British Theatre

Venue

31 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 7ES

Teatro Apollo

4.6 · 4.8k Google reviews Box office open · closes 6pm

The Apollo Theatre is a Grade II listed West End theatre in Shaftesbury Avenue in the City of Westminster, in central London. Designed by the architect Lewin Sharp for owner Henry Lowenfeld, it became the fourth legitimate theatre to be constructed on the street when it opened its doors on 21 February 1901, with the American musical comedy The Belle of Bohemia.

0330 333 4809 Open in Google Maps

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Current attached shows

1

Google rating

4.6 ★ (4.8k)

Venue info

O Apollo Theatre é um espaço teatral em Londres destacado no British Theatre. Descubra os próximos espetáculos, informações práticas sobre o local e dicas para reservar bilhetes antes da sua visita. O Apollo Theatre abriu portas em 1901 com uma produção de comédia musical americana, The Belle of Bohemia. Um espetáculo de inauguração bastante apropriado, já que o edifício (o quarto teatro a ser construído em Shaftesbury Avenue) foi concebido como um espaço dedicado a apresentações musicais. As comédias musicais mantiveram-se em cena no Apollo até 1912, quando uma mudança de política permitiu que uma maior variedade de trabalhos fosse apresentada no teatro. Isso trouxe produções de autores tão respeitados como Sean O’Casey, Ivor Novello, Noël Coward e Terence Rattigan. Durante a renovação de 1932, conduzida por Schaufelberg, o Apollo instalou um foyer e uma antecâmara privativos para o Camarote Real, mas, desde então, o teatro permaneceu em grande parte inalterado. Em 1962, o teatro acolheu uma das suas produções de maior sucesso com Boeing Boeing, que acabou por se transferir para o Duchess Theatre em 1965. Apenas alguns anos depois, Sir John Gielgud atuou em Forty Years On, de Alan Bennett, recebendo grandes elogios (mais tarde regressaria ao Apollo para uma das suas últimas aparições em palco, em 1988). O Stoll Moss Group comprou o teatro em 1975 e vendeu-o à Really Useful Group e à Bridgepoint Capital em 2000. Em 2005, Nica Burns e Max Weitzenhoffer adquiriram o Apollo e fundaram a Nimax Theatres. O início do século XXI viu o Apollo receber peças de renome, como All My Sons (com David Suchet), a universalmente aclamada Jerusalem (que, além de duas temporadas de sucesso no Apollo, seguiu para novos triunfos na Broadway) e a premiada produção de The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Pouco antes do Natal de 2013, durante uma apresentação de The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, uma secção do teto desabou, obrigando ao encerramento do teatro durante vários meses. O colapso foi atribuído ao envelhecimento da arquitetura vitoriana. Let The Right One In reabriu o teatro com um teto falso a ocultar os danos e retirando de uso a varanda superior, enquanto se iniciavam as reparações. A Minha Noite com Reg (2015)Urinetown (2014/15)Deixa-me Entrar (2014)The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (2013)Ricardo III e Noite de Reis (2012)Longa Jornada Noite Dentro (2012)A Loucura de Jorge III (2012)Jerusalem (2011–2012)Sim, Primeiro-Ministro (2011)Espírito Irrequieto (2011)Todos Eram Meus Filhos (2010)Jerusalem (2010)A Guerra de Carrie (2009)Três Dias de Chuva (2009)Rain Man (2008)Divas (2008)O Turbilhão (2008)Uma Audiência com a Máfia (2008)Glengarry Glen Ross (2007)Os Últimos Cinco Anos (2007)O Zoológico de Vidro (2007)Verão e Fumo (2006)Quem Tem Medo de Virginia Woolf? (2006) Uma entrada com acesso para cadeirantes e uma plataforma elevatória estão disponíveis. Um banheiro totalmente equipado e adaptado está disponível na parte traseira dos assentos principais. PERFORMANCES ASSISTIDAS:Existem instalações para pessoas com deficiência auditiva? Há um sistema de infravermelho funcionando em todo o auditório com fones de ouvido convencionais. Os fones estão disponíveis por ordem de chegada. Cães-guia e cães auditivos são permitidos no auditório, e a equipe pode cuidar dos cães mediante acordo prévio. Recomenda-se reserva antecipada. Por favor, entre em contato com o teatro diretamente para mais informações. Experimente a sátira britânica ao vivo no Apollo Theatre adquirindo ingressos para I'm Sorry Prime Minister. Ideal para fãs de comédia política inteligente. Viva o caos festivo enquanto a Cornley Amateur Drama Society tenta, de forma desastrosa, pôr em cena o conto clássico de Ebenezer Scrooge. Reserve os seus bilhetes em BritishTheatre.com. Uma história verídica intensa e profundamente humana sobre tragédia, justiça e redenção, Punch é a obra mais comovente de James Graham até hoje. Compre bilhetes em BritishTheatre.com. Encontre bilhetes para Fawlty Towers no Apollo Theatre. Consulte o elenco, horários e informações sobre a duração em BritishTheatre.com. Seja o primeiro a garantir os melhores ingressos, ofertas exclusivas e as últimas notícias do West End. Você pode cancelar a inscrição a qualquer momento. Política de privacidade

History

The Apollo Theatre opened in 1901 with a production of American Musical comedy, The Belle of Bohemia. A fitting opening show, as the building (the fourth theatre to be built on Shaftesbury Avenue) was constructed as a venue for musical performances.

Musical comedies ran in the Apollo until 1912, when a policy change allowed a greater variety of work to be performed in the theatre. This saw productions from such respected writers as Sean O’Casey, Ivor Novello, Noel Coward, and Terrance Rattigan. The Apollo had a private foyer and anteroom installed to the Royal Box during its renovation by Schaufelberg in 1932, but the theatre has remained largely unchanged since.

The theatre saw one of its most successful productions in 1962 with Boeing Boeing, which eventually transferred to the duchess in 1965. Only a few years later, Sir John Gielgud performed in Alan Bennet’s Forty Years On to great praise (he would later come back to the Apollo to make one of his last stage appearances in 1988). The Stoll Moss Group purchased the theatre in 1975 and sold it to Really Useful Group and Bridgepoint Capital in 2000.

In 2005, Nica Burns and Max Weitzenhoffer purchased the Apollo and formed Nimax Theatres. The early 21st century has seen the Apollo host renowned plays such as All My Sons (with David Suchet), the universally acclaimed Jerusalem (which, on top of two successful seasons at the Apollo, moved to further triumph on Broadway), and the award-winning production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

Just before Christmas 2013, during a performance of The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time a section of the ceiling collapsed closing the theatre for several months. The collapse was blamed on the ageing Victorian architecture. Let The Right One In re-opened the theatre with a false ceiling concealing the damage and removing the top balcony from use whilst repairs were instigated.

Past performances

My Night With Reg (2015)
Urinetown (2014/15)
Let The Right One In (2014)
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (2013)
Richard III and Twelfth Night (2012)
Long Day's Journey Into Night (2012)
The Madness of George III (2012)
Jerusalem (2011–2012)
Yes Prime Minister (2011)
Blithe Spirit (2011)
All My Sons (2010)
Jerusalem (2010)
Carrie's War (2009)
Three Days of Rain (2009)
Rain Man (2008)
Divas (2008)
The Vortex (2008)
An Audience with the Mafia (2008)
Glengarry Glen Ross (2007)
The Last Five Years (2007)
The Glass Menagerie (2007)
Summer and Smoke (2006)
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (2006)


Box office hours

Box office open · closes 6pm

  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 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

Piccadilly Circus

Train

Charing Cross

Bus

1, 14, 19, 22, 24, 29, 38, 55, 176

Parking

Soho, Chinatown (Q Park Scheme)

Seating plan

Apollo Theatre seating plan

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access

A wheelchair access entrance and platform lift is available.

Are there adapted toilets?

A fully equipped adapted toilet is available at the rear of the stalls.

Assisted Performances

Are there facilities for the hard-of-hearing?

There is an infrared system working throughout the auditorium with conventional headsets. Headsets are available on a first come first served basis.

Are guide dogs and/or hearing dogs permitted?

Guide dogs and hearing dogs are permitted in the auditorium and staff can dog sit by prior arrangement. Advance booking is recommended.

Please contact the theatre directly for further information.

Shows currently at this venue

Previous productions

What visitors say

5.0 · a month ago
A really enjoyable evening at the Apollo Theatre watching I’m Sorry, Prime Minister. The theatre is beautiful and the atmosphere on Shaftesbury Avenue makes for a wonderful West End night. The performances were excellent. Griff Rhys Jones and Clive Francis as Sir Humphrey were both superb, with Clive Francis especially outstanding — his delivery and timing were brilliant and had the audience laughing throughout. A very witty and entertaining production and a thoroughly enjoyable evening in the theatre
— Y M
3.0 · a month ago
The theatre is fine in terms of upkeep and facilities but the Stalls seats we were in were dir3ctly behind the row in front. I am well over 6 feet tall, person in front average height and I couldn't see half of the centre stage for the whole performance. The performance "I'm Sorry, Prime Minister" was well acted,and funny in parts with enough retro references (and Oxford college setting - my workplace) but fairly static, not so inventive, and, as I say, significantly obscured by the head in front of me (the ohoto was taken before he leant back to relax).
— Mark Turner
4.0 · a month ago
Good theatre; competent sound system; cosy and comfortable. Minor grumbles: organisation of the interval (drinks ordering fine, signposting/ushering routes poor); the rake on the seats (back of stalls) was a little shallow (ie don't sit behind a beehive hairdo!)
— Hugh Roberts
5.0 · 2 months ago
What a lovely theatre with brilliant staff. I watched, A Christmas carol goes wrong here. My seat was right at the top and I got cheap seats so my view was slightly limited which I understood when buying my ticket. If you leant forward you could see most of the action. I had plenty of leg room as I was at the end of the row.
— Hannah Wild

Reviews sourced from Google Maps.

Live venue listings

REVIEW: The Time Traveller's Wife, Apollo Theatre ✭✭✭✭

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REVIEW: Gabriel Byrne's Walking With Ghosts, Apollo Theatre ✭✭✭✭

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REVIEW: Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, Apollo Theatre ✭✭✭

27 July 2017

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REVIEW: Travesties, Apollo Theatre ✭✭✭✭

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REVIEW: The Go-Between, Apollo Theatre ✭✭

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Frequently asked questions

What's on at Apollo Theatre?

The current production at Apollo Theatre is I'm Sorry, Prime Minister. Browse and book tickets directly through British Theatre.

What's the nearest tube station to Apollo Theatre?

The nearest tube station is Piccadilly Circus.

Where is Apollo Theatre?

Apollo Theatre is located at 31 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 7ES.

How can I contact Apollo Theatre?

You can call Apollo Theatre on 0330 333 4809. For tickets and bookings, please use British Theatre to secure the best seats.

What are the box office hours at Apollo Theatre?

The Apollo Theatre box office (ticket desk) operates: Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Sunday: Closed. Right now the box office is open · closes 6pm. The theatre itself opens around 45 minutes before curtain-up — and you can book online any time through British Theatre.

Is Apollo Theatre accessible?

Apollo 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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