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Aldwych, WC2B 4LD

Teatro Novello

4.7 · 8.1k Google reviews Box office closed · opens 4:30pm

The Novello Theatre is a West End theatre on Aldwych, in the City of Westminster. It was known as the Strand Theatre between 1913 and 2005.

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Current attached shows

1

Google rating

4.7 ★ (8.1k)

Venue info

Il Novello Theatre è un teatro di Londra presente su British Theatre. Scopri i prossimi spettacoli, informazioni pratiche sulla sede e consigli per l’acquisto dei biglietti prima della tua visita. Il teatro, costruito in coppia con l’Aldwych e originariamente battezzato Waldorf Theatre, aprì il 22 maggio 1905. Fu rinominato Strand Theatre nel 1901, poi Whitney Theatre nel 1911, per tornare a Strand Theatre nel 1913. Nel corso degli anni ha ospitato molte produzioni di grande richiamo. Negli anni ’40, la commedia nera Arsenic and Old Lace totalizzò 1.337 repliche; nel 1955 Sailor, Beware! arrivò a 1.231 repliche; e la commedia del 1971 No Sex Please, We’re British rimase in cartellone per 10 anni prima di trasferirsi al Garrick Theatre (per altri 6 anni). Nel 2005 il teatro è stato ribattezzato Novello Theatre in onore del compositore e attore Ivor Novello, che tra il 1913 e il 1951 visse in un appartamento sopra il teatro. Il XXI secolo ha portato nuovi successi con la stagione 2005/06 della Royal Shakespeare Company, che includeva Twelfth Night, The Comedy of Errors, A Midsummer Night’s Dream e As You Like It. Seguì una serie di musical dai risultati alterni: tra questi la prima londinese di Footloose nel 2006, la prima europea di The Drowsy Chaperone nel 2007 (chiuso dopo 2 mesi per scarsa affluenza) e la prima mondiale di Desperately Seeking Susan (sempre nel 2007, chiuso dopo 1 mese dopo recensioni sfavorevoli). Attualmente il teatro ospita Mamma Mia!, arrivato in trasferimento dopo 8 anni di repliche al Prince of Wales Theatre. Mamma Mia! (6 settembre 2012 -)Derren Brown: Svengali (9 luglio 2012 – 11 agosto 2012)Noises Off (24 marzo 2012 – 30 giugno 2012)Crazy for You (8 ottobre 2011 – 17 marzo 2012)Betty Blue Eyes (19 marzo 2011 – 24 settembre 2011)Onassis (12 ottobre 2010 – 8 gennaio 2011)Tap Dogs (15 giugno 2010 – 5 settembre 2010)Cat On A Hot Tin Roof (12 dicembre 2009 – 10 aprile 2010)An Inspector Calls (22 settembre 2009 – 14 novembre 2009)Spring Awakening (21 marzo 2009 – 30 maggio 2009)The Taming of the Shrew (12 febbraio 2009 – 7 marzo 2009)A Midsummer Night’s Dream (15 gennaio 2009 – 7 febbraio 2009)Hamlet (3 dicembre 2008 – 10 gennaio 2009)Eurobeat – Almost Eurovision (9 settembre 2008 – 1 novembre 2008)Into the Hoods (14 marzo 2008 – 30 agosto 2008)Shadowlands (21 dicembre 2007 – 23 febbraio 2008)Desperately Seeking Susan – A New Musical (15 novembre 2007 – 15 dicembre 2007)The Drowsy Chaperone (6 giugno 2007 – 24 marzo 2007) SPETTACOLI ASSISTITI:Ci sono strutture per non udenti? Non ci sono set di amplificazione sonora disponibili. I cani d'assistenza sono ammessi all'interno dell'auditorium. Disponibilità di personale per accudire i cani. Si prega di contattare direttamente il teatro per ulteriori informazioni. Il musical per eccellenza che fa sentire bene, entusiasma il pubblico al Novello Theatre dal 1999. Mamma Mia! racconta la storia solare e divertente di una madre, una figlia e tre possibili padri su un'isola greca da sogno, il tutto accompagnato dai capolavori pop senza tempo degli ABBA, tra cui "Dancing Queen", "Super Trouper" e "The Winner Takes It All". 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 theatre, built as a pair with the Aldwych and originally titles the Waldorf Theatre, opened on 22 May 1905. It was renamed the Strand Theatre in 1901, then the Whitney Theatre in 1911, and reverted to the Strand Theatre in 1913.

The theatre has enjoyed many famous productions. In the 1940s, the black comedy Arsenic and Old Lace ran for 1,337 performances, 1955’s Sailor, Beware! Ran for 1,231 performances, and the 1971 comedy No Sex Please, We’re British ran for 10 years before transferring to the Garrick Theatre (for an additional 6 years).

In 2005, the theatre was renamed The Novello Theatre in honor of composer and actor Ivor Novello, who lived in a flat above the theatre between 1913-1951.

The 21st Century brought success with the 2005/06 Royal Shakespeare Company season, which featured Twelfth Night, The Comedy of Errors, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and As You Like It. A string of musicals followed with mixed results. This included the London premiere of Footloose in 2006, the European premiere of The Drowsy Chaperone in 2007 (which closed after 2 months due to lack of audience), and the world premiere of Desperately Seeking Susan (also in 2007, the show closed after 1 month after unfavorable reviews).

