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Venue

West Street, WC2H 9ND

Teatro Ambassadors

4.4 · 1.2k Google reviews Box office closed · opens 10am

The Ambassadors Theatre (known as the New Ambassadors Theatre from 1999 to 2007) is a West End theatre located on West Street, next to St Martin's Theatre and opposite The Ivy, in the City of Westminster. Opened in 1913, it is one of the smallest of West End theatres, seating just over four hundred people.

Photos via Google. Attributions: Graeme, Andrau, The Ambassadors Theatre, Barry Donovan

Current attached shows

2

Google rating

4.4 ★ (1.2k)

Venue info

El Ambassadors Theatre es un recinto teatral londinense destacado en British Theatre. Descubre los próximos espectáculos, información práctica del recinto y consejos para reservar entradas antes de tu visita. El Ambassador’s Theatre fue concebido como un complemento del cercano St Martin’s y abrió sus puertas en 1913. La producción inaugural (Panthea, de Monckton Hoffe) se mantuvo en cartel tan solo 15 noches. Odds and Ends, una revista «íntima» protagonizada por Alice Delysia, tuvo mayor éxito y superó las 400 representaciones. El escenario acogió algunos debuts extraordinarios a comienzos del siglo XX, con Ivor Novello en Deburau (1921) y Vivien Leigh en The Mask of Virtue (1935), donde Laurence Olivier vio por primera vez actuar a quien sería su futura esposa. En 1952 se estrenó The Mousetrap, de Agatha Christie, que permaneció en el teatro durante más de 20 años antes de trasladarse al St Martin’s, donde hoy ostenta el récord como el montaje más longevo de la historia. Tras una sucesión de producciones muy diversas (entre ellas, la adaptación/traducción de Christopher Hampton de Les Liaisons Dangereuses), el teatro fue adquirido por el Ambassador Theatre Group, que lo dividió en dos espacios pequeños. The Royal Court Upstairs tuvo su sede aquí hasta 1999, cuando el teatro se reconvirtió a su distribución original y pasó a llamarse New Ambassadors. A principios del siglo XXI se retomaron montajes teatrales de formato íntimo, como Krapp’s Last Tape, Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me y The Vagina Monologues, antes de dar paso a producciones de mayor envergadura con títulos como Sweeney Todd y Little Shop of Horrors. En abril de 2007, ATG vendió el recinto a Sir Stephen Waley-Cohen, quien lo reformó y devolvió el nombre de Ambassadors. En octubre de ese mismo año, Stomp se trasladó al teatro desde el Vaudeville Theatre. En enero de 2020, el Ambassadors Theatre volvió a quedar en manos del Ambassador Theatre Group. Hoy, el Ambassadors Theatre acoge una programación de obras, musicales y eventos de corta temporada. Stomp (4 de octubre de 2007 -)La tienda de los horrores (29 de junio de 2007 – 8 de septiembre de 2007)Whipping it Up (22 de febrero de 2007 – 16 de junio de 2007)Love Song (24 de noviembre de 2006 - 24 de febrero de 2007)Esperando a Godot (septiembre de 2006 - noviembre de 2006)On the Third Day (22 de junio de 2006 - 29 de julio de 2006)Hamlet (20 de febrero de 2006 - 22 de abril de 2006)Journey's End (22 de septiembre de 2005 - 28 de enero de 2006)Telstar (24 de junio de 2005 - 10 de septiembre de 2005)Someone Who'll Watch Over Me (19 de abril de 2005 - 18 de junio de 2005)Ying Tong: A Walk with The Goons (14 de febrero de 2005 - 19 de marzo de 2005)Sweeney Todd (13 de octubre de 2004 - 5 de febrero de 2005)Guantanamo: Honour Bound to Defend Freedom (23 de junio de 2004 - 4 de septiembre de 2004)La forma de las cosas (17 de mayo de 2004 - 12 de junio de 2005)Piedras en sus bolsillos (21 de julio de 2003 - 1 de mayo de 2004) Newport Place, Soho, Chinatown (Esquema de Q Park) Debido a restricciones de espacio, el teatro solo puede acomodar transferencias en silla de ruedas. Los espectadores deben poder transferirse a uno de nuestros asientos que tienen reposabrazos. El personal del teatro estará disponible para proporcionar asistencia y almacenará la silla de ruedas en el vestíbulo durante la presentación. ACTUACIONES ASISTIDAS:¿Existen instalaciones para personas con dificultades auditivas? Hay un sistema infrarrojo funcionando en todo el auditorio con auriculares tanto de bucle como convencionales. Los auriculares deben reservarse con antelación y se requiere un depósito. A su llegada, por favor hable con un miembro del personal para recibir sus auriculares. ¿Están permitidos los perros guía y/o los perros de asistencia auditiva? Los perros guía y los perros de asistencia auditiva están permitidos en el auditorio y el personal puede cuidar de los perros con previo aviso. Los perros serán atendidos en la oficina del gerente. Por favor, contacte directamente con el teatro para obtener más información. James y Lou se mudan de Chicago a Londres para escapar de su pasado, pero pronto descubren que los lugares no están embrujados, ¡las personas lo están! Inspirado por la icónica serie de películas, esto es Paranormal Activity en directo sobre el escenario. ¡Solo los valientes deben reservar! Los reyes no matan a sus esposas, ¿verdad? La obra debut ganadora de premios de Ava Pickett explora la amistad femenina en la Inglaterra Tudor mientras tres mujeres presencian cómo la historia repercute en sus vidas rurales. Protagonizada por Liv Hill, Siena Kelly y Tanya Reynolds. ¡Reserva entradas para esta obra de cinco estrellas que llega al West End! Encuentra entradas para El mercader de Venecia en el Ambassadors Theatre. Consulta el reparto, los horarios y la duración en BritishTheatre.com. El curioso caso de Benjamin Button es un fascinante nuevo musical británico que cuenta la extraordinaria historia de un hombre que envejece al revés, con el telón de fondo de un pintoresco pueblo pesquero de Cornualles. Reserva entradas en BritishTheatre.com. Sé el primero en conseguir las mejores entradas, ofertas exclusivas y las últimas noticias del West End. Puedes darte de baja en cualquier momento. Política de privacidad

History

The Ambassador’s Theatre was a companion to the adjacent St Martin’s and opened in 1913. The opening production (Panthea by Monckton Hoffe) ran for just 15 nights. Odds and Ends, an ‘intimate’ review production starting Alice Delysia, was more successful, and ran for over 400 performances. The stage saw some incredible debuts in the early 20th Century with Ivor Novello appearing in 1921’s Deburau, and Vivian Leigh in 1935’s The Mask of Virtue, where Laurence Olivier first saw his future wife perform. 1952 saw the opening of Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap, which ran at the theatre for over 20 years before its move to the St Martin’s, where it is now the longest-running production in history. After a string of various productions (including Christopher Hampton’s adaptation/translation of Les Liasons Dangereuses), the theatre was bought by the Ambassador Theatre Group, who split the theatre into two small spaces. The Royal Court Upstairs was resident in this space until 1999, when the theatre was converted into its original layout and renamed the New Ambassadors. The early 21st century saw intimate theatrical productions begin staged, such as Krapp’s Last Tape, Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me, and The Vagina Monologues, before moving into the larger scale with shows such as Sweeney Todd and Little Shop of Horrors. In April 2007, ATG sold the venue to Sir Stephen Waley-Cohen, who refurbished the venue and changed the name back to the Ambassadors. In October of that same year, Stomp transferred into the venue from the Vaudeville theatre. In January 2020, the Ambassadors Theatre is now back in the hands of Ambassador Theatre Group. The Ambassadors Theatre now plays host a number of short-run plays, musicals and events.

Past performances

Stomp (4 October 2007 -)
Little Shop of Horrors (29 June 2007 – 8 September 2007)
Whipping it Up (22 February 2007 – 16 June 2007)
Love Song (24 November 2006 - 24 February 2007)
Waiting for Godot (September 2006 - November 2006)
On the Third Day (22 June 2006 - 29 July 2006)
Hamlet (20 February 2006 - 22 April 2006)
Journey's End (22 September 2005 - 28 January 2006)
Telstar (24 June 2005 - 10 September 2005)
Someone Who'll Watch Over Me (19 April 2005 - 18 June 2005)
Ying Tong: A Walk with The Goons (14 February 2005 - 19 March 2005)
Sweeney Todd (13 October 2004 - 5 February 2005)
Guantanamo: Honour Bound to Defend Freedom (23 June 2004 - 4 September 2004)
The Shape of Things (17 May 2004 - 12 June 2005)
Stones in his Pockets (21 July 2003 - 1 May 2004)


Box office hours

Box office closed · opens 10am

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Sunday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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

Leicester Square

Train

Charing Cross

Bus

14, 19, 22, 24, 29, 38, 40

Parking

Newport Place, Soho, Chinatown (Q Park Scheme)

Seating plan

Ambassadors Theatre seating plan

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access

Due to spatial restrictions, the theatre is only able to accommodate wheelchair transfers. Patrons need to be able to transfer to one of our seats which have armrests. The theatre staff will be available to provide assistance and will store the wheelchair in the foyer during the performance.

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. Headsets must be booked in advance and a deposit is required. Upon arrival, please speak to a member of staff to receive your headset.

Are guide dogs and/or hearing dogs permitted?

Guide dogs and hearing dogs are permitted in the auditorium and staff can dog sit by prior arrangement. Dogs will be looked after in the manager’s office.

Please contact the theatre directly for further information.

Shows currently at this venue

Previous productions

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What visitors say

2.0 · a month ago
Annoying experience here tonight. Firstly, I watched Paranormal Activity, which was just outstanding. What let this wonderful play down was the theatre. The location itself is great. However, inside the theatre the seating is very crammed. But that wasn't the worst thing. There were people coming in and out during the play, despite everyone being told you will not be allowed in if you're late or leave during the play. The stalls has a very awkward view at the back, where you have your views obstructed by either people in front of you or the lights on the ceiling blocking the view. Finally, just our luck to have a drunk woman spoiling our show near the end, which resulted in the play being paused. I mean, seriously. Thankfully, the stage actors were incredibly professional and didn't let this distract them. And they thoroughly deserved the round of applause in the end.
— K P
5.0 · a month ago
We had tickets, to go and see Paranormal activity at the beautiful Ambassador Theatre. A theatrical take on the film and I have to say that it was excellent. The actors in this production were fantastic and wouldn’t have seemed out of place in any big screen version of this great show. We took our seats 5 rows back from the stage and could probably have benefited from being slightly further back or even in the circle. That said and due to the cosy nature of the theatre hearing everything that was going on was not an issue. The atmosphere in the theatre was very jumpy with people screaming out which at the end of the day added to the eerie atmosphere required to pull off the desired audience reactions. It was thoroughly enjoyable, brilliantly acted and had people jumping in their seats at the right times. The only issue encountered was a, somewhat worse for wear female who had consumed a few too many drinks. Her behaviour necessitated the production being stopped for a period of time whilst security after much cajoling removed her👏👏👏. Too much cheering. The cast carried on to their credit in a truly professional manner and as if nothing had happened. Credit to them. Brilliant show, brilliant cast and great acting. Loved it
— Ian Sloan
5.0 · a month ago
Awesome theatre, great atmosphere and just nice to look at. Easy to get to and loads of food places around it. Clean facilities and friendly staff. Went to see the Paranormal Activity stage show which was also amazing, the theatre really lended itself well to the atmosphere of the show. Seats were comfy enough with a wee bit of leg room, not much though but been to a lot worse. The view from the upper sections were totally fine from our seats in row H (4-6) and the sound carried well enough that you could hear even when the actors were quiet. My one complaint was that despite the clear no readmissions statement someone was allowed back in during a quiet and dark part of the show which allowed really bright light to spill in sort of ruining the immersive moment. All in all though great theatre.
— Drew Kidd
2.0 · 2 months ago
Went to see Paranormal Activity today (7/2/26.). First off the show was fantastic and acting was incredable. The review is about the Ambassadors theatre itself. The main issue myself and my partner found that our seats in the circle were like being crammed into a sardine tin. Both myself and my partner are not the slightest of people, so fitting comfortably into these seats was nearly impossible. I’m not sure how you would cater for the larger person. Would you insist they buy two seats and penalise them? You also have a rule about late admittance saying if you leave or arrive late you would not be allowed into the show (no latecomers, no re admission) so why let up to 15 people in in the middle of a suspenseful blackout where torches and house lights are suddenly there blinding your guests whose eyes are accustomed to the dark; enforce your own rules. There were no staff visible on the circle enforcing the use of mobile phones which glowed and their use was a distraction and very noticeable throughout the show. Also for the nature of the show , maybe a courtesy message about turning off smart watches as this also ruined the suspenseful blackouts the show had. This is not about the show, as the show was fantastic, unfortunatly the theatre itself was a let down and would be interesting to see the response from the Ambasadors to this.
— Tony Smith

Reviews sourced from Google Maps.

Live venue listings

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REVIEW: Songs For Nobodies, Ambassadors Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭

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REVIEW: Switzerland, Ambassadors Theatre ✭✭

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Frequently asked questions

What's on at Ambassadors Theatre?

The current production at Ambassadors Theatre is 1536. Browse and book tickets directly through British Theatre.

What's the nearest tube station to Ambassadors Theatre?

The nearest tube station is Leicester Square.

Where is Ambassadors Theatre?

Ambassadors Theatre is located at West Street, WC2H 9ND.

What are the box office hours at Ambassadors Theatre?

The Ambassadors Theatre box office (ticket desk) operates: Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Right now the box office is closed · opens 10am. The theatre itself opens around 45 minutes before curtain-up — and you can book online any time through British Theatre.

Is Ambassadors Theatre accessible?

Ambassadors Theatre offers wheelchair-accessible seating. Please contact the venue directly if you have specific access requirements.

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