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Panton St, SW1Y 4DN

Théâtre Harold Pinter

4.5 · 3.9k Google reviews Box office closed · opens 10am

The Harold Pinter Theatre, known as the Comedy Theatre until 2011, is a West End theatre, and opened on Panton Street in the City of Westminster, on 15 October 1881, as the Royal Comedy Theatre. It was designed by Thomas Verity and built in just six months in painted (stucco) stone and brick.

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4.5 ★ (3.9k)

Venue info

Le Harold Pinter Theatre est une salle de théâtre londonienne présentée sur British Theatre. Découvrez les spectacles à l’affiche, des informations pratiques pour préparer votre venue et des conseils pour réserver vos billets avant votre visite. Le Théâtre Harold Pinter a ouvert ses portes le 15 octobre 1881, sous son nom original de The Royal Comedy Theatre. Ses premières années ont accueilli des productions d'opéra comme Falka et Erminie, avant de présenter des spectacles de revue pendant la Première Guerre mondiale. La formation du nouveau Watergate Club en 1956 a permis de jouer des pièces auparavant interdites par le Theatres Act de 1843, ce qui a donné à ce théâtre l'occasion d'accueillir les premières britanniques de Tea and Symphony, A View From the Bridge et Cat On A Hot Tin Roof. La censure a été assouplie à la fin des années 50 et la loi a finalement été abrogée en 1968. Cela a permis au théâtre de produire des spectacles à succès tels que Savages en 1973 et les débuts de The Rocky Horror Show au West End en 1979. Les deux plus grands succès du théâtre ont eu lieu à la fin du 20e siècle. Une série de huit semaines à guichets fermés de Little Malcolm and his Struggle Against the Eunuchs a battu des records au box-office et a été suivie rapidement en 2000 par une production très bien reçue de The Caretaker avec Michael Gambon. Ces dernières années, des productions aussi diverses que Donkey’s Years (2006), Boeing-Boeing (2007-8, puis transférée à Broadway pour une série récompensée par un Tony Award), et Sunset Boulevard (2008-9) ont été à l'affiche. Le 7 septembre 2011, il a été annoncé que le théâtre serait rebaptisé Théâtre Harold Pinter, en hommage à la carrière influente de 50 ans de l'écrivain. Parmi les pièces de Pinter produites au théâtre figurent The Homecoming, The Caretaker, The Collection et The Lover. Pinter lui-même a dirigé une production de 2005 de The Old Masters de Simon Gray. Le nouveau nom est entré en vigueur le 14 octobre. L'Importance d'être Constant (2014)Mojo (26 octobre 2013 - 2014)Chimerica (7 août 2013 - 19 octobre 2013)Old Times (31 janvier 2013 - 6 avril 2013)A Chorus of Disapproval (27 septembre 2012 - 5 janvier 2013)South Downs et The Browning Version (24 avril - 21 juillet 2012)Absent Friends (26 janvier - 14 avril 2012)Death and the Maiden (24 octobre 2011 - 21 janvier 2012)Betrayal (27 mai - 20 août 2011)The Children's Hour (22 janvier - 30 avril 2011)Birdsong (28 septembre 2010 - 15 janvier 2011)La Bête (8 juillet - 4 septembre 2010)Prick Up Your Ears (30 septembre - 6 décembre 2009)Too Close to the Sun (24 juillet - 8 août 2009)Sunset Boulevard (4 décembre 2008 - 30 mai 2009)Dickens Unplugged (23 mai 2008 - 29 juin 2008)The Lover/The Collection (12 janvier 2008 - 3 mai 2008)Boeing-Boeing (5 février 2007 - 5 janvier 2008)The Rocky Horror Show (18 décembre 2006 - 29 janvier 2007)Donkeys' Years (9 mai 2006 - 15 décembre 2006)Steptoe and Son in Murder at Oil Drum Lane (22 février 2006 - 15 avril 2006) 3, 6, 9, 12, 14, 15, 19, 22, 23, 24, 29, 38, 88, 91, 94, 139, 159, 176, 453 Entrée accessible et espaces pour fauteuils roulants disponibles Toilette de la salle royale, située à 6 marches en dessous du niveau du foyer pour les personnes qui peuvent gérer quelques marches. Le restaurant Strada en face du théâtre sur Panton Street propose l'utilisation de leurs toilettes accessibles. Un membre du personnel du théâtre serait disponible pour accompagner les personnes vers et depuis le restaurant. PERFORMANCES ASSISTÉES :Y a-t-il des installations pour les malentendants ? Il y a un système infrarouge qui fonctionne dans tout l'auditorium avec des casques à boucle et conventionnels. Les chiens-guides et/ou les chiens pour malentendants sont-ils autorisés ? Les chiens d'assistance sont autorisés dans toutes les parties du théâtre. Veuillez contacter directement le théâtre pour plus d'informations. L'horloge tourne ! Billy Crudup et Denise Gough sont à l'affiche de la première mondiale de l'adaptation théâtrale du légendaire western au Harold Pinter Theatre. Réservez vos billets pour High Noon, le thriller captivant d'Eric Roth sur le courage, le devoir et l'amour, raconté en temps réel. 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 Harold Pinter Theatre opening on 15 October 1881, under its original name of The Royal Comedy Theatre. It’s early years were host to operatic productions Falka and Erminie, before presenting revue shows throughout World War 1. The formation of The new Watergate Club in 1956 allowed plays previously banned under the Theatres Act 1843 to be performed, which allowed the theatre to host the UK premieres of Tea and Symphony, A View From the Bridge, and Cat On A Hot Tin Roof. The censorship was loosened in the late 50’s and the law was finally revoked in 1968.

