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2 Charing Cross Road WC2H 0HH

Garrick Theatre

4.6 · 4.2k Google reviews Box office closed · opens 10am

The Garrick Theatre is a West End theatre, located in Charing Cross Road, in the City of Westminster. It is named after the stage actor David Garrick.

Photos via Google. Attributions: Graham Miller, Dandylicious, Debasis Dash, Graham Stoner

Current attached shows

1

Google rating

4.6 ★ (4.2k)

Venue info

Het Garrick Theatre is een bekende Londense schouwburg die regelmatig op British Theatre te zien is. Ontdek de nieuwste voorstellingen, handige informatie over de locatie en tips voor het boeken van tickets voor je bezoek. Het Garrick Theatre werd gefinancierd door W.S. Gilbert, vernoemd naar de invloedrijke Shakespeare-acteur David Garrick, en opende zijn deuren op 24 april 1889. Een van de eerste grote successen was de komedie 'A Pair of Spectacles', die in 1890 in première ging en vijf jaar lang te zien was. Na de daaropvolgende productie 'The Notorious Mrs. Ebbsmith' kende het theater echter een minder voortvarende periode. Onder leiding van Arthur Bourchier bloeide het theater weer op met succesvolle producties zoals J.M. Barrie's 'The Wedding Guest' in 1900 en Rutland Barringtons 'The Water Babies' in 1902. Deze lijn werd voortgezet onder verschillende managements, tot het theater tussen 1939 en 1941 noodgedwongen leegstond. Toen acteur, zanger en danser Jack Buchanan in 1947 het beheer overnam, volgde er een reeks zeer succesvolle komedies. Na een grondige renovatie in 1965-66 werd het voortbestaan van het theater in 1968 bedreigd door sloopplannen van de GLC voor de herontwikkeling van Covent Garden. Dankzij de 'Save London Theatres Campaign' hielden deze plannen geen stand. In recentere jaren was het theater de thuisbasis van hits als 'No Sex Please, We’re British' (dat in 1982 opende en na vier jaar verhuisde naar het Duchess Theatre), de veelgeprezen productie van 'An Inspector Calls' van het National Theatre in 1995, en 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest' met filmster Christian Slater in 2006. De afgelopen jaren zijn er ook diverse musicals te zien geweest, waaronder 'A Little Night Music' in 2007, 'Loserville' in 2012 en 'Rock of Ages' in 2013. Let It Be (2014)Twelve Angry Men (2014)Rock of Ages (2013)Loserville (2012)The Hurly Burly Show, Pygmalion, Chicago (2011)The Little Dog Laughed, All the Fun of the Fair, When We Are Married (2010)A Little Night Music, The Mysteries (2009)Derren Brown – Mind Reader (2008)Treats, Bad Girls: The Musical, Absurd Person Singular (2007)One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Jeffrey Bernard is Unwell, Amy’s View (2006)The Anniversary, Elmina’s Kitchen, On The Ceiling, You Never Can Tell (2005)Oleanna, The Solid Gold Cadillac (2004)Jus’ Like That!, Wait Until Dark (2003)This is Our Youth, The Lieutenant of Inishmore (2002)Feelgood, Dangerous Corner (2001) NCP-parkeergarage Upper St Martin's Lane. Trafalgar Square en Chinatown (Q-Park-regeling) Drempelvrije toegang, rolstoelplaatsen en de mogelijkheid voor een transfer naar een reguliere stoel zijn beschikbaar. Er is een aangepast toilet aanwezig in de Dress Circle. ONDERSTEUNDE VOORSTELLINGEN:Zijn er voorzieningen voor slechthorenden? In de gehele zaal is een infraroodsysteem aanwezig dat werkt met conventionele koptelefoons. Zijn blindengeleidehonden en/of hulphonden toegestaan? Hulphonden zijn niet toegestaan in de zaal zelf. Het theatermanagement past tijdens de voorstelling echter met alle plezier op uw geleide- of assistentiehond. Neem voor meer informatie rechtstreeks contact op met het theater. Mel Brooks' krankzinnige, recordbrekende musicalcomedy keert terug naar West End in het Garrick Theatre na een volledig uitverkochte speelreeks in de Menier Chocolate Factory. Boek nu je tickets voor The Producers: "de grappigste show van Londen" (Evening Standard). Imelda Staunton en haar dochter Bessie Carter schitteren in dit indrukwekkende toneelstuk van George Bernard Shaw. Bestel je tickets voor Why Am I So Single? in het Garrick Theatre. Bekijk de cast, aanvangstijden en alle details op BritishTheatre.com. Wees er als eerste bij voor de beste tickets, exclusieve aanbiedingen en het laatste nieuws uit West End. U kunt zich op elk gewenst moment afmelden. Privacybeleid

History

Financed by W. S. Gilbert and named after influential Shakespearean actor David Garrick, the Garrick Theatre opened on 24 April 1889. One of its early successes was the comedy A Pair of Spectacles which opened in 1890 and ran for five years. After the follow-up production The Notorious Mrs. Ebbsmith, the theatre suffered a period of decline.

