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Venue

268-269 Tottenham Court Road, W1T 7AQ

Teatro Dominion

4.7 · 10.6k Google reviews Box office closed · opens 12pm

The Dominion Theatre is a West End theatre and former cinema on Tottenham Court Road, close to St Giles Circus and Centre Point, in the London Borough of Camden. Planned as primarily a musical theatre, it opened in 1929, but the following year became a cinema—it hosted the London premiere of Charlie Chaplin's City Lights with Chaplin in attendance—and in 1933 after liquidation of the controlling company was sold to Gaumont cinema chain, which later became part of the Rank…

020 7927 0900 Open in Google Maps

Photos via Google. Attributions: Dominion Theatre, Jerry Kwok

Current attached shows

2

Google rating

4.7 ★ (10.6k)

Venue info

Il Dominion Theatre è un teatro di Londra presente su British Theatre. Scopri gli spettacoli in arrivo, informazioni pratiche sul teatro e consigli utili per prenotare i biglietti prima della tua visita. Costruito tra il 1928 e il 1929, il Dominion Theatre dovette essere convertito in fretta in cinema quando il solo spettacolo dal vivo non stava più rendendo dal punto di vista commerciale. Dopo The Judy Garland Show del 1957, il teatro divenne una sede molto apprezzata per il musical e le performance musicali. Nel 1958 debuttò South Pacific di Rodgers e Hammerstein, rimasto in scena per oltre quattro anni, e il successivo The Sound of Music del 1965 si rivelò ancora più di successo. Quando gli incassi iniziarono di nuovo a calare, il Dominion cercò di ampliare il proprio raggio d’azione oltre i confini tradizionali del teatro. Durante gli anni ’70 e ’80 ospitò numerosi gruppi e artisti rock e pop di grande richiamo, tra cui David Essex, Randy Newman, Dolly Parton, Thin Lizzy, U2, David Bowie e Duran Duran. Tra un concerto e l’altro, il teatro accoglieva regolarmente spettacoli di balletto e produzioni d’opera. Per la prima del musical Time nel 1986, gli interni del teatro furono dipinti di nero. Pur ricevendo recensioni contrastanti, lo spettacolo restò in cartellone per due anni. Il teatro fu minacciato di chiusura (nonostante lo status di edificio tutelato di Grado II), ma una campagna Save Our Theatre lo salvò da quel destino nel 1991. Negli anni ’90 il Dominion ospitò in diverse occasioni il Royal Variety Performance, oltre allo ormai leggendario special di stand-up di Bill Hicks, Revelations. Dal 2002, il Dominion è la casa di We Will Rock You. Previsto inizialmente in chiusura nel 2006, il successo e la richiesta del pubblico hanno portato a proroghe continue a tempo indeterminato. La permanenza di 11 anni lo rende lo spettacolo più longevo nella storia del teatro. We Will Rock You (14 maggio 2002 - 2014)Grease (22 ottobre 2001 - 3 novembre 2001)Notre-Dame de Paris (23 maggio 2000 - 6 ottobre 2001)Tango Passion (21 marzo 2000 - 23 marzo 2000)Il lago dei cigni di Matthew Bourne (7 febbraio 2000 - 11 marzo 2000)La bella e la bestia (Disney) (13 maggio 1997 - 11 dicembre 1999)Scrooge (12 novembre 1996 - 1 febbraio 1997)Grease (15 luglio 1993 - 19 ottobre 1996) 1, 7, 8, 10, 14, 24, 25, 29, 55, 73, 98, 134, 176, 242, 390 NCP Museum Street, Parcheggio Sicuro Bloomsbury Square Foyer completamente accessibile. Disponibile un posto per utenti su sedia a rotelle e ascensore. Un bagno adattato è disponibile al livello della platea. SPETTACOLI ASSISTITI:Ci sono strutture per i non udenti? C'è un sistema a infrarossi funzionante in tutto l'auditorium con cuffie sia ad anello che convenzionali. Sono disponibili anche spettacoli con interpretazione della lingua dei segni. Sono consentiti cani guida e/o cani per non udenti? I cani guida sono i benvenuti ovunque nel teatro e possono essere portati in auditorium se necessario. Si prega di contattare direttamente il teatro per ulteriori informazioni. Si prega di contattare direttamente il teatro per ulteriori informazioni. Preparati! Il film amato diventa un nuovo spettacolare musical al Dominion Theatre. Con 'canzoni irresistibili' (The Standard) di Elton John e Vanessa Williams nei panni della iconica Miranda Priestly, Il Diavolo Veste Prada porta il mondo spietato dell'alta moda nel West End. 'Un divertimento diabolico' (Daily Express). Il Re torna nel West End! Mario Kombou è protagonista in ‘The Elvis Years’, l'ultima celebrazione di Elvis Presley con oltre 50 successi classici, 12 cambi di costume e una produzione mozzafiato. Prenota i biglietti per 'The Elvis Years' per una serata spettacolare al Dominion Theatre. Trova i biglietti per White Christmas al Dominion 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

Built between 1928 and 1929, The Dominion theatre had to be hastily converted into a cinema when live entertainment alone was proving bad for the business. After 1957’s The Judy Garland show, the theatre became a popular venue for musical theatre and musical performances. 1958 saw the opening of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific, which ran for over 4 years, and their 1965 follow-up The Sound of Music proved even more successful. When the business began to falter again, the Dominion looked to extend its reach beyond traditional theatrical confines.

Throughout the 1970s and 80’s, it played host to a number of successful rock and pop groups, including David Essex, Randy Newman, Dolly Parton, Thin Lizzy, U2, David Bowie and Duran Duran. In between these concerts, the theatre regularly hosted ballet and opera performances. For the premiere of the 1986 musical Time, the theatre interior was painted black. While receiving mixed reviews, the show ran for 2 years.

The theatre was threatened with closure (despite its Grade 2 listed status), but a Save Our Theatre campaign spared it that fate in 1991. The 1990s saw the theatre hosting the Royal Variety Performance on a number of occasions, as well as the now legendary Bill Hicks comedy special Revelations.

Since 2002, the Dominion has been the home of We Will Rock You. Due to close in 2006, popular demand has meant the show has been extended indefinitely. The 11-year run makes it the longest running production in the history of the theatre.

Past performances

We Will Rock You (14 May 2002 - 2014)
Grease (22 October 2001 - 3 November 2001)
Notre-Dame de Paris (23 May 2000 - 6 October 2001)
Tango Passion (21 March 2000 - 23 March 2000)
Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake (7 February 2000 - 11 March 2000)
Disney's Beauty and the Beast (13 May 1997 - 11 December 1999)
Scrooge (12 November 1996 - 1 February 1997)
Grease (15 July 1993 - 19 October 1996)


Box office hours

Box office closed · opens 12pm

  • Monday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Friday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday: 12:00 – 11:00 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

Tottenham Court Road

Train

Charing Cross, Euston

Bus

1, 7, 8, 10, 14, 24, 25, 29, 55, 73, 98, 134, 176, 242, 390

Parking

NCP Museum Street, Secure Parking Bloomsbury Square

Seating plan

Dominion Theatre seating plan

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access

Fully accessible foyer. Box for wheelchair users and lift available.

Are there adapted toilets?

An adapted toilet is available at stalls level.

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. Sign-interpreted performances are also available.

Are guide dogs and/or hearing dogs permitted?

Guide dogs are most welcome everywhere in the theatre, and may be taken into the auditorium if required. Please contact the theatre directly for further information.

Please contact the theatre directly for further information.

Shows currently at this venue

Previous productions

What visitors say

5.0 · a month ago
Went to see The Devil wears Prada for the first time. It was lovely. Staff were great, very attentive. Didn't take long after we got into the que. It moved very quickly with bag checks and scanning tickets. Then right into the venue. Very smooth service during the intervals, drinks were reasonably priced and good variety, toilets were nice and clean. I will definitely be back for another show!
— Amaka Whilby
5.0 · a month ago
Went for Devil wears Prada- which was absolutely amazingggg- 2.5 hours long with one interval. The theatre is huge, with an open welcome plan- 2-3 small kiosks for drinks/basic snacks. The staff were kind- even to those who were taking a video of the performance. Good visit.
— Navdeep Dhillon
5.0 · 6 months ago
Beautiful theatre. Seats are comfortable and somewhat spacious, definitely better than Ryanair aeroplane seats. The decoration is nice and classic. There aren’t many columns so basically all seats have good views. We watched the Devil wears Prada here. The storyline is pretty the same as the movie. The security checks move quite quickly. I’ll suggest to arrive 20-30 mins before the show time so you can relax, get a drink, use the loo and catch up with your friends before it starts.
— J. Q
5.0 · 4 months ago
From entering the theatre we were warmly welcomed. Walked round to the step free access Box for our seats, the hostess was fabulous. She looked after us with drinks and snacks, from start to interval to us leaving. Comfortable seating, great view and amazing show, The Devil wears Prada. Lovely afternoon at the theatre. ☆☆☆☆☆
— Caz w

Reviews sourced from Google Maps.

Live venue listings

REVIEW: Bat Out Of Hell, Dominion Theatre ✭✭✭✭

20 April 2018

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REVIEW: Elf, Dominion Theatre ✭✭✭

6 November 2015

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REVIEW: West End Heroes, Dominion Theatre ✭✭✭✭

6 October 2015

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REVIEW: White Christmas, Dominion Theatre ✭✭✭✭

13 November 2014

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REVIEW: Evita, Dominion Theatre ✭

21 September 2014

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Frequently asked questions

What's on at Dominion Theatre?

The current production at Dominion Theatre is The Devil Wears Prada - The Musical. Browse and book tickets directly through British Theatre.

What's the nearest tube station to Dominion Theatre?

The nearest tube station is Tottenham Court Road.

Where is Dominion Theatre?

Dominion Theatre is located at 268-269 Tottenham Court Road, W1T 7AQ.

How can I contact Dominion Theatre?

You can call Dominion Theatre on 020 7927 0900. For tickets and bookings, please use British Theatre to secure the best seats.

What are the box office hours at Dominion Theatre?

The Dominion Theatre box office (ticket desk) operates: Monday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM; Tuesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM; Wednesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM; Thursday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM; Friday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM; Saturday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM; Sunday: Closed. Right now the box office is closed · opens 12pm. The theatre itself opens around 45 minutes before curtain-up — and you can book online any time through British Theatre.

Is Dominion Theatre accessible?

Dominion 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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