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404 Strand, London, WC2R 0NH

Vaudeville Theatre Londen

4.6 · 3.4k Google reviews Box office closed · opens 10am

The Vaudeville Theatre is a West End theatre on the Strand in the City of Westminster. Opening in 1870, the theatre staged mostly vaudeville shows and musical revues in its early days.

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Current attached shows

1

Google rating

4.6 ★ (3.4k)

Venue info

Het Vaudeville Theatre London is een bekende theaterlocatie in Londen die wordt uitgelicht op British Theatre. Ontdek de nieuwste voorstellingen, praktische informatie over het theater en handige tips voor het boeken van tickets voor je bezoek. Het Vaudeville Theatre opende zijn deuren op 16 april 1870. Geheel in lijn met de naam bestond het openingsprogramma uit een klucht en een burlesque-show. Het theater schreef geschiedenis met de productie Our Boys uit 1875; dit was de allereerste theatervoorstelling ter wereld die de mijlpaal van 500 en vervolgens zelfs 1.000 opeenvolgende opvoeringen bereikte. In 1889 sloot het theater voor een grootschalige renovatie, om in 1891 te heropenen met ruimere zitplaatsen. In de jaren die volgden was er een succesvolle herneming van Our Boys te zien, naast populaire komedies en musicals zoals Quality Street (van J.M. Barrie), The Catch of the Season, The Belle of Mayfair en Baby Mine. Bij het uitbreken van de Eerste Wereldoorlog verschoof de focus naar luchtig amusement en muzikale revues, die geprogrammeerd bleven tot het theater in 1925 opnieuw de deuren sloot. In 1926 heropende het theater met een volledig vernieuwd interieur. Al snel volgde een reeks successen, waaronder de revue R.S.V.P., de komedie The Bread-Winner en de musical Salad Days. Deze laatste was een transfer van de Bristol Old Vic en brak alle West End-records met maar liefst 2.283 voorstellingen. Hiermee was het destijds de langstlopende musical uit de geschiedenis, tot het record twee jaar later werd verbroken door My Fair Lady. Recentelijk is het theater opnieuw gerenoveerd, vond er een revival van Salad Days plaats en was de spectaculaire show Stomp er vijf jaar lang te bewonderen. Tegenwoordig valt het theater onder het beheer van Nimax Theatres. Momentconcert is het gezelschap Mischief Theatre de trotse vaste bespeler van het Vaudeville Theatre. Di and Viv and Rose (2015)Handbagged (2014)The Duck House (2014)The Ladykillers (29 juni 2013 -)The West End Men (25 mei 2013 - 22 juni 2013)Great Expectations (6 februari 2013 - 30 maart 2013)Oom Vanja (2 november 2012 - 26 januari 2013)Volcano (16 augustus 2012 - 29 september 2012)What the Butler Saw (16 mei 2012 - 28 juli 2012)Master Class (7 februari 2012 - 28 april 2012)Swallows and Amazons (20 december 2011 - 14 januari 2012)Broken Glass (16 september 2011 - 10 december 2011)The Flying Karamazov Brothers (9 juni 2011 - 20 augustus 2011) Nabijgelegen parkeergarages: MasterPark Trafalgar Square, NCP Upper St Martins Lane en Chinatown (via de Q-Park-regeling). Geen specifieke rolstoelplaatsen beschikbaar. Transfers naar een reguliere stoel zijn mogelijk. Zijn er aangepaste toiletten aanwezig?Het theater beschikt niet over een aangepast toilet (het dichtstbijzijnde aangepaste toilet bevindt zich in het Adelphi Theatre).TOEGANKELIJKE VOORSTELLINGEN:Zijn er voorzieningen voor slechthorenden? Er is een infraroodsysteem beschikbaar dat in de gehele zaal werkt. Assistentiehonden zijn welkom in de zaal. Het personeel kan eventueel ook op uw hond passen tijdens de voorstelling. Neem voor meer informatie rechtstreeks contact op met het theater. Van het Edinburgh Fringe Festival tot een wereldwijd fenomeen: Six transformeert de zes echtgenotes van Henry VIII in een moderne meidengroep in het Vaudeville Theatre. Deze krachtige pop-musical geeft Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anna of Cleves, Katherine Howard en Catherine Parr de kans om hun kroon terug te eisen en hun eigen verhaal te vertellen met hits die niet misstaan in de charts. De show won meerdere WhatsOnStage Awards en ontving een Olivier-nominatie voor Beste Musical. 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

The Vaudeville Theatre opened on 16 April 1870. True to its name, its inaugural productions were a comedy play, and a burlesque show. The venue made history with its 1875 productions Our Boys, which became to first theatrical production in the world to reach 500 consecutive performances, and then 1,000 performances.

In 1889 the theatre was closed for refurbishment. When it reopened in 1891 it contained more spacious seating. The years that followed saw a revival of Our Boys alongside successful comedies and musicals like Quality Street (by J. M. Barrie), The Catch of the Season, The Belle of Mayfair, and Baby Mine, before the outbreak of the First World War turned the theatre into a venue for light entertainment and musical revues. These revues would run until the theatre was closed again in 1925.

The theatre reopened in 1926 with a completely reconstructed interior and quickly produced a string of successful productions including the revue R.S.V.P, the comedy The Bread-Winner, and the musical Salad Days, a transfer from Bristol Old Vic that set West-End records by running for 2,283 performances, making it the longest-running show in musical theatre history (until it was overtaken by My Fair Lady 2 years later).

In recent times, the theatre has undergone another refurbishment, produced a revival of Salad Days, hosted the Stomp for 5 years, and brought under the management of Nimax theatres.

At present, Mischief Theatre are in residence at the Vaudeville Theatre.

Past performances

Di and Viv and Rose (2015)
Handbagged (2014)
The Duck House (2014)
The Ladykillers (29 June 2013 -)
The West End Men (25 May 2013 - 22 June 2013)
Great Expectations (6 February 2013 - 30 March 2013)
Uncle Vanya (2 November 2012 - 26 January 2013)
Volcano (16 August 2012 - 29 September 2012)
What the Butler Saw (16 May 2012 - 28 July 2012)
Master Class (7 February 2012 - 28 April 2012)
Swallows and Amazons (20 December 2011 - 14 January 2012)
Broken Glass (16 September 2011 - 10 December 2011)
The Flying Karamazov Brothers (9 June 2011 - 20 August 2011)


Box office hours

Box office closed · opens 10am

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

Train

Charing Cross

Bus

1, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 68, 76, 171, 176, 188

Parking

MasterPark Trafalgar Square. NCP Upper St Martins Lane. Chinatown (Q Park scheme)

Seating plan

Vaudeville Theatre London seating plan

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access

No wheelchair spaces. Transfers available.

Are there adapted toilets?There is no adapted toilet in the theatre (nearest adapted toilet: Adelphi Theatre).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?

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

4.0 · 3 months ago
Went to see Six the musical on Sunday 21st December. It was absolutely brilliant. It's quite an intimate theatre not as big as other west End theatres I've been to. It is well maintained. We sat in Box D, which has a restricted view of the side of the stage but to be honest it didn't matter to me because most of the songs are performed in the middle anyway. Loved having the space to sit comfortably and so close to the stage!
— Louise Bush
4.0 · a month ago
Six is a fun funky musical. The singers and the songs are very fitting for each wife and made me laugh. The show is very upbeat like a disco party. If you want actually facts about Henry 8th wives and want a quiet and calm atmosphere, this show is NOT for you. Get you sparkly outfits on and enjoy the rock show. I sat in row D stalls "Sorry, not sorry 'bout what I said I'm just tryna have some fun"
— Trang H
5.0 · 2 months ago
Up in the circle the viewing was a little cramped. Hence four stars. But then I've just watched Six and forget the seats the performance was just fantastic. The cast had wonderful voices and the production was uplifting and sublime. My 45 Year 8 students all loved it. And given the fact that watching a musical was "gonna be boring" was how we started even better! Well done. Will deffo be going again!
— Ahmed
5.0 · 2 months ago
We sat in seats A1-2 of the Dress Circle. Seat A1 was advertised as restricted view but there didn’t seem to be anything restricted about it. Would highly recommend. Great legroom and spacious area around these seats. Six the musical absolutely incredible. So impressed. The theatre itself is lovely and intimate. Much smaller than others in the West End.
— James C

Reviews sourced from Google Maps.

Live venue listings

REVIEW: Six the Musical (Nov 21), Vaudeville Theatre London ✭✭✭✭✭✭

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REVIEW: Groan Ups, Vaudeville Theatre London ✭✭

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Frequently asked questions

What's on at Vaudeville Theatre London?

The current production at Vaudeville Theatre London is Six. Browse and book tickets directly through British Theatre.

What's the nearest tube station to Vaudeville Theatre London?

The nearest tube station is Charing Cross.

Where is Vaudeville Theatre London?

Vaudeville Theatre London is located at 404 Strand, London, WC2R 0NH.

How can I contact Vaudeville Theatre London?

You can call Vaudeville Theatre London on 0330 333 4814. For tickets and bookings, please use British Theatre to secure the best seats.

What are the box office hours at Vaudeville Theatre London?

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

Vaudeville Theatre London 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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