British Theatre

Venue

Russell St, WC2B 5HH

포춘 극장

4.4 · 1.3k Google reviews Box office closed · opens 10am

The Fortune Theatre is a 432-seat West End theatre in Russell Street, near Covent Garden, in the City of Westminster. From 1989 until 2023 the theatre hosted the long running play The Woman in Black.

Photos via Google. Attributions: Fortune Theatre, Dandylicious, Thanos Magoulas

Google rating

4.4 ★ (1.3k)

Venue info

포춘 시어터는 British Theatre에 소개된 런던의 공연장입니다. 방문 전에 예정된 공연을 살펴보고, 공연장 이용 안내와 실용적인 방문 정보, 그리고 티켓 예매 팁까지 확인해 보세요. 이 극장은 1924년 8월 9일 ‘더 포춘 스릴러 시어터(The Fortune Thriller Theatre)’라는 이름으로 문을 열었으며, 제1차 세계대전 이후 런던에서 새로 지어진 첫 번째 극장으로 기록됩니다. 개관은 작가이자 극작가였던 로렌스 코웬(Lawrence Cowen)의 의뢰로 이뤄졌고, 그는 개막작인 《시너스(Sinners)》를 직접 집필했습니다. 하지만 이 작품은 2주 만에 막을 내렸습니다. 1930년대에는 공연 성격이 다양해졌고, 아마추어 작품도 무대에 올랐습니다. 제2차 세계대전 동안에는 ENSA(영국군 위문공연단)가 이 극장을 활용해 영국군 장병들을 위한 라이브 엔터테인먼트를 선보였습니다. 전후에는 더 포춘에서 연극과 코미디 분야의 내로라하는 인물들이 잇따라 공연했습니다. 데임 주디 덴치(Dame Judi Dench), 모린 립먼(Maureen Lipman), 플랜더스 앤 스완(Flanders and Swann) 같은 이름들이 이곳 무대에 섰고, 케임브리지 출신의 레뷰 공연 《비욘드 더 프린지(Beyond the Fringe)》도 이 극장에서 관객을 만났습니다. 이 작품은 피터 쿡(Peter Cook), 더들리 무어(Dudley Moore), 조너선 밀러(Jonathan Miller), 앨런 베넷(Alan Bennet)을 한자리에 모은 것으로도 유명합니다. 무엇보다 이 극장은 스티븐 말라트랫(Stephen Mallatratt)이 각색한 《검은 옷의 여인(The Woman in Black)》과 가장 깊게 연결돼 있습니다. 1989년에 개막한 이 작품은 2001년 5,000회 공연을 달성했으며, 현재까지도 공연을 이어오고 있습니다. 그 결과 《검은 옷의 여인》은 웨스트엔드 역사상 두 번째로 오래 공연된 연극으로 꼽힙니다. 검은 옷의 여인 (1989 -)리-조이스 (1988)넌센스 (1987)쾌락과 참회 (1981) 포춘 시어터에서 오스텐테이셔스 티켓을 찾아보세요. 출연진, 공연 시간 및 공연 정보는 BritishTheatre.com에서 확인하실 수 있습니다.

History

The theatre opened under the name The Fortune Thriller Theatre on August 9 1924, making it the first London theatre to be built after World War 1. It was constructed by commission of Lawrence Cowen, an author and playwright who penned the opening production Sinners.

The play would close after two weeks. Productions throughout the 1930s varied and included amateur work. During World War 2, the theatre was used by the ENSA to present live entertainment for the enjoyment of the British troops.

The post war years saw a lot of famous names in theatre and comedy perform at the Fortune. The venue played host to names such as Dame Judi Dench, Maureen Lipman, Flanders and Swann, and Beyond the Fringe, a Cambridge revue that brought together Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, Jonathan Miller, and Alan Bennet.

The theatre is most closely associated with Stephen Mallatratt’s adaptation of The Woman in Black, which opened in 1989. Celebrating 5000 performances in 2001, and still running to this day, it is the second longest running play in the history of the West End.

Past performances

The Woman in Black (1989 -)
Re-Joyce (1988)
Nunsense (1987)
Pleasure and Repentance (1981)


Box office hours

Box office closed · opens 10am

  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:15 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:15 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:15 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:15 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:15 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:15 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

Covent Garden, Leicester Square

Train

Charing Cross

Bus

24, 29, 176

Parking

NCP Drury Lane. Chinatown, Trafalgar (Q Park Scheme)

Seating plan

Fortune Theatre seating plan

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair access available. No wheelchair spaces available.

Are there adapted toilets?

No adapted toilets are available.

Assisted Performances

Are there facilities for the hard-of-hearing?

There is an infrared system working throughout the auditorium.

Are guide dogs and/or hearing dogs permitted?

Guide dogs are permitted in Box A.

Please contact the theatre directly for further information.

Previous productions

What visitors say

1.0 · a month ago
This was our first visit to this theatre, so on booking our seats I checked what the view was potentially going to look like. That turned out to be a pointless exercise as you can see from my photos how abysmal and obstructed our view was of the stage. During the interval we went to the bar to collect our drinks and found that the production was being streamed live on the TV at the bar. So when the second half started, we stayed and enjoyed more comfortable seats in the bar and watched it on the TV. I’m 5‘1“ tall and I found it to be quite crammed in my seat. Our seats were in the dress circle row E seats two and three.
— Marie Taylor-Morrison
4.0 · 4 months ago
A lovely theatre 😁 On the negative side a long walk up steep stairs to the upper (dress) circle 🙁 We were seated last row (G) with difficult view looking sharply down to the stage☹️ Upper bar with nice drinks but very slow service. You can order drinks for the interval😁 On the up side still a good view of the stage😁 A fantastic show and a must see experience. 😁 Would go again 😁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
— Larry Haywood
4.0 · a month ago
Operation Mincemeat plays here. Fantastic show. Theatre is rather cramped. Feels historical. Circle actually feels better and closer than Stalls for sight issues. Not great for tall people. Intermission is tough. No room really for the bar so it sits to the left of the theatre.
— Jackie Giusti
3.0 · 2 months ago
Pros: Operation Mincemeat was an excellent production engaging, witty, and thoroughly enjoyable. We ordered drinks and popcorn using the Delivered at Seat service, which I would highly recommend. It was incredibly convenient and meant we didn’t have to queue at the bar or snack counter. Cons: The theatre itself is extremely cramped. The corridors and toilets are very small, and moving around during busy periods can be uncomfortable. Be prepared to jostle with other patrons for space throughout the venue.
— Ashyanee Kulatunge

Reviews sourced from Google Maps.

Live venue listings

REVIEW: Operation Mincemeat, Fortune Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭

10 May 2023

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REVIEW: The Woman In Black, Fortune Theatre ✭✭✭✭

3 August 2015

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Frequently asked questions

What's on at Fortune Theatre?

There is no production currently on sale at Fortune Theatre. Check back soon, or browse our full list of West End shows.

What's the nearest tube station to Fortune Theatre?

The nearest tube station is Covent Garden, Leicester Square.

Where is Fortune Theatre?

Fortune Theatre is located at Russell St, WC2B 5HH.

How can I contact Fortune Theatre?

You can call Fortune Theatre on 0333 009 6690. For tickets and bookings, please use British Theatre to secure the best seats.

What are the box office hours at Fortune Theatre?

The Fortune Theatre box office (ticket desk) operates: Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:15 PM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:15 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:15 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:15 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:15 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:15 PM; Sunday: Closed. Right now the box office is closed · opens 10am. The theatre itself opens around 45 minutes before curtain-up — and you can book online any time through British Theatre.

Is Fortune Theatre accessible?

Fortune 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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