The theatre is currently home to Mama Mia! which transferred after an 8 year run at the Prince of Wales Theatre.

Past performances

Mamma Mia! (6 September 2012 -)
Derren Brown: Svengali (9 July 2012 – 11 August 2012)
Noises Off (24 March 2012 – 30 June 2012)
Crazy for You (8 October 2011 – 17 March 2012)
Betty Blue Eyes (19 March 2011 – 24 September 2011)
Onassis (12 October 2010 – 8 January 2011)
Tap Dogs (15 June 2010 – 5 September 2010)
Cat On A Hot Tin Roof (12 December 2009 – 10 April 2010)
An Inspector Calls (22 September 2009 – 14 November 2009)
Spring Awakening (21 March 2009 – 30 May 2009)
The Taming of the Shrew (12 February 2009 – 7 March 2009)
A Midsummer Night’s Dream (15 January 2009 – 7 February 2009)
Hamlet (3 December 2008 – 10 January 2009)
EurobeatAlmost Eurovision (9 September 2008 – 1 November 2008)
Into the Hoods (14 March 2008 – 30 August 2008)
Shadowlands (21 December 2007 – 23 February 2008)
Desperately Seeking Susan – A New Musical (15 November 2007 – 15 December 2007)
The Drowsy Chaperone (6 June 2007 – 24 March 2007)


Box office hours

Box office closed · opens 4:30pm

  • Monday: 4:30 – 7:45 PM
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 4:30 – 7:45 PM
  • Thursday: 12:30 – 7:45 PM
  • Friday: 4:30 – 7:45 PM
  • Saturday: 12:30 – 7:45 PM
  • Sunday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM

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

Covent Garden, Charing Cross, Holborn

Train

Charing Cross

Bus

6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 77A, 91, 139, 176

Parking

NCP Drury Lane, Chinatown (Q Park scheme)

Seating plan

Novello Theatre seating plan

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair spaces available.

Are there adapted toilets?

There is no adapted toilet

Assisted Performances

Are there facilities for the hard-of-hearing?

There are no sound amplification sets available.

Are guide dogs and/or hearing dogs permitted?

Access dogs are allowed inside the auditorium. Staff dog-sitting available.

Please contact the theatre directly for further information.

Shows currently at this venue

Previous productions

What visitors say

5.0 · a month ago
I saw Mamma Mia! at the Novello Theatre and it was a great experience. The theatre is beautiful and has a classic atmosphere. The view from the seats was very good and the sound was excellent. The show was energetic and the actors were very talented. Overall, it was a wonderful evening and I really enjoyed the performance.
— Julien Chaudun
5.0 · 2 months ago
This is THE Theatre if you like ABBA and the movies Mamma Mia! The performance wad just astonishing! The characters voices were phenomenal! You can easily compare with Vegas or Broadway shows!
— Alex George
4.0 · a month ago
Saw Mama Mia and had a great time! The talent/singing of the performers were outstanding! Beautiful theater! It got a bit warm in the theater - needs a little better ventilation but not sure if that's possible due to the old age of the theater.
— Julie Sandri
5.0 · a month ago
Yesterday we visited the Novello Theatre in London to see the musical Mamma Mia!, and we were absolutely thrilled! The performance was fantastic – full of energy, emotion, and joy. The cast was outstanding, with incredible voices and wonderful stage presence. The atmosphere in the theatre was amazing, and you could truly feel the excitement from the audience throughout the show. The theatre itself is beautiful and creates a very special experience. We would especially like to praise the staff. One of my colleagues felt unwell due to the height of her seat, and the team reacted immediately and kindly offered her a different seat. We are very grateful for their understanding and professionalism. Special thanks to the lovely staff member with the nose piercing who helped us – she was incredibly kind and supportive. All in all, it was an unforgettable evening and we highly recommend this theatre and musical to everyone!
— Marija BK

Reviews sourced from Google Maps.

Live venue listings

REVIEW: Mamma Mia!, Novello Theatre ✭✭✭✭

12 March 2017

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Frequently asked questions

What's on at Novello Theatre?

The current production at Novello Theatre is Mamma Mia!. Browse and book tickets directly through British Theatre.

What's the nearest tube station to Novello Theatre?

The nearest tube station is Covent Garden, Charing Cross, Holborn.

Where is Novello Theatre?

Novello Theatre is located at Aldwych, WC2B 4LD.

How can I contact Novello Theatre?

You can call Novello Theatre on 0344 482 5151. For tickets and bookings, please use British Theatre to secure the best seats.

What are the box office hours at Novello Theatre?

The Novello Theatre box office (ticket desk) operates: Monday: 4:30 – 7:45 PM; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 4:30 – 7:45 PM; Thursday: 12:30 – 7:45 PM; Friday: 4:30 – 7:45 PM; Saturday: 12:30 – 7:45 PM; Sunday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM. Right now the box office is closed · opens 4:30pm. The theatre itself opens around 45 minutes before curtain-up — and you can book online any time through British Theatre.

Is Novello Theatre accessible?

Novello 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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