This allowed the theatre to produce successful shows such as Savages in 1973 and the West End debut of The Rocky Horror Show in 1979. The theatre’s two biggest successes happened at the end of the 20th Century. A sell out eight-week run of Little Malcolm and his Struggle Against the Eunuchs broke box office records, and was quickly followed up in 2000 buy an extremely well received production of The Caretaker starring Michael Gambon.

Recent years have seen productions as diverse as Donkey’s Years (2006), Boeing-Boeing (2007-8, then transferred to Broadway for a Tony-award winning run) , and Sunset Boulevard (2008-9).

On September 7 2011, it was announced that the theatre would be renamed the Harold Pinter Theatre, in tribute to the writer’s influential 50-year career. Pinter plays produced at the theatre have included The Homecoming, The Caretaker, The Collection and the Lover. Pinter himself directed a 2005 production of The Old Masters by Simon Gray. The new name came into effect on October 14.

Past performances

The Importance Of Being Earnest (2014)
Mojo (26 October 2013 - 2014)
Chimerica (7 August 2013 - 19 October 2013)
Old Times (31 January 2013 - 6 April 2013)
A Chorus of Disapproval (27 September 2012 - 5 January 2013)
South Downs and The Browning Version (24 April - 21 July 2012)
Absent Friends (26 January - 14 April 2012)
Death and the Maiden (24 October 2011 - 21 January 2012)
Betrayal (27 May - 20 August 2011)
The Children's Hour (22 January - 30 April 2011)
Birdsong (28 September 2010 - 15 January 2011)
La Bête (8 July - 4 September 2010)
Prick Up Your Ears (30 September - 6 December 2009)
Too Close to the Sun (24 July - 8 August 2009)
Sunset Boulevard (4 December 2008 - 30 May 2009)
Dickens Unplugged (23 May 2008 - 29 June 2008)
The Lover/The Collection (12 January 2008 - 3 May 2008)
Boeing-Boeing (5 February 2007 - 5 January 2008)
The Rocky Horror Show (18 December 2006 - 29 January 2007)
Donkeys' Years (9 May 2006 - 15 December 2006)
Steptoe and Son in Murder at Oil Drum Lane (22 February 2006 - 15 April 2006)


Box office hours

Box office closed · opens 10am

  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 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, Leicester Square

Train

Charing Cross

Bus

3, 6, 9, 12, 14, 15, 19, 22, 23, 24, 29, 38, 88, 91, 94, 139, 159, 176, 453

Parking

NCP Denman Street, Trafalgar (Q Park Scheme)

Seating plan

Harold Pinter Theatre seating plan

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access

Access entrance and wheelchair spaces available

Are there adapted toilets?

Royal Retiring Room toilet, located 6 steps down from foyer level for patrons who are able to manage some steps. Strada restaurant opposite the front of the theatre on Panton Street offers the use of their accessible toilet. A member of theatre staff would be available to accompany patrons to and from the restaurant.

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 in all parts of the theatre.

Please contact the theatre directly for further information.

Previous productions

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What visitors say

4.0 · 2 months ago
One of londons oldest theatres which was actually the Comedy theatre way back when. Great venue for plays. Attended for High Noon production and what an amazing production. Billy Crudup was amazing as were the rest of the cast. I think besides BC and Rosa Salazar were Brits whose American accents seemed spot on. 👍🏾
— Ajay Ghumra
4.0 · 2 months ago
I loved the play High Noon. 🤠 The theatre was a lot smaller than expected which I liked. However there was a pole directly in front of me. Thankfully I was a le to move seats since the show wasn't fully booked. I like that the beer is served in a glass. Access to the gents is somewhat awkward.
— Dennis Bauszus
5.0 · 5 months ago
We just had the privilege of attending a matinee of the Weir, starring Brendan Gleason, it was fantastic. We have been lucky enough to have visited this great theatre many times over the past 20 years or so and had a great experience every time. This lovely theatre has super staff, just a heads up to visitors, the lovely stalls bar is quite tight for space, the staff are really lovely but you need to be ok with lots of folk in a small area. Folks, Do mind yourselves and take care when moving about the stalls areas and walkways as folks can take things at a rush and not always paying a heed to the safety of older folks or those less able. Thanks to lovely staff and all cast and crew for this outstanding show.
— Introspective Dreamer
5.0 · 3 months ago
I watched High Noon today and absolutely loved it. The play was very engaging, with incredible chemistry between the actors. The story completely pulls you in. Don’t miss the January discounts when buying tickets!
— Silayc

Reviews sourced from Google Maps.

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Frequently asked questions

What's on at Harold Pinter Theatre?

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

What's the nearest tube station to Harold Pinter Theatre?

The nearest tube station is Piccadilly, Leicester Square.

Where is Harold Pinter Theatre?

Harold Pinter Theatre is located at Panton St, SW1Y 4DN.

What are the box office hours at Harold Pinter Theatre?

The Harold Pinter Theatre box office (ticket desk) operates: Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 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 Harold Pinter Theatre accessible?

Harold Pinter 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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