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Venue

31 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 7ES

Théâtre Apollo

4.6 · 4.8k Google reviews Box office closed · opens 10am

The Apollo Theatre is a Grade II listed West End theatre in Shaftesbury Avenue in the City of Westminster, in central London. Designed by the architect Lewin Sharp for owner Henry Lowenfeld, it became the fourth legitimate theatre to be constructed on the street when it opened its doors on 21 February 1901, with the American musical comedy The Belle of Bohemia.

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Current attached shows

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4.6 ★ (4.8k)

Venue info

L’Apollo Theatre est une salle de théâtre londonienne présentée sur British Theatre. Découvrez les spectacles à venir, des infos pratiques sur le lieu et des conseils pour réserver vos billets avant votre visite. L’Apollo Theatre a ouvert ses portes en 1901 avec une comédie musicale américaine, The Belle of Bohemia. Un choix d’ouverture tout indiqué, puisque le bâtiment (le quatrième théâtre construit sur Shaftesbury Avenue) avait été conçu comme un lieu dédié aux spectacles musicaux. Les comédies musicales s’y sont succédé jusqu’en 1912, date à laquelle un changement de politique a permis d’accueillir une programmation plus variée. On y a alors vu des œuvres de plumes aussi respectées que Seán O’Casey, Ivor Novello, Noël Coward et Terence Rattigan. Lors de la rénovation menée par Schaufelberg en 1932, un foyer privé et une antichambre ont été aménagés pour la loge royale, mais le théâtre est resté, dans l’ensemble, largement inchangé depuis. En 1962, l’Apollo a connu l’un de ses plus grands succès avec Boeing Boeing, qui a ensuite été transféré au Duchess Theatre en 1965. Quelques années plus tard, Sir John Gielgud a été très acclamé dans Forty Years On d’Alan Bennett (il reviendra ensuite à l’Apollo pour l’une de ses dernières apparitions sur scène en 1988). Le Stoll Moss Group a racheté le théâtre en 1975, avant de le revendre au Really Useful Group et à Bridgepoint Capital en 2000. En 2005, Nica Burns et Max Weitzenhoffer ont acheté l’Apollo et ont fondé Nimax Theatres. Le début du XXIe siècle a vu l’Apollo accueillir des pièces de renom telles que All My Sons (avec David Suchet), l’universellement saluée Jerusalem (qui, après deux saisons couronnées de succès à l’Apollo, a poursuivi son triomphe à Broadway), ainsi que la production primée de The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Juste avant Noël 2013, pendant une représentation de The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, une partie du plafond s’est effondrée, entraînant la fermeture du théâtre pendant plusieurs mois. L’incident a été attribué au vieillissement de l’architecture victorienne. Let the Right One In a rouvert le théâtre avec un faux plafond dissimulant les dégâts, et la galerie supérieure a été retirée de l’exploitation le temps que les réparations soient engagées. Ma nuit avec Reg (2015)Urinetown (2014/15)Laisse-moi entrer (2014)L’Étrange Incident du chien pendant la nuit (2013)Richard III et La Nuit des rois (2012)Un long voyage vers la nuit (2012)La Folie de George III (2012)Jerusalem (2011–2012)Yes Prime Minister (2011)Esprit es-tu là ? (2011)Tous mes fils (2010)Jerusalem (2010)La Guerre de Carrie (2009)Trois jours de pluie (2009)Rain Man (2008)Divas (2008)Le Tourbillon (2008)Une rencontre avec la mafia (2008)Glengarry Glen Ross (2007)Les cinq dernières années (2007)La Ménagerie de verre (2007)Été et fumée (2006)Qui a peur de Virginia Woolf ? (2006) Une entrée accessible aux fauteuils roulants et un élévateur à plateforme sont disponibles. Un toilette adapté entièrement équipé est disponible à l'arrière des stalles. REPRÉSENTATIONS ASSISTÉES :Existe-t-il des équipements pour les malentendants ? Un système infrarouge fonctionne dans tout l'auditorium avec des casques conventionnels. Les casques sont disponibles sur la base du premier arrivé, premier servi. Les chiens guides et/ou chiens d'assistance sont-ils autorisés ? Les chiens guides et les chiens d'assistance sont autorisés dans l'auditorium et le personnel peut garder les chiens sur accord préalable. Il est recommandé de réserver à l'avance. Veuillez contacter directement le théâtre pour plus d'informations. Découvrez la meilleure satire britannique en direct au Théâtre Apollo avec des billets pour Je Suis Désolé Monsieur le Premier Ministre. Idéal pour les amateurs de comédie politique intelligente. Vivez le chaos festif tandis que la Cornley Amateur Drama Society tente — de façon désastreuse — de monter le grand classique d’Ebenezer Scrooge. Réservez vos billets sur BritishTheatre.com. Une histoire vraie captivante et profondément humaine de tragédie, de justice et de rédemption, Punch est l’œuvre la plus bouleversante de James Graham à ce jour. Réservez vos billets sur BritishTheatre.com. Trouvez des billets pour Fawlty Towers à l’Apollo Theatre. Consultez la distribution, les horaires et les informations sur les représentations sur BritishTheatre.com. Soyez les premiers à accéder aux meilleurs billets, aux offres exclusives et aux dernières nouvelles du West End. Vous pouvez vous désabonner à tout moment. Politique de confidentialité

History

The Apollo Theatre opened in 1901 with a production of American Musical comedy, The Belle of Bohemia. A fitting opening show, as the building (the fourth theatre to be built on Shaftesbury Avenue) was constructed as a venue for musical performances.

Musical comedies ran in the Apollo until 1912, when a policy change allowed a greater variety of work to be performed in the theatre. This saw productions from such respected writers as Sean O’Casey, Ivor Novello, Noel Coward, and Terrance Rattigan. The Apollo had a private foyer and anteroom installed to the Royal Box during its renovation by Schaufelberg in 1932, but the theatre has remained largely unchanged since.

The theatre saw one of its most successful productions in 1962 with Boeing Boeing, which eventually transferred to the duchess in 1965. Only a few years later, Sir John Gielgud performed in Alan Bennet’s Forty Years On to great praise (he would later come back to the Apollo to make one of his last stage appearances in 1988). The Stoll Moss Group purchased the theatre in 1975 and sold it to Really Useful Group and Bridgepoint Capital in 2000.

In 2005, Nica Burns and Max Weitzenhoffer purchased the Apollo and formed Nimax Theatres. The early 21st century has seen the Apollo host renowned plays such as All My Sons (with David Suchet), the universally acclaimed Jerusalem (which, on top of two successful seasons at the Apollo, moved to further triumph on Broadway), and the award-winning production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

Just before Christmas 2013, during a performance of The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time a section of the ceiling collapsed closing the theatre for several months. The collapse was blamed on the ageing Victorian architecture. Let The Right One In re-opened the theatre with a false ceiling concealing the damage and removing the top balcony from use whilst repairs were instigated.

Past performances

My Night With Reg (2015)
Urinetown (2014/15)
Let The Right One In (2014)
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (2013)
Richard III and Twelfth Night (2012)
Long Day's Journey Into Night (2012)
The Madness of George III (2012)
Jerusalem (2011–2012)
Yes Prime Minister (2011)
Blithe Spirit (2011)
All My Sons (2010)
Jerusalem (2010)
Carrie's War (2009)
Three Days of Rain (2009)
Rain Man (2008)
Divas (2008)
The Vortex (2008)
An Audience with the Mafia (2008)
Glengarry Glen Ross (2007)
The Last Five Years (2007)
The Glass Menagerie (2007)
Summer and Smoke (2006)
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (2006)


Box office hours

Box office closed · opens 10am

  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 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

1, 14, 19, 22, 24, 29, 38, 55, 176

Parking

Soho, Chinatown (Q Park Scheme)

Seating plan

Apollo Theatre seating plan

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access

A wheelchair access entrance and platform lift is available.

Are there adapted toilets?

A fully equipped adapted toilet is available at the rear of the stalls.

Assisted Performances

Are there facilities for the hard-of-hearing?

There is an infrared system working throughout the auditorium with conventional headsets. Headsets are available on a first come first served basis.

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. Advance booking is recommended.

Please contact the theatre directly for further information.

Shows currently at this venue

Previous productions

What visitors say

5.0 · a month ago
A really enjoyable evening at the Apollo Theatre watching I’m Sorry, Prime Minister. The theatre is beautiful and the atmosphere on Shaftesbury Avenue makes for a wonderful West End night. The performances were excellent. Griff Rhys Jones and Clive Francis as Sir Humphrey were both superb, with Clive Francis especially outstanding — his delivery and timing were brilliant and had the audience laughing throughout. A very witty and entertaining production and a thoroughly enjoyable evening in the theatre
— Y M
3.0 · a month ago
The theatre is fine in terms of upkeep and facilities but the Stalls seats we were in were dir3ctly behind the row in front. I am well over 6 feet tall, person in front average height and I couldn't see half of the centre stage for the whole performance. The performance "I'm Sorry, Prime Minister" was well acted,and funny in parts with enough retro references (and Oxford college setting - my workplace) but fairly static, not so inventive, and, as I say, significantly obscured by the head in front of me (the ohoto was taken before he leant back to relax).
— Mark Turner
4.0 · a month ago
Good theatre; competent sound system; cosy and comfortable. Minor grumbles: organisation of the interval (drinks ordering fine, signposting/ushering routes poor); the rake on the seats (back of stalls) was a little shallow (ie don't sit behind a beehive hairdo!)
— Hugh Roberts
5.0 · 2 months ago
What a lovely theatre with brilliant staff. I watched, A Christmas carol goes wrong here. My seat was right at the top and I got cheap seats so my view was slightly limited which I understood when buying my ticket. If you leant forward you could see most of the action. I had plenty of leg room as I was at the end of the row.
— Hannah Wild

Reviews sourced from Google Maps.

Live venue listings

REVIEW: The Time Traveller's Wife, Apollo Theatre ✭✭✭✭

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REVIEW: Gabriel Byrne's Walking With Ghosts, Apollo Theatre ✭✭✭✭

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REVIEW: Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, Apollo Theatre ✭✭✭

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REVIEW: Travesties, Apollo Theatre ✭✭✭✭

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REVIEW: The Go-Between, Apollo Theatre ✭✭

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Frequently asked questions

What's on at Apollo Theatre?

The current production at Apollo Theatre is I'm Sorry, Prime Minister. Browse and book tickets directly through British Theatre.

What's the nearest tube station to Apollo Theatre?

The nearest tube station is Piccadilly Circus.

Where is Apollo Theatre?

Apollo Theatre is located at 31 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 7ES.

How can I contact Apollo Theatre?

You can call Apollo Theatre on 0330 333 4809. For tickets and bookings, please use British Theatre to secure the best seats.

What are the box office hours at Apollo Theatre?

The Apollo Theatre box office (ticket desk) operates: Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Sunday: Closed. 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 Apollo Theatre accessible?

Apollo 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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