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Northumberland Avenue, WC2N 5DE

Teatro Playhouse

4.6 · 4.6k Google reviews Box office closed · opens 6pm

The Playhouse Theatre is a West End theatre in the City of Westminster, in Northumberland Avenue, near Trafalgar Square, central London. The theatre was built by F.

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Google rating

4.6 ★ (4.6k)

Venue info

O Playhouse 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 Royal Avenue Theatre (como o Playhouse era originalmente conhecido) abriu portas a 11 de março de 1882, inaugurando com uma produção de Madame Favart. O teatro seguiria o modelo de apresentar óperas cómicas, burlescos e farsas até 1894, quando George Bernard Shaw se estreou no West End com Arms and the Man. O sucesso da peça permitiu-lhe dedicar-se à escrita a tempo inteiro. As obras de reconstrução começaram em 1905, mas sofreram um revés quando o telhado e as vigas da vizinha estação de Charing Cross romperam a parede, causando a morte de três operários. O teatro foi finalmente reparado e reabriu em 1907, já com o novo nome The Playhouse, a 28 de janeiro de 1907, passando a apresentar regularmente peças dramáticas (incluindo Libel!, de 1934, que assinalou a estreia de Alec Guinness em palco). O teatro foi assumido pela BBC em 1951 e utilizado como estúdio de gravação ao vivo até 1976. Entre os programas gravados neste período contam-se Steptoe and Son, Hancock’s Half Hour e The Goon Show. Depois de sobreviver a ameaças de demolição, o teatro foi restaurado e reabriu em 1987. Embora um musical (Girlfriends) tenha sido o espetáculo de reabertura, a década de 1990 foi dominada por produções dramáticas, incluindo The Rose Tattoo, Tartuffe, Jane Eyre, A Doll’s House e The Wood Demon (a sua estreia no West End). Após mudar de mãos cinco vezes desde a reabertura, o teatro foi adquirido pela Maidstone Productions em 2002, com a Ambassador Theatre Group a gerir o espaço. The End Of Longing (2 de fevereiro - 14 de maio de 2016)Lord Of The Dance - Dangerous Games (10 de outubro de 2015 - 24 de janeiro de 2016)The Rocky Horror Show (11 - 16 de setembro de 2016)Women On the Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown (12 de janeiro - 23 de maio de 2015)1984 (28 de abril - 23 de agosto de 2014)Monty Python's Spamalot (14 de novembro de 2012 - 2014)Dreamboats and Petticoats (6 de janeiro de 2010 - 4 de agosto de 2012)La Cage aux Folles (20 de outubro de 2008 – 2 de janeiro de 2010)The Harder They Come (23 de março – 13 de setembro de 2008)Ring Round the Moon (19 de fevereiro – 29 de março de 2008)The Adventures of Tintin (9 de dezembro de 2007 – 12 de janeiro de 2008)Footloose – The Musical (17 de agosto - 6 de dezembro de 2007) NCP Bedfordbury. Masterpark Spring Hadens. Trafalgar, Chinatown (esquema Q Park). ACESSO PARA CADEIRANTES: Espaços para cadeirantes e transferências disponíveis. Existem banheiros adaptados? Um banheiro adaptado está disponível no saguão. PERFORMANCES ASSISTIDAS: Existem instalações para deficientes auditivos? Há um sistema infravermelho funcionando em todo o auditório, com tanto headsets de laço quanto convencionais. Cães-guia e/ou cães de assistência auditiva são permitidos? Cães de acesso são permitidos dentro do auditório. Disponibilidade de funcionários para cuidar dos cães. Por favor, entre em contato diretamente com o teatro para mais informações. Bem-vindo ao Kit Kat Club. O Playhouse Theatre foi transformado em um decadente clube noturno de Berlim dos anos 1930 para esta reinterpretação recordista, vencedora de sete Olivier Awards. Em uma época em que o mundo está mudando para sempre, há um lugar onde todos podem ser livres. Apresentando canções icônicas incluindo 'Willkommen', 'Maybe This Time', 'Money', e o inesquecível 'Cabaret'. A vida é bela aqui. 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 Royal Avenue Theatre (as the Playhouse was originally known) opened on 11 March 1882, beginning with a production of Madame Favart. The theatre would follow the model of staging comic operas, burlesques and farces until 1894, when George Bernard Shaw made his West end debut with Arms and the Man. The success of the play allowed him to pursue writing full-time.

Rebuilding work began on the theatre in 1905, but suffered a setback after the roof and girders from the adjacent Charing Cross station broke through the wall, killing three workmen.

The theatre was finally repaired and reopened in 1907 under the new name The Playhouse on 28 January 1907, and began producing regular dramatic works (including 1934’s Libel!, which marked Alec Guinness’ stage debut).

The theatre was taken over by the BBC in 1951, and used as a live recording studio until 1976. Programmes recorded during this period include Steptoe and Son, Hancock’s Half Hour, and The Goon Show.

Surviving threats of demolition, the theatre was restored and reopened in 1987. Whilst a musical (Girlfriends) was the opening production, the 1990s were dominated by dramatic pieces, including The Rose Tattoo, Tartuffe, Jane Eyre, A Doll’s House, and The Wood Demon (its West End premiere).

After changing hands 5 times since its reopening, the theatre was purchased by Maidstone Productions in 2002, with the Ambassador Theatre Group managing the venue.

Past performances

The End Of Longing (2 February - 14 May 2016)
Lord Of The Dance - Dangerous Games (10 October 2015 - 24 January 2016)
The Rocky Horror Show (11 - 16 September 2016)
Women On the Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown (12 January - 23 May 2015)
1984 (28 April - 23 August 2014)
Monty Python's Spamalot (14 November 2012 - 2014)
Dreamboats and Petticoats (6 January 2010 - 4 August 2012)
La Cage aux Folles (20 October 2008 – 2 January 2010)
The Harder They Come (23 March – 13 September 2008)
Ring Round the Moon (19 February – 29 March 2008)
The Adventures of Tintin (9 December 2007 – 12 January 2008)
Footloose – The Musical (17 August - 6 December 2007)


Box office hours

Box office closed · opens 6pm

  • Monday: 6:00 – 7:45 PM
  • Tuesday: 6:00 – 7:45 PM
  • Wednesday: 1:00 – 7:45 PM
  • Thursday: 6:00 – 7:45 PM
  • Friday: 6:00 – 7:45 PM
  • Saturday: 1:00 – 7:45 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, Embankment

Train

Charing Cross

Bus

3,6,9,12,13,15,23,24,29,53,77a, 88, 91, 139

Parking

NCP Bedfordbury. Masterpark Spring Hadens. Trafalgar, Chinatown (Q Park scheme).

Seating plan

Playhouse Theatre seating plan

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair spaces and transfers available.Are there adapted toilets?An adapted toilet is available in the foyer.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 inside the auditorium. Staff dog-sitting available.

Please contact the theatre directly for further information.

Shows currently at this venue

Previous productions

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Angry

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Bound

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Kes

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Swive

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What visitors say

5.0 · 2 months ago
Another great show. This is really an all out performance from the moment you enter the club. Performers hang from the stairs, around the bar, amongst the audience. Small round tables, with little table lights hug the stage to higher seats in the round. Great music of course, great cast and some fabulous outfits. You had the feeling of being transported in time … made all the more perfect with a glass of fizz at the interval served in a martini glass. @mimramcam
— Mim Ram Cam
5.0 · 5 months ago
I went in blindly, booking a last minute ticket and only trusting my friend's suggestion to go. The show was incredible, the cast did an amazing job and it's overall so immersive and deeply reflective. Especially with how the world is today, I would absolutely recommend this show! As you enter they tape your camera so there are no pictures, but there are performers at the bar and as you enter, with music playing non-stop and just an incredible atmosphere!
— Master Bate
5.0 · 3 months ago
The most incredible show I have ever seen. I took my Grandfather here as an 80th birthday treat as he has always wanted to see it. We sat in row G of the stalls and had a little shelf for our drinks and plenty of leg room. All staff were friendly and helpful and the performance itself was mesmerising. Drinks and snacks standard prices for London theatres, toilets nice and clean. Super easy to get to this venue as just a two minute walk from Embankment station. Once inside the theatre, staff place stickers over the cameras of everyone's phones so that no pics can be taken at all once inside the theatre. It was so nice to see people absorbed in a show without taking photos and videos all the time - myself included! The Kit Kat Club vibe is instant from the second you enter - a free shot on arrival, dark and atmospheric, dances and performers all around. Electric!
— Holly Wadsworth-Hill (Picture-This Books)
5.0 · 2 months ago
Absolutely fabulous experience! A wonderful performance with genuinely kind and welcoming staff. I’m already looking forward to returning. The entire experience was beautifully planned and seamless from arrival to the final moments of the show. The immersive atmosphere was outstanding, and I couldn’t have been happier with the experiance! I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a stunning musical show while in London! The theatre’s location is also fantastic, right by the river and next to Embankment station, making it both scenic and convenient.
— Charlotte

Reviews sourced from Google Maps.

Live venue listings

REVIEW: Caroline Or Change, Playhouse Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭

21 December 2018

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REVIEW: Glengarry Glen Ross, Playhouse Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭

31 January 2018

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REVIEW: An Inspector Calls, Playhouse Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭

12 November 2016

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REVIEW: The End Of Longing, Playhouse Theatre ✭✭✭

12 February 2016

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REVIEW: 1984, Playhouse Theatre ✭✭✭✭

23 June 2015

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Frequently asked questions

What's on at Playhouse Theatre?

The current production at Playhouse Theatre is Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club. Browse and book tickets directly through British Theatre.

What's the nearest tube station to Playhouse Theatre?

The nearest tube station is Charing Cross, Embankment.

Where is Playhouse Theatre?

Playhouse Theatre is located at Northumberland Avenue, WC2N 5DE.

What are the box office hours at Playhouse Theatre?

The Playhouse Theatre box office (ticket desk) operates: Monday: 6:00 – 7:45 PM; Tuesday: 6:00 – 7:45 PM; Wednesday: 1:00 – 7:45 PM; Thursday: 6:00 – 7:45 PM; Friday: 6:00 – 7:45 PM; Saturday: 1:00 – 7:45 PM; Sunday: Closed. Right now the box office is closed · opens 6pm. The theatre itself opens around 45 minutes before curtain-up — and you can book online any time through British Theatre.

Is Playhouse Theatre accessible?

Playhouse 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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