandi consensi in Forty Years On di Alan Bennett (e sarebbe tornato più tardi all’Apollo per una delle sue ultime apparizioni sul palco, nel 1988). Nel 1975 il Stoll Moss Group acquistò il teatro, rivendendolo nel 2000 a Really Useful Group e Bridgepoint Capital. Nel 2005 Nica Burns e Max Weitzenhoffer comprarono l’Apollo e fondarono Nimax Theatres. Nei primi anni del XXI secolo l’Apollo ha ospitato produzioni di grande rilievo, tra cui All My Sons (con David Suchet), l’acclamatissimo Jerusalem (che, dopo due stagioni di successo all’Apollo, ha proseguito trionfalmente a Broadway) e la pluripremiata produzione di The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Poco prima di Natale 2013, durante una replica di The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, una porzione del soffitto crollò, costringendo alla chiusura del teatro per diversi mesi. Il cedimento fu attribuito all’invecchiamento della struttura vittoriana. Let the Right One In ha segnato la riapertura, con un controsoffitto installato per coprire i danni e con la chiusura dell’ultima galleria al pubblico mentre venivano avviati i lavori di riparazione. La mia notte con Reg (2015)Urinetown (2014/15)Lasciami entrare (2014)L'incidente curioso del cane nella notte (2013)Riccardo III e La dodicesima notte (2012)Lungo viaggio verso la notte (2012)La follia di Giorgio III (2012)Jerusalem (2011–2012)Yes Prime Minister (2011)Spirito allegro (2011)Erano tutti miei figli (2010)Jerusalem (2010)La guerra di Carrie (2009)Tre giorni di pioggia (2009)Rain Man (2008)Divas (2008)Il vortice (2008)Un'udienza con la mafia (2008)Glengarry Glen Ross (2007)Gli ultimi cinque anni (2007)Lo zoo di vetro (2007)Estate e fumo (2006)Chi ha paura di Virginia Woolf? (2006) È disponibile un ingresso con accesso per sedie a rotelle e una piattaforma elevatrice. Un bagno completamente attrezzato e adattato è disponibile sul retro della platea. SPETTACOLI ASSISTITI:Ci sono strutture per non udenti? È presente un sistema a infrarossi che funziona in tutto l'auditorium con cuffie convenzionali. Le cuffie sono disponibili su una base di chi arriva, prima riceve. I cani guida e i cani per non udenti sono ammessi nell'auditorium e il personale può occuparsi dei cani previa organizzazione anticipata. Si consiglia la prenotazione anticipata. Si prega di contattare direttamente il teatro per ulteriori informazioni. Vivi dal vivo il miglior satira britannica all'Apollo Theatre con i biglietti per I'm Sorry Prime Minister. Ideale per gli appassionati di commedie politiche intelligenti. Vivi il caos delle feste mentre la Cornley Amateur Drama Society tenta disastrosamente di mettere in scena il racconto classico di Ebenezer Scrooge. Prenota i biglietti su BritishTheatre.com. Una storia vera avvincente e profondamente umana di tragedia, giustizia e redenzione: Punch è l’opera più toccante di James Graham fino ad oggi. Prenota i biglietti su BritishTheatre.com. Trova i biglietti per Fawlty Towers all’Apollo Theatre. Consulta il cast, gli orari e i dettagli dello spettacolo su BritishTheatre.com. Sii il primo ad accedere ai migliori biglietti, alle offerte esclusive e alle ultime novità sul West End. Puoi annullare l'iscrizione in qualsiasi momento. Politica sulla privacy

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 ✭✭✭✭

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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 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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