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Venue

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.

Photos via Google. Attributions: The Harold Pinter Theatre, Chris Hudson, Rebecca Mae

Google rating

4.5 ★ (3.9k)

Venue info

L’Harold Pinter Theatre è un teatro di Londra presente su British Theatre. Scopri gli spettacoli in programma, le informazioni pratiche sul teatro e i consigli per acquistare i biglietti prima della tua visita. Il Teatro Harold Pinter è stato inaugurato il 15 ottobre 1881, con il suo nome originale di Teatro della Royal Comedy. Nei suoi primi anni, ha ospitato produzioni operistiche come Falka ed Erminie, per poi presentare spettacoli di rivista durante la Prima Guerra Mondiale. La formazione del nuovo Watergate Club nel 1956 ha permesso la rappresentazione di opere precedentemente vietate dalla legge sui teatri del 1843, consentendo al teatro di ospitare le prime britanniche di Tea and Symphony, A View From the Bridge e Cat On A Hot Tin Roof. La censura è stata allentata alla fine degli anni '50 e la legge è stata definitivamente revocata nel 1968. Questo ha permesso al teatro di produrre spettacoli di successo come Savages nel 1973 e il debutto nel West End di The Rocky Horror Show nel 1979. I due più grandi successi del teatro si sono verificati alla fine del XX secolo. Una serie di otto settimane con tutti i posti venduti di Little Malcolm and his Struggle Against the Eunuchs ha battuto i record di incasso, seguita rapidamente nel 2000 da una produzione estremamente ben accolta di The Caretaker con Michael Gambon. Negli anni recenti sono state rappresentate produzioni diversificate come Donkey’s Years (2006), Boeing-Boeing (2007-8, poi trasferito a Broadway per una serie vincitrice del Tony Award) e Sunset Boulevard (2008-9). Il 7 settembre 2011, è stato annunciato che il teatro sarebbe stato rinominato Teatro Harold Pinter, in tributo alla carriera influente dello scrittore durata 50 anni. Tra le opere di Pinter prodotte nel teatro ci sono state The Homecoming, The Caretaker, The Collection e The Lover. Pinter stesso ha diretto una produzione del 2005 di The Old Masters di Simon Gray. Il nuovo nome è entrato in vigore il 14 ottobre. L’importanza di chiamarsi Ernesto (2014)Mojo (26 ottobre 2013 - 2014)Chimerica (7 agosto 2013 - 19 ottobre 2013)Old Times (31 gennaio 2013 - 6 aprile 2013)A Chorus of Disapproval (27 settembre 2012 - 5 gennaio 2013)South Downs and The Browning Version (24 aprile - 21 luglio 2012)Absent Friends (26 gennaio - 14 aprile 2012)Death and the Maiden (24 ottobre 2011 - 21 gennaio 2012)Betrayal (27 maggio - 20 agosto 2011)The Children's Hour (22 gennaio - 30 aprile 2011)Birdsong (28 settembre 2010 - 15 gennaio 2011)La Bête (8 luglio - 4 settembre 2010)Prick Up Your Ears (30 settembre - 6 dicembre 2009)Too Close to the Sun (24 luglio - 8 agosto 2009)Sunset Boulevard (4 dicembre 2008 - 30 maggio 2009)Dickens Unplugged (23 maggio 2008 - 29 giugno 2008)The Lover/The Collection (12 gennaio 2008 - 3 maggio 2008)Boeing-Boeing (5 febbraio 2007 - 5 gennaio 2008)The Rocky Horror Show (18 dicembre 2006 - 29 gennaio 2007)Donkeys' Years (9 maggio 2006 - 15 dicembre 2006)Steptoe and Son in Murder at Oil Drum Lane (22 febbraio 2006 - 15 aprile 2006) 3, 6, 9, 12, 14, 15, 19, 22, 23, 24, 29, 38, 88, 91, 94, 139, 159, 176, 453 Ingresso accessibile e spazi per sedie a rotelle disponibili Toilette della Sala Reale, situata 6 gradini sotto il livello del foyer per i visitatori che possono gestire alcuni gradini. Il ristorante Strada di fronte al teatro su Panton Street offre l'uso del loro bagno accessibile. Un membro del personale del teatro è disponibile per accompagnare i visitatori da e verso il ristorante. SPETTACOLI ASSISTITI:Ci sono strutture per i non udenti? C'è un sistema a infrarossi attivo in tutto l'auditorium con entrambe le cuffie ad anello e convenzionali. I cani d'assistenza sono ammessi in tutte le parti del teatro. Si prega di contattare direttamente il teatro per ulteriori informazioni. Il tempo stringe! Billy Crudup e Denise Gough recitano nella prima mondiale dell'adattamento teatrale del leggendario Western al Harold Pinter Theatre. Prenota i biglietti per High Noon, il coinvolgente thriller in tempo reale di Eric Roth su coraggio, dovere e amore. 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 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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