British Theatre

Venue

West Street, WC2H 9ND

アンバサダーズ・シアター

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.

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Current attached shows

2

Google rating

4.4 ★ (1.2k)

Venue info

アンバサダーズ・シアターは、British Theatreでご紹介しているロンドンの劇場です。ご来場前に、今後の上演作品、会場へのアクセスなどの実用情報、チケット予約のポイントをご覧ください。 アンバサダーズ・シアターは、隣接するセント・マーティンズ・シアターと対をなす劇場として1913年に開場しました。こけら落とし公演(モンクトン・ホフの『Panthea』)はわずか15公演で幕を閉じましたが、アリス・デリシア主演の“親密な”レヴュー『Odds and Ends』はより成功を収め、400回を超える上演を記録しました。 20世紀前半には、舞台上で数々の鮮烈なデビューも生まれています。1921年の『Deburau』でアイヴァー・ノヴェロが出演し、1935年の『The Mask of Virtue』ではヴィヴィアン・リーが登場。この作品でローレンス・オリヴィエは、のちに妻となるリーの演技を初めて目にしました。1952年にはアガサ・クリスティの『ねずみとり(The Mousetrap)』が開幕し、セント・マーティンズへ移るまで20年以上にわたり当劇場で上演。その後も同作は現在まで続き、史上最長ロングラン作品として知られています。 さまざまな作品の上演が続いたのち(クリストファー・ハンプトンによる『危険な関係(Les Liaisons Dangereuses)』の翻案/翻訳版を含む)、劇場はアンバサダー・シアター・グループ(ATG)に買収され、2つの小空間に分割されました。ロイヤル・コート・アップステアーズがこのスペースに常駐していましたが、1999年に劇場は当初の客席配置へ戻され、「ニュー・アンバサダーズ」と改名されました。 21世紀初頭には、『クラップの最後のテープ(Krapp’s Last Tape)』や『Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me』、『ヴァギナ・モノローグ(The Vagina Monologues)』といった親密な舞台作品が上演される一方で、やがて『スウィーニー・トッド(Sweeney Todd)』や『リトル・ショップ・オブ・ホラーズ(Little Shop of Horrors)』など、より大規模な作品へと幅を広げていきました。 2007年4月、ATGはこの会場をスティーヴン・ウォーリー=コーエン卿に売却。改装を経て名称は「アンバサダーズ」に戻されました。同年10月には、『ストンプ(Stomp