ノヴェロ劇場

Venue info

ノヴェロ・シアターはロンドンの劇場で、British Theatreで紹介しています。ご来場前に、今後の上演情報や会場へのアクセスなど実用的なガイド、チケット予約のポイントをチェックしてみてください。この劇場は、オルドウィッチ劇場と対になるかたちで建てられ、当初は「ウォルドルフ劇場」という名称で、1905年5月22日に開場しました。その後、1901年にストランド劇場、1911年にホイットニー劇場へと改称され、1913年に再びストランド劇場の名に戻っています。これまで数々の名作・話題作を上演してきた劇場でもあります。1940年代にはブラック・コメディの『Arsenic and Old Lace（邦題：毒薬と老嬢）』が1,337回上演。1955年の『Sailor, Beware!』は1,231回、そして1971年のコメディ『No Sex Please, We’re British（ノー・セックス・プリーズ、ウィアー・ブリティッシュ）』は10年間のロングランを達成し、その後ガリック劇場へ移ってさらに6年間上演されました。 2005年には、作曲家・俳優のアイヴァー・ノヴェロに敬意を表し、劇場名は「ノヴェロ劇場（The Novello Theatre）」へ。ノヴェロは1913年から1951年まで、劇場の上階にあるフラットで暮らしていました。 21世紀に入ると、2005〜06年のロイヤル・シェイクスピア・カンパニー（RSC）シーズンが成功を収め、『十二夜』、『間違いの喜劇』、『真夏の夜の夢』、『お気に召すまま』を上演。続いてミュージカル作品が相次いで登場したものの、結果はまちまちでした。2006年には『フットルース』のロンドン初演、2007年には『The Drowsy Chaperone』のヨーロッパ初演（観客動員が伸びず2か月で閉幕）、さらに同じく2007年に『Desperately Seeking Susan』の世界初演も行われましたが、こちらは評判が振るわず1か月で幕を下ろしています。現在は、『マンマ・ミーア！』が上演中。プリンス・オブ・ウェールズ劇場で8年間のロングランを経て移ってきました。 Mamma Mia!（2012年9月6日〜）Derren Brown: Svengali（2012年7月9日〜2012年8月11日）Noises Off（2012年3月24日〜2012年6月30日）Crazy for You（2011年10月8日〜2012年3月17日）Betty Blue Eyes（2011年3月19日〜2011年9月24日）Onassis（2010年10月12日〜2011年1月8日）Tap Dogs（2010年6月15日〜2010年9月5日）Cat On A Hot Tin Roof（2010年12月12日〜2010年4月10日）An Inspector Calls（2009年9月22日〜2009年11月14日）Spring Awakening（2009年3月21日〜2009年5月30日）The Taming of the Shrew（2009年2月12日〜2009年3月7日）A Midsummer Night’s Dream（2009年1月15日〜2009年2月7日）Hamlet（2008年12月3日〜2009年1月10日）Eurobeat – Almost Eurovision（2008年9月9日〜2008年11月1日）Into the Hoods（2008年3月14日〜2008年8月30日）Shadowlands （2007年12月21日〜2008年2月23日）Desperately Seeking Susan – A New Musical （2007年11月15日〜2007年12月15日）The Drowsy Chaperone （2007年6月6日〜2007年3月24日）究極のハッピーミュージカル『マンマ・ミーア！』は1999年以来ノヴェロ劇場で観客を魅了してきました。物語は、ギリシャの島を舞台に母親、娘、そして3人の父親候補が織り成す陽気でユーモラスなお話です。ABBAの不朽の名作『ダンシング・クイーン』、『スーパー・トゥルーパー』、『勝者がすべてを得る』などのヒット曲に乗せて展開します。英国の劇場ニュースサイトで、最新のウェストエンド情報、独占オファー、そして最高のチケットを手に入れるには真っ先にチェックしてください。

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)
Eurobeat – Almost 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

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.

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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