Teatro Príncipe de Gales

Venue info

O Prince Of Wales Theatre é um teatro em Londres apresentado no British Theatre. Descubra os espetáculos em cena e os próximos, informações práticas sobre o local e dicas de compra de bilhetes antes da sua visita. Em 1884, o Prince’s Theatre abriu suas portas, apresentando uma remontagem de The Palace of Truth. As produções de Breaking a Butterfly e The School for Scandal tiveram sucesso moderado, mas foi a ópera cômica Dorothy que quebrou recordes de bilheteria na época e ajudou a estabelecer a reputação do teatro. De fato, a produção foi tão bem-sucedida que os lucros foram usados para construir o Lyric Theatre. O teatro, renomeado como Prince of Wales Theatre em homenagem ao futuro Eduardo VIII, continuou a receber produções de sucesso ao longo do início do século XX, incluindo Miss Hook of Holland (1907), The Rat (1924, primeiro espetáculo de Ivor Novello), Alibi (1928) e Encore les Dames (1937). O dinheiro arrecadado com essas produções ajudaria a financiar o esforço para reconstruir o teatro após sua demolição em 1937. O teatro reformado foi inaugurado em 27 de outubro daquele mesmo ano. Gerou controvérsia ao apresentar uma série de revistas ousadas que frequentemente iam até às 2h da manhã (Folies De Can-Can, 1938), e por exibir a estreia no Reino Unido do filme de Chaplin, The Great Dictator, o que resultou na multa do proprietário do teatro. Os anos pós-guerra viram o teatro receber numerosos shows de variedades e revistas, estrelando (entre muitos outros) Peter Sellers, Bob Hope, Benny Hill, Frankie Howerd e Morecambe and Wise. O teatro voltou a produzir peças com The World of Susie Wong, em 1959, que teve 832 apresentações. Nos anos seguintes, o teatro se tornaria anfitrião de vários musicais, incluindo Funny Girl, Sweet Charity, Aspects of Love, Mama Mia! e o sucesso da Broadway The Book of Mormon. The Book of Mormon (25 de fevereiro de 2013 -)Let It Be (14 de setembro de 2012 - 19 de janeiro de 2013)Mamma Mia! (9 de junho de 2004 - 1 de setembro de 2012)Cliff - The Musical (março de 2003 - junho de 2003)Rent (outubro de 2002 - março de 2003)The Full Monty (março de 2002 - outubro de 2002) 3, 6, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 22, 23, 38, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453 MasterPark Rua Whitcomb. Chinatown, Trafalgar (esquema Q Park) ACESSO PARA CADEIRANTES:Existem banheiros adaptados?APRESENTAÇÕES ASSISTIDAS:Há facilidades para pessoas com deficiência auditiva? Cães-guia e/ou cães para surdos são permitidos? Por favor, entre em contato diretamente com o teatro para mais informações. Dos criadores de South Park vem o musical mais escandalosamente hilário do West End. The Book of Mormon segue dois missionários mórmons incompatíveis enviados para Uganda, onde sua fé é testada de maneiras que eles nunca esperaram. Vencedor de nove prêmios Tony e quatro prêmios Olivier, esta comédia irreverente é agora o 12º musical de maior duração na história do West End. 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

In 1884, the Prince’s Theatre opened, presenting a revival of The Palace of Truth. Productions of Breaking a Butterfly and The School for Scandal proved moderately successful, but it was the comic opera Dorothy broke box office records for the time and helped establish the theatres reputation. In fact, the production was so successful that the profits were used to build the Lyric Theatre.

The theatre, renamed the Prince of Wales Theatre after the future Edward VIII, continued to host successful productions throughout the early 20th Century, including Miss Hook of Holland (1907), The Rat (1924, Ivor Novello’s first play), Alibi (1928), and Encore les Dames (1937). The money made from the later productions would help fund the effort to rebuild the theatre after its demolition in 1937.

The improved theatre opened on 27 October that same year. It courted controversy by running a series of risqué revues that often ran until 2am (Folies De Can-Can, 1938), and screening the UK premiere of the Chaplin film The Great Dictator, which resulted in the theatre’s owner being fined.

The post-war years saw the theatre host numerous variety and revue shows, which starred (among many others) Peter Sellers, Bob Hope, Benny Hill, Frankie Howerd, and Morecambe and Wise. It returned to producing plays with 1959’s The World of Susie Wong, which ran for 832 performances.

In the following years, the theatre would become host to several musicals, including Funny Girl, Sweet Charity, Aspects of Love, Mama Mia!, and the Broadway smash hit The Book of Mormon.

Past performances

The Book of Mormon (25 February 2013 -)

Let It Be (14 September 2012 - 19 January 2013)

Mamma Mia! (9 June 2004 - 1 September 2012)

Cliff - The Musical (March 2003 - June 2003)

Rent (October 2002 - March 2003)

The Full Monty (March 2002 - October 2002)

Box office hours

Box office closed · opens 12:30pm

Monday: 4:30 – 7:30 PM
Tuesday: 4:30 – 7:30 PM
Wednesday: 4:30 – 7:30 PM
Thursday: 4:30 – 7:30 PM
Friday: 12:30 – 7:30 PM
Saturday: 12:30 – 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

Piccadilly Circus

Train

Charing Cross

Bus

3, 6, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 22, 23, 38, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453

Parking

MasterPark Whitcomb Street. Chinatown, Trafalgar (Q Park scheme)

Seating plan

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access

Are there adapted toilets?ASSISTED PERFORMANCES:Are there facilities for the hard-of-hearing?Are guide dogs and/or hearing dogs permitted?

Please contact the theatre directly for further information.

What visitors say

5.0 · 2 months ago

Like many theatres, this has that old school charm. The Prince of Wales theatre is not that big but I think that's what gives it it's charm. There is still room for a bar and seating areas within the buildings nooks and crannies. We were seated in the boxes at the side and while the view may have been slightly restricted at times it was still an excellent viewing point. We went to see the "Book Of Mormon" which is excellent - I have reviewed that on "Book Of Mormon" on Google Maps. GOOD 👍 Really helpful and engaging staff. They really took an interest. BAD 👎 The lift only goes to certain floors. The staff were there to assist though.

— Mike Naylor (Chief)

4.0 · a month ago

We are clearly warned that the current show, The Book of Mormon, contains strobe lighting and flashing effects. While this information is provided, these lighting effects can be genuinely harmful for people who suffer from epilepsy or other conditions triggered by visual light stimulation. I have not been formally diagnosed with any specific condition, but since the widespread introduction of LED lighting, I have found it increasingly difficult to tolerate shows that rely heavily on intense, flashing, or high-contrast lighting effects. What may be entertaining for some can be physically distressing for others. Would it be possible to consider, at least once a year — for example on International Epilepsy Day (26 March) or on International Day of Persons with disabilities — a performance without strobe or harmful flashing effects? This would be a meaningful step toward inclusion, allowing patrons who are sensitive to lighting effects to experience live theatre safely. Additionally, the theatre’s façade, with its giant digital screen, bright lights, and harsh, cold illumination, contributes to the growing issue of excessive artificial lighting in urban environments. It raises a broader question about the need for stronger legislation in the UK to curb light pollution and promote more responsible lighting practices. To promote this, all Theater could switch off the outside illumination after each show on International Dark Sky Week IDSW 3026: April 13-20, 2026. IDSW 2027: April 5-11, 2027. IDSW 2028: April 24-30 2028 Stars 🧑‍🎨👩‍🌾🎭 would see the stars ✨💫🌟 after their own show. Noctual biodiversity will strive, diurnal biodiversity would benefit from a good night sleep… and human like myself will be able to walk past the theater without a long trimed hat and sun glasses.

— Stella Noctis

5.0 · 2 months ago

Watched The Book of Mormon here and it was amazing! The show is hilarious and the seats we had were excellent for the price - we didn’t see one character but it was someone on stage for max 1 minute and wasn’t too important. Definitely recommend you go and watch!

— Shelley Howard

5.0 · a month ago

What a lovely little theatre. I especially loved the fact they didnt serve sweets in their wrappers as they don't allow the russling! Genius idea! Fantastic show also. The book of Mormon 💗

— Rachel Weir

Reviews sourced from Google Maps.

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Frequently asked questions

What's on at Prince Of Wales Theatre?

The current production at Prince Of Wales Theatre is The Book Of Mormon. Browse and book tickets directly through British Theatre.

What's the nearest tube station to Prince Of Wales Theatre?

The nearest tube station is Piccadilly Circus.

Where is Prince Of Wales Theatre?

Prince Of Wales Theatre is located at Coventry Street, W1D 6AS.

How can I contact Prince Of Wales Theatre?

You can call Prince Of Wales Theatre on 0344 482 5151. For tickets and bookings, please use British Theatre to secure the best seats.

What are the box office hours at Prince Of Wales Theatre?

The Prince Of Wales Theatre box office (ticket desk) operates: Monday: 4:30 – 7:30 PM; Tuesday: 4:30 – 7:30 PM; Wednesday: 4:30 – 7:30 PM; Thursday: 4:30 – 7:30 PM; Friday: 12:30 – 7:30 PM; Saturday: 12:30 – 7:30 PM; Sunday: Closed. Right now the box office is closed · opens 12:30pm. The theatre itself opens around 45 minutes before curtain-up — and you can book online any time through British Theatre.

Is Prince Of Wales Theatre accessible?

Prince Of Wales 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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