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Portugal Street, WC2A 2HT

Peacock Theatre

4.5 · 3.2k Google reviews

The Peacock Theatre (previously the Royalty Theatre) is a West End theatre in the City of Westminster, located in Portugal Street, near Aldwych. The 999-seat house is owned by, and comprises part of the London School of Economics and Political Science campus, who use the theatre for lectures, public talks, conferences, political speeches and open days.

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Google rating

4.5 ★ (3.2k)

Venue info

Peacock Theatre är en av de London-scener som presenteras på British Theatre. Här kan du utforska kommande föreställningar, få praktisk information om teatern och tips för biljettbokning inför ditt besök. Det har funnits en teater på platsen där Peacock Theatre står i dag ända sedan 1600-talet. År 1660 sattes Othello upp på Gibbon’s Tennis Court, en föreställning som skrev historia då den sägs ha haft den allra första (identifierade) kvinnliga skådespelaren på en London-scen. Några andra dokumenterade pjäser från den tiden finns inte bevarade, och byggnaden totalförstördes i en brand 1809. En ny teater beställdes senare av Oscar Hammerstein I (farfar till den berömde Oscar Hammerstein II) och slog upp portarna 1911 under namnet London Opera House. Efter en rad operauppsättningar – däribland Spader dam med den första japanska sångerskan i rollen som Madame Butterfly – tvingades man på grund av dalarande publiksiffror sälja teatern till Oswald Stoll 1916. Han döpte om den till Stoll Theatre, och under hans ledning bjöds publiken på allt från filmvisningar och varietéer till teaterpjäser fram till dess att byggnaden stängdes och revs 1957. Den nuvarande teatern byggdes 1960 under namnet The Royalty Theatre och användes främst som biograf fram till 1966. Med undantag för revyn Oh! Calcutta! var publiksuccéerna få, och teatern förvandlades till en tv-studio för det klassiska programmet Här är ditt liv (This is Your Life) innan den köptes av London School of Economics (LSE), som gav den namnet Peacock Theatre. År 1996 flyttade Sadler’s Wells Company in, och sedan den nya Sadler’s Wells Theatre invigdes 1998 har Peacock fungerat som deras dedikerade scen för dans. I dag delas lokalerna mellan danskompaniet och LSE. Enligt sägnen sägs teatern dessutom vara hemsökt av en mycket ovanlig gäst – en delfin vid namn 'Flipper'. Blam! (22 oktober 2013 – 16 november 2013)Cirque Eloize (1 oktober 2013 – 18 oktober 2013)Justitia (17 september 2013 – 27 september 2013) Det finns rullstolslyftar och särskilda rullstolsplatser tillgängliga. TILLGÄNGLIGHETSANPASSADE FÖRESTÄLLNINGAR:Finns det hjälpmedel för hörselskadade? Det finns ett infrarött system i hela salongen med både teleslinga och vanliga hörlurar. Är ledarhundar och/eller assistanshundar tillåtna? Vänligen kontakta teatern direkt för ytterligare information. Alexandra Burke ÄR Chaka Khan! Världspremiären av I’m Every Woman – The Chaka Khan Musical berättar den fantastiska och hittills okända historien om den tiodubbla Grammy-vinnaren. Boka biljetter till denna fängslande nya musikal på Peacock Theatre – spelas endast under 4 veckor! Var först med de bästa biljetterna, exklusiva erbjudanden och de senaste nyheterna från West End. Du kan nu00e4r som helst avsluta din prenumeration. Integritetspolicy

History

A theatre has stood on the site of the Peacock since the 17th Century. The Gibbon’s Tennis Court hosted a production of Othello in 1660, which featured the first (identified) woman on a London stage. No other records of plays remain and the building was destroyed in a fire in 1809. A new theatre was commissioned by Oscar Hammerstein I (Oscar Hammerstein II’s grandfather) and opened in 1911 as the London Opera House.

After a string of operatic productions (including a production of The Queen of Spades that featured the first Japanese singer to play Madame Butterfly), low audience numbers led to theatre to be sold to Oswald Stoll in 1916, who renamed it the Stoll Theatre. The theatre hosted cinema screenings, variety acts, and theatrical productions until its closure and demolition in 1957.

The present theatre, known then as The Royalty Theatre, was built in 1960, where it showed films until 1966. With the exception of Oh! Calcutta! few productions found success and the theatre became a TV studio for This is Your Life before its purchase by the London School of Economics (who renamed it the Peacock Theatre). The Sadler’s Wells Company moved to the theatre in 1996, and after the new Sadler’s Wells Theatre opened in 1998, the theatre become their dedicated dance venue. The venue is currently shared between these dance productions and LSE.

The theatre is believed by some to be haunted by a dolphin, known as ‘Flipper’.

Past performances

Blam! (22 October 2013 – 16 November 2013)
Cirque Eloize (1 October 2013 – 18 October 2013)
Justitia (17 September 2013 – 27 September 2013)

Transport

Tube

Holborn

Train

Waterloo

Bus

8, 19, 38, 22B, 25, 188, 501, 521

Parking

Parker Street (24hr Car Park)

Seating plan

Peacock Theatre seating plan

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair platform lifts and spaces available.

Are there adapted toilets?

There is no adapted toilet.

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.

Please contact the theatre directly for further information.

Previous productions

What visitors say

4.0 · 4 months ago
Well managed and proportioned so flow during entry and exit is good. Sound is good, temperature was comfortable and the view from our seat was excellent. Leg room was terrible. We were in the front row of the dress circle at the recent showing of The Snowman and could barely move.
— D
5.0 · a month ago
It was my first time recently watching ghost stories then snowman, both great. Also is an accessible theatre, it's so helpful to be able to use a lift and not struggle with theatre stairs and having assistance from staff.
— Lucy Brook
4.0 · 5 months ago
Nice smallish Theater in London. I went to see Ghost Stories ( play) on a Sunday afternoon- play started at 5 pm which meant I was home in good time and not tired out the following day. I wish more theatres would consider this more friendly time.
— Frances Neligan
3.0 · 6 months ago
Not my favourite. There is no charm or character. I came here a few times due to the events that are beautiful. The layout as with many theatres aren’t great. Get a pillow if you want to see the podium!!
— Nusynasy S

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Frequently asked questions

What's on at Peacock Theatre?

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

What's the nearest tube station to Peacock Theatre?

The nearest tube station is Holborn.

Where is Peacock Theatre?

Peacock Theatre is located at Portugal Street, WC2A 2HT.

How can I contact Peacock Theatre?

You can call Peacock Theatre on 020 7863 8222. For tickets and bookings, please use British Theatre to secure the best seats.

Is Peacock Theatre accessible?

Peacock Theatre offers wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, wheelchair-accessible toilets, wheelchair-accessible parking. Please contact the venue directly if you have specific access requirements.

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