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Venue

South Bank, London SE1 9PX

Teatro Lyttelton, National Theatre

4.7 · 392 Google reviews

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Google rating

4.7 ★ (392)

Venue info

Il Lyttelton Theatre, National è un teatro londinese presente su British Theatre. Scopri gli spettacoli in programma, informazioni pratiche sulla sede e consigli utili per prenotare i biglietti prima della tua visita. Il Lyttelton è un teatro a proscenio, di forma convenzionale ma eccezionale per quanto riguarda le sue linee di visione e l'acustica. Non ci sono pilastri che bloccano la vista, balaustre del circle, o altri ostacoli familiari e si può vedere e sentire quasi altrettanto bene da ciascuno dei suoi 890 posti. A differenza della maggior parte dei teatri tradizionali, il Lyttelton ha un proscenio regolabile. È possibile trasformarlo in un palcoscenico aperto; aggiungere una pedana davanti al palco; o creare una buca per l'orchestra per un massimo di 20 musicisti. Nessun posto si trova più lontano dal punto di comando dell'attore rispetto alle prime file del dress circle in molti teatri più vecchi e grandi. Le poltrone sono al piano terra, mentre il circle è raggiungibile tramite un ascensore e scale al livello superiore. Vi è un bar nei foyer a ogni piano. Il Lyttelton Theatre prende il nome da Oliver Lyttelton, Visconte Chandos, i cui genitori furono tra i primi efficaci sostenitori del National Theatre e che fu lui stesso il suo primo presidente. (Waterloo Road) 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521, RV1, X68 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 Lyttelton is a proscenium theatre, conventional in its basic shape though not in the excellence of its sightlines and acoustics.

There are no eye-blocking pillars, circle rails, or other familiar hazards and you can see and hear almost equally well from each of its 890 seats. Unlike most traditional theatres, the Lyttelton has an adjustable proscenium.

You can make it into an open-end stage; add a forestage; or create an orchestra pit for up to 20 musicians. No seat is further away, here, from the actor's point of command than the distance from the front row of the dress circle in many older, larger theatres.

The stalls are on the ground floor, with the circle reached via its own lift and stairs, on the level above. There is a bar in the foyers on each floor.

The Lyttelton Theatre was named after Oliver Lyttelton, Viscount Chandos, whose parents were among the earliest effective campaigners for the National Theatre and who was himself its first chairman.

Transport

Tube

Waterloo

Train

Waterloo

Bus

(Waterloo Road) 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521, RV1, X68

Parking

National Theatre, Upper Ground

Accessibility

Available at this venue:

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Accessibility information supplied by Google Maps. Please contact the venue directly to confirm details for your visit.

Previous productions

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Show

Hansard

Lyttelton Theatre, National

What visitors say

5.0 · 8 months ago
Part of The National Theatre complex. Large auditorium with raked floor and large stag Staff. Helpful and friendly. Show. Here We Are. An excellent musical play. Stand performance amongst an excellent cast for me is Tracie Bennett. Saw Inter alia with Rosamund Pike etc al. An excellent play about a female judge who has to manage work and home and the parental relationship with son and spousal relationship where she is the more successful. Rosamund Pike occupies the stage through and never falters. From the pen of Suzie Miller, without giving the ending the plan is about moral truth and legal truth. Must see.
— Christopher Keeffe
5.0 · a month ago
Lyttelton Theatre is a fantastic venue — modern, comfortable, and consistently strong programming. Sightlines are excellent from most seats, the acoustics are clear, and the whole experience feels well organised from arrival to curtain call. It’s the kind of theatre where you can focus on the performance without fighting the space. The foyer areas are spacious, staff are efficient, and it’s a great part of London for making an evening of it (easy to pair with a walk along the South Bank or dinner nearby). If you’re choosing between venues, the Lyttelton is a reliably high-quality night out.
— Amelia Grace Thornton
5.0 · a year ago
One of my fave places in one of my fave London areas. Admittedly the show itself wasn’t my favourite but the experience was brilliant. If you are coming to see something at this theatre, come early and spend the day! There is space to work with your laptop, plenty to eat, good toilet facilities, and beautiful views and lots to see outside. Staff are very friendly and helpful too. Accessibility aids are visible and easy to get hold of. The shop is great too. They have some books that I haven’t seen elsewhere and I got some honey from their very own bees!
— Stephanie Davy
5.0 · a month ago
East access via tube, train, bus, ferry. Saw Playboy of the Western World which was excellent. Plenty of restaurants and bars nearby. Easy access. Best stall seats are rows D to M, and seat numbers 8-26, but there is good visibility from all seats. Lifts to all floors. Loos get busy at peak times and it can we wise to head upstairs if you are in need of a quick pee!
— David Prowse

Reviews sourced from Google Maps.

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Frequently asked questions

What's on at Lyttelton Theatre, National?

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What's the nearest tube station to Lyttelton Theatre, National?

The nearest tube station is Waterloo.

Where is Lyttelton Theatre, National?

Lyttelton Theatre, National is located at South Bank, London SE1 9PX.

Is Lyttelton Theatre, National accessible?

Lyttelton Theatre, National offers wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible toilets. Please contact the venue directly if you have specific access requirements.

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