Leased by Arthur Bourchier, the theatre began staging successful productions once more, such as J. M. Barrie’s The Wedding Guest in 1900 and Rutland Barrington’s The Water Babies in 1902. These productions would continue through various management changes that would eventually leave the theatre unemployed between 1939 and 1941. When actor-singer-dancer Jack Buchanan began managing the theatre in 1947, the theatre began presenting a string of highly successful comedies.

After a refurbishment between 1965-66, the theatre found itself under threat by the GLC proposed redevelopment of Covent Garden in 1968. The Save London Theatres Campaign successfully led to the abandonment of the scheme. In modern times successful productions have included 1982’s No Sex Please We’re British, which ran for four years before transferring to the Duchess Theatre, 1995’s An Inspector Calls (a successful transfer from the National Theatre), and 2006’s One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, starring film actor Christian Slater.

The theatre has recently seen a string of musicals take residence in the theatre, such as A little Night Music in 2007, Loserville in 2012, and Rock of Ages in 2013.

Past performances

Let It Be (2014)
Twelve Angry Men (2014)
Rock of Ages (2013)
Loserville (2012)
The Hurly Burly Show, Pygmalion, Chicago (2011)
The Little Dog Laughed, All the Fun of the Fair, When We Are Married (2010)
A Little Night Music, The Mysteries (2009)
Derren Brown – Mind Reader (2008)
Treats, Bad Girls: The Musical, Absurd Person Singular (2007)
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Jeffrey Bernard is Unwell, Amy’s View (2006)
The Anniversary, Elmina’s Kitchen, On The Ceiling, You Never Can Tell (2005)
Oleanna, The Solid Gold Cadillac (2004)
Jus’ Like That!, Wait Until Dark (2003)
This is Our Youth, The Lieutenant of Inishmore (2002)
Feelgood, Dangerous Corner (2001)


Box office hours

Box office closed · opens 10am

  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:30 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

Charing Cross, Leicester Square

Train

Charing Cross

Bus

3, 6, 9, 12, 13, 15, 24, 29, 30

Parking

NCP Upper St Martin’s Lane. Trafalgar, Chinatown (Q Park Scheme)

Seating plan

Garrick Theatre seating plan

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access

Step free access, Wheelchair spaces, and wheelchair transfers available.

Are there adapted toilets?

An adapted toilet is available in the Dress Circle

Assisted Performances

Are there facilities for the hard-of-hearing?

There is an infrared system working throughout the auditorium with conventional headsets.

Are guide dogs and/or hearing dogs permitted?

Access dogs are not allowed inside the auditorium. The theatre management are happy to look after your Guide/Hearing dog during the performance.

Please contact the theatre directly for further information.

Shows currently at this venue

Previous productions

What visitors say

5.0 · 4 months ago
THE PRODUCERS WOW 🤣🤣🤣. We have not laughed so much in ages. Such a brilliant performance from all of the cast. The constant subtle and not so subtle parts were hilarious. Mel Brooks film The Producers was very funny and if you liked that then you will love the stage production it really is above par. Can not recommend it enough. Very cosy comfortable theatre, lovely staff , non stop laughter what more could you ask for.
— Julie Smith
5.0 · a month ago
I went today to see the show The Producers. It was an excellent, must see event. Hilarious, rude and outrageous. Worth every penny. I've seen 6 West End shows this year, and it was one of the best.
— Keith Foley
5.0 · 5 months ago
The Garrick Theatre is a beautifully restored theatre, with comfortable seats with enough leg room for a 6ft tall person. The stalls bar is a little small but the queue is well managed. The current production of The Producers is outstanding. Ok the content won't be approved by everyone all but take it for what it is: entertainment and it's 5* The cast is awesome, a laugh a minute show, a slightly camp riot of fun.
— Graham Stoner
4.0 · 3 months ago
Came here to see The Producers. The show itself is so funny and bald. The stage design is fabulous when they do the spring time in Germany part. However, I could hear the tube running every five mins. I was sitting on the ground floor seat. And there are very little female toilets.
— J. Q

Reviews sourced from Google Maps.

Live venue listings

REVIEW: The Drifters Girl, Garrick Theatre ✭✭✭✭

1 December 2021

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REVIEW: Bitter Wheat, Garrick Theatre ✭✭✭

20 June 2019

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REVIEW: Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein, Garrick Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭

12 October 2017

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REVIEW: The Miser, Garrick Theatre ✭✭✭✭

12 March 2017

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REVIEW: The Entertainer, Garrick Theatre ✭✭✭✭

31 October 2016

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Frequently asked questions

What's on at Garrick Theatre?

The current production at Garrick Theatre is The Producers. Browse and book tickets directly through British Theatre.

What's the nearest tube station to Garrick Theatre?

The nearest tube station is Charing Cross, Leicester Square.

Where is Garrick Theatre?

Garrick Theatre is located at 2 Charing Cross Road WC2H 0HH.

How can I contact Garrick Theatre?

You can call Garrick Theatre on 0330 333 4811. For tickets and bookings, please use British Theatre to secure the best seats.

What are the box office hours at Garrick Theatre?

The Garrick Theatre box office (ticket desk) operates: Monday: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:30 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 Garrick Theatre accessible?

Garrick 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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