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51 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 6BA

Sondheim Theatre

4.7 · 10.1k Google reviews Box office closed · opens 12pm

The Sondheim Theatre (formerly the Queen's Theatre) is a West End theatre located in Shaftesbury Avenue on the corner of Wardour Street in the City of Westminster, London. It opened as the Queen's Theatre on 8 October 1907, as a twin to the neighbouring Hicks Theatre (now the Gielgud Theatre) which had opened ten months earlier.

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Current attached shows

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4.7 ★ (10.1k)

Venue info

Sondheim Theatre je londýnská divadelní scéna, o které se dočtete na platformě British Theatre. Před svou návštěvou si zde můžete prohlédnout program nadcházejících představení, praktické informace o divadle i užitečné tipy pro rezervaci vstupenek. Sondheim Theatre (dřívější Queen’s Theatre) poprvé otevřelo své brány 8. října 1907. Jeho úplně první kus, komedie s názvem Sugar Bowl, však po 36 reprízách skončil a ani dalším inscenacím se nedařilo o nic lépe. Obrat přišel až v roce 1909 se změnou majitele a v roce 1914 se scéna konečně dočkala velkého hitu s hrou Potash and Perlmutter. Dvacátá léta se pak nesla ve znamení kontroverze s tituly The Fanatics a The Trial of Mary Dugan (během níž byl interiér divadla upraven tak, aby připomínal soudní síň), a také debutu Johna Millse ve West Endu v roli Hamleta. Divadlo pokračovalo v úspěšné éře (včetně sezóny Johna Gielguda v roce 1937) až do roku 1940, kdy budovu zasáhl přímý německý nálet. Prostory vstupního lobby byly zcela zničeny a divadlo zůstalo uzavřeno dlouhých 20 let, než se dočkalo své obnovy. Šedesátá a sedmdesátá léta přinesla řadu nezapomenutelných produkcí, jako byly A Suite of Three Keys (poslední jevištní výstup Noela Cowarda), první evropské nastudování Podivného páru, The Card, The Old Country nebo Garderobiér. V roce 1982 se sem přesunula hra Jiná země (Another Country), v jejímž hereckém obsazení se během uvádění vystřídaly budoucí hvězdy jako Kenneth Branagh, Daniel Day-Lewis, Colin Firth či Rupert Everett. Od roku 2004 je divadlo domovem muzikálu Les Misérables (Bídníci), který se sem přestěhoval z Palace Theatre po tamní osmnáctileté sezóně. V roce 2019 se Bídníci dočasně přesunuli o několik vchodů dále do Gielgud Theatre ve formě hvězdně obsazeného koncertu, aby v mateřském divadle mohla proběhnout rozsáhlá rekonstrukce. Právě tehdy majitel scény, společnost Delfont Mackintosh, oznámil přejmenování na Sondheim Theatre na počest legendárního broadwayského skladatele Stephena Sondheima. V prosinci 2019 byla uvedena zcela nová produkce Bídníků, která nahradila původní, cenami ověnčenou verzi Trevora Nunna a Johna Cairda vzniklou pro RSC. Bídníci (Les Misérables) (12. dubna 2004 – současnost)Zkrocený krotitel (The Tamer Tamed) (22. ledna 2004 – 6. března 2004)Zkrocení zlé ženy (15. ledna 2004 – 6. března 2004)Cyberjam (23. září 2003 – 3. ledna 2004)The Rocky Horror Show (23. června 2003 – 5. července 2003)Contact (23. října 2002 – 10. května 2003)Umoja: The Spirit of Togetherness (18. června 2002 – 31. srpna 2002)Mysteries (26. února 2002 – 18. května 2002)Hobit (28. listopadu 2001 – 9. února 2002) Parkovat můžete na parkovištích NCP ve Wardour Street, Newport Place, Denman Street a Lexington Street. Využít lze také MasterPark v Poland Street nebo parkoviště v Chinatownu (včetně sítě Q-Park). K dispozici jsou mu00edsta pro vozu00edu010dku00e1u0159e i mou017enost pu0159esednutu00ed na sedadlo. Pu0158EDSTAVENu00cd S ASISTENCu00cd:Je k dispozici vybavenu00ed pro sluchovu011b postiu017eenu00e9? V celu00e9m hlediu0161ti je k dispozici infrau010dervenu00fd systu00e9m. Nabu00edzu00edme taku00e9 pu0159edstavenu00ed tlumou010denu00e1 do znakovu00e9ho jazyka a opatu0159enu00e1 titulky. Jsou povoleni vodicu00ed a asistenu010dnu00ed psi? Asistenu010dnu00ed psi maju00ed vstup do hlediu0161tu011b povolen. Personu00e1l taku00e9 mu016fu017ee psa po dobu pu0159edstavenu00ed pohlu00eddat. Pro dalu0161u00ed informace prosu00edm kontaktujte pu0159u00edmo divadlo. Nejdéle uváděný muzikál na světě dál dojímá diváky v londýnském Sondheim Theatre. Legendární produkce Les Misérables od Camerona Mackintoshe přináší epický příběh Victora Huga o lásce, oběti a vykoupení – s ikonickými písněmi jako „I Dreamed a Dream“, „On My Own“ a „One Day More“. Získejte jako první přístup k nejlepším vstupenkám, exkluzivním nabídkám a nejčerstvějším novinkám z West Endu. Z odběru se můžete kdykoli odhlásit. Zásady ochrany osobních údajů

History

The Sondheim Theatre (formerly The Queen’s Theatre) opened on 8 October 1907. Its inaugural play, a comedy entitled Sugar Bowl, closed after 36 performances and follow-up shows faired equally poorly. The theatre changed hands in 1909 and finally had a big hit in 1914 with Potash and Perlmutter. The 1920s brought controversial productions of The Fanatics and The Trial of Mary Dugan (where the theatre was altered to look like a courthouse), as well as John Mills’ West End debut playing Hamlet.

The theatre continued to put on successful productions (including a season of plays presented by John Gielgud in 1937) until it received a direct hit during a German bombing raid in 1940. The lobby areas were completely destroyed, and the theatre remained closed until its restoration 20 years later.

The 1960s and 1970s brought many memorable productions, including A Suite of Three Keys (Noel Coward’s final stage appearance), the first European production of The Odd Couple, The Card, The Old Country and The Dresser. 1982 brought the transfer of Another Country, which featured a cast that included (at various points in its run) Kenneth Branagh, Daniel Day-Lewis, Colin Firth, and Rupert Everett.

The theatre has hosted Les Miserable since 2004, after it transferred from the Palace Theatre following an 18-year run. In 2019, Les Miserables moved a few doors down to the Gielgud Theatre in an all-star concert version so that renovations on the theatre could be carried out. At that time it was announced by Delfont Mackintosh (the theatre's owners) that the theatre would be re-named the Sondheim Theatre in honour of legendary Broadway composer Stephen Sondheim).

An all-new production of Les Miserables opened in December 2019 replacing Trevor Nunn and John Caird's award-winning original RSC production.

Past performances

Les Misérables (12 April 2004 - Present)

The Tamer Tamed (22 January 2004 - 6 March 2004)

The Taming of the Shrew (15 January 2004 - 6 March 2004)

Cyberjam (23 September 2003 - 3 January 2004)

The Rocky Horror Show (23 June 2003 - 5 July 2003)

Contact (23 October 2002 - 10 May 2003)

Umoja: The Spirit of Togetherness (18 June 2002 - 31 August 2002)

Mysteries (26 February 2002 - 18 May 2002)

The Hobbit (28 November 2001 - 9 February 2002)


Box office hours

Box office closed · opens 12pm

  • Monday: 12:00 – 7:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 12:00 – 7:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 12:00 – 7:30 PM
  • Thursday: 12:00 – 7:30 PM
  • Friday: 12:00 – 7:30 PM
  • Saturday: 12:00 – 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

Charing Cross, Embankment

Train

Charing Cross

Bus

14, 19, 38

Parking

NCP Wardour Street, Newport Place, Denman Street, Lexington Street. MasterPark Poland Street, Chinatown (also Q Park scheme).

Seating plan

Sondheim 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. Sign interpreted and captioned performances available.

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

What visitors say

5.0 · a month ago
Les Misérables is one of the best musical i've ever seen ! The decor were simply amazing, the same for their special effects ! The costums were also amazing but the performance of the actors were simply incredible! They were really good, i was amazed by this play ! It is a mist see if you like musical or theatre or even if you're just here for visiting london!
— Eloïse Lsrn
5.0 · a month ago
Absolutely amazing experience. I went with my fiancé to watch Les Mis since this is his favourite musical. We both enjoyed it so much the performance was brilliant. There’s a bar you can go to if you arrive early where you can purchase a selection of drinks. Staff are all very welcoming and friendly. There was a 15 minute break in between the musical performance where you could stretch your legs, buy more booze, or purchase some ice cream! We bought the honey ice cream and it tasted amazing. Reasonably priced too. We chose the dress circle centre seats in the third row (row C). Would recommend these seats. Had a perfect view of the actors and was close enough to see their emotions. Would definitely go again.
— michelle t
5.0 · a month ago
What a super show. We were on the second row and when we stood up could see right down into the orchestra pit. The scenery was great and it was so slick. All the singing was amazing and so clear. One of the best shows we have ever seen.
— Clive Prescott
5.0 · 3 months ago
Have seen Les Misérables far over 30 times in 4 different countries. This current London production is by far one of the most advanced and best designed versions. The west end cast is of exceptional high quality. Highly recommend to see this newer version if you only knew the older ones with the revolving stage. It has the look and feel of an oil painting. Remarkable light design. Very touching peak moments.
— D S

Reviews sourced from Google Maps.

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Frequently asked questions

What's on at Sondheim Theatre?

The current production at Sondheim Theatre is Les Miserables. Browse and book tickets directly through British Theatre.

What's the nearest tube station to Sondheim Theatre?

The nearest tube station is Charing Cross, Embankment.

Where is Sondheim Theatre?

Sondheim Theatre is located at 51 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 6BA.

How can I contact Sondheim Theatre?

You can call Sondheim 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 Sondheim Theatre?

The Sondheim Theatre box office (ticket desk) operates: Monday: 12:00 – 7:30 PM; Tuesday: 12:00 – 7:30 PM; Wednesday: 12:00 – 7:30 PM; Thursday: 12:00 – 7:30 PM; Friday: 12:00 – 7:30 PM; Saturday: 12:00 – 7:30 PM; Sunday: Closed. Right now the box office is closed · opens 12pm. The theatre itself opens around 45 minutes before curtain-up — and you can book online any time through British Theatre.

Is Sondheim Theatre accessible?

Sondheim 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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