British Theatre

Venue

Panton St, SW1Y 4DN

Teatro Harold Pinter

4.5 · 3.9k Google reviews Box office open · closes 6:30pm

The Harold Pinter Theatre, known as the Comedy Theatre until 2011, is a West End theatre, and opened on Panton Street in the City of Westminster, on 15 October 1881, as the Royal Comedy Theatre. It was designed by Thomas Verity and built in just six months in painted (stucco) stone and brick.

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Google rating

4.5 ★ (3.9k)

Venue info

O Harold Pinter Theatre é um espaço teatral em Londres em destaque no British Theatre. Descubra os próximos espetáculos, informações práticas sobre o local e dicas para reservar bilhetes antes da sua visita. O Teatro Harold Pinter foi inaugurado em 15 de outubro de 1881, sob seu nome original, The Royal Comedy Theatre. Seus primeiros anos foram palco de produções operísticas como Falka e Erminie, antes de apresentar espetáculos de revista durante a Primeira Guerra Mundial. A formação do novo Watergate Club em 1956 permitiu a apresentação de peças anteriormente proibidas pela Lei dos Teatros de 1843, o que permitiu ao teatro sediar as estreias britânicas de Tea and Symphony, A View From the Bridge e Cat On A Hot Tin Roof. A censura foi relaxada no final dos anos 50 e a lei foi finalmente revogada em 1968. Isso permitiu ao teatro produzir shows de sucesso como Savages em 1973 e a estreia no West End de The Rocky Horror Show em 1979. Os dois maiores sucessos do teatro aconteceram no final do século 20. Uma temporada esgotada de oito semanas de Little Malcolm and his Struggle Against the Eunuchs quebrou recordes de bilheteria, rapidamente seguida em 2000 por uma produção extremamente bem recebida de The Caretaker estrelando Michael Gambon. Nos últimos anos, o teatro apresentou produções tão diversas quanto Donkey’s Years (2006), Boeing-Boeing (2007-8, depois transferida para a Broadway para uma temporada vencedora do Tony) e Sunset Boulevard (2008-9). Em 7 de setembro de 2011, foi anunciado que o teatro seria renomeado para Teatro Harold Pinter, em homenagem à influente carreira de 50 anos do escritor. As peças de Pinter produzidas no teatro incluem The Homecoming, The Caretaker, The Collection e The Lover. O próprio Pinter dirigiu uma produção de 2005 de The Old Masters de Simon Gray. O novo nome entrou em vigor em 14 de outubro. A Importância de Ser Ernesto (2014)Mojo (26 de outubro de 2013 - 2014)Chimerica (7 de agosto de 2013 - 19 de outubro de 2013)Old Times (31 de janeiro de 2013 - 6 de abril de 2013)A Chorus of Disapproval (27 de setembro de 2012 - 5 de janeiro de 2013)South Downs and The Browning Version (24 de abril - 21 de julho de 2012)Absent Friends (26 de janeiro - 14 de abril de 2012)Death and the Maiden (24 de outubro de 2011 - 21 de janeiro de 2012)Betrayal (27 de maio - 20 de agosto de 2011)The Children's Hour (22 de janeiro - 30 de abril de 2011)Birdsong (28 de setembro de 2010 - 15 de janeiro de 2011)La Bête (8 de julho - 4 de setembro de 2010)Prick Up Your Ears (30 de setembro - 6 de dezembro de 2009)Too Close to the Sun (24 de julho - 8 de agosto de 2009)Sunset Boulevard (4 de dezembro de 2008 - 30 de maio de 2009)Dickens Unplugged (23 de maio de 2008 - 29 de junho de 2008)The Lover/The Collection (12 de janeiro de 2008 - 3 de maio de 2008)Boeing-Boeing (5 de fevereiro de 2007 - 5 de janeiro de 2008)The Rocky Horror Show (18 de dezembro de 2006 - 29 de janeiro de 2007)Donkeys' Years (9 de maio de 2006 - 15 de dezembro de 2006)Steptoe and Son in Murder at Oil Drum Lane (22 de fevereiro de 2006 - 15 de abril de 2006) 3, 6, 9, 12, 14, 15, 19, 22, 23, 24, 29, 38, 88, 91, 94, 139, 159, 176, 453 Entrada de acesso e espaços para cadeirantes disponíveis O banheiro Royal Retiring Room, localizado 6 degraus abaixo do nível do foyer, para patronos que conseguem subir alguns degraus. O restaurante Strada, em frente ao teatro na Panton Street, oferece o uso de seu banheiro acessível. Um membro da equipe do teatro estará disponível para acompanhar os patronos de e para o restaurante. PERFORMANCES ASSISTIDAS:Existem instalações para pessoas com deficiência auditiva? Há um sistema infravermelho funcionando por todo o auditório com fones de ouvido de loop e convencionais. Cães de assistência são permitidos em todas as partes do teatro. Por favor, contate o teatro diretamente para mais informações. O tempo está passando! Billy Crudup e Denise Gough estrelam na estreia mundial da adaptação teatral do lendário Western no Harold Pinter Theatre. Reserve seus ingressos para High Noon, o emocionante thriller em tempo real de Eric Roth sobre coragem, dever e amor. 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 Harold Pinter Theatre opening on 15 October 1881, under its original name of The Royal Comedy Theatre. It’s early years were host to operatic productions Falka and Erminie, before presenting revue shows throughout World War 1. The formation of The new Watergate Club in 1956 allowed plays previously banned under the Theatres Act 1843 to be performed, which allowed the theatre to host the UK premieres of Tea and Symphony, A View From the Bridge, and Cat On A Hot Tin Roof. The censorship was loosened in the late 50’s and the law was finally revoked in 1968.

This allowed the theatre to produce successful shows such as Savages in 1973 and the West End debut of The Rocky Horror Show in 1979. The theatre’s two biggest successes happened at the end of the 20th Century. A sell out eight-week run of Little Malcolm and his Struggle Against the Eunuchs broke box office records, and was quickly followed up in 2000 buy an extremely well received production of The Caretaker starring Michael Gambon.

Recent years have seen productions as diverse as Donkey’s Years (2006), Boeing-Boeing (2007-8, then transferred to Broadway for a Tony-award winning run) , and Sunset Boulevard (2008-9).

On September 7 2011, it was announced that the theatre would be renamed the Harold Pinter Theatre, in tribute to the writer’s influential 50-year career. Pinter plays produced at the theatre have included The Homecoming, The Caretaker, The Collection and the Lover. Pinter himself directed a 2005 production of The Old Masters by Simon Gray. The new name came into effect on October 14.

Past performances

The Importance Of Being Earnest (2014)
Mojo (26 October 2013 - 2014)
Chimerica (7 August 2013 - 19 October 2013)
Old Times (31 January 2013 - 6 April 2013)
A Chorus of Disapproval (27 September 2012 - 5 January 2013)
South Downs and The Browning Version (24 April - 21 July 2012)
Absent Friends (26 January - 14 April 2012)
Death and the Maiden (24 October 2011 - 21 January 2012)
Betrayal (27 May - 20 August 2011)
The Children's Hour (22 January - 30 April 2011)
Birdsong (28 September 2010 - 15 January 2011)
La Bête (8 July - 4 September 2010)
Prick Up Your Ears (30 September - 6 December 2009)
Too Close to the Sun (24 July - 8 August 2009)
Sunset Boulevard (4 December 2008 - 30 May 2009)
Dickens Unplugged (23 May 2008 - 29 June 2008)
The Lover/The Collection (12 January 2008 - 3 May 2008)
Boeing-Boeing (5 February 2007 - 5 January 2008)
The Rocky Horror Show (18 December 2006 - 29 January 2007)
Donkeys' Years (9 May 2006 - 15 December 2006)
Steptoe and Son in Murder at Oil Drum Lane (22 February 2006 - 15 April 2006)


Box office hours

Box office open · closes 6:30pm

  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 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

Piccadilly, Leicester Square

Train

Charing Cross

Bus

3, 6, 9, 12, 14, 15, 19, 22, 23, 24, 29, 38, 88, 91, 94, 139, 159, 176, 453

Parking

NCP Denman Street, Trafalgar (Q Park Scheme)

Seating plan

Harold Pinter Theatre seating plan

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access

Access entrance and wheelchair spaces available

Are there adapted toilets?

Royal Retiring Room toilet, located 6 steps down from foyer level for patrons who are able to manage some steps. Strada restaurant opposite the front of the theatre on Panton Street offers the use of their accessible toilet. A member of theatre staff would be available to accompany patrons to and from the restaurant.

Assisted Performances

Are there facilities for the hard-of-hearing?

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

Are guide dogs and/or hearing dogs permitted?

Access dogs are allowed in all parts of the theatre.

Please contact the theatre directly for further information.

Previous productions

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What visitors say

4.0 · 2 months ago
One of londons oldest theatres which was actually the Comedy theatre way back when. Great venue for plays. Attended for High Noon production and what an amazing production. Billy Crudup was amazing as were the rest of the cast. I think besides BC and Rosa Salazar were Brits whose American accents seemed spot on. 👍🏾
— Ajay Ghumra
4.0 · 2 months ago
I loved the play High Noon. 🤠 The theatre was a lot smaller than expected which I liked. However there was a pole directly in front of me. Thankfully I was a le to move seats since the show wasn't fully booked. I like that the beer is served in a glass. Access to the gents is somewhat awkward.
— Dennis Bauszus
5.0 · 5 months ago
We just had the privilege of attending a matinee of the Weir, starring Brendan Gleason, it was fantastic. We have been lucky enough to have visited this great theatre many times over the past 20 years or so and had a great experience every time. This lovely theatre has super staff, just a heads up to visitors, the lovely stalls bar is quite tight for space, the staff are really lovely but you need to be ok with lots of folk in a small area. Folks, Do mind yourselves and take care when moving about the stalls areas and walkways as folks can take things at a rush and not always paying a heed to the safety of older folks or those less able. Thanks to lovely staff and all cast and crew for this outstanding show.
— Introspective Dreamer
5.0 · 3 months ago
I watched High Noon today and absolutely loved it. The play was very engaging, with incredible chemistry between the actors. The story completely pulls you in. Don’t miss the January discounts when buying tickets!
— Silayc

Reviews sourced from Google Maps.

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Frequently asked questions

What's on at Harold Pinter Theatre?

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

What's the nearest tube station to Harold Pinter Theatre?

The nearest tube station is Piccadilly, Leicester Square.

Where is Harold Pinter Theatre?

Harold Pinter Theatre is located at Panton St, SW1Y 4DN.

What are the box office hours at Harold Pinter Theatre?

The Harold Pinter Theatre box office (ticket desk) operates: Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM; Sunday: Closed. Right now the box office is open · closes 6:30pm. The theatre itself opens around 45 minutes before curtain-up — and you can book online any time through British Theatre.

Is Harold Pinter Theatre accessible?

Harold Pinter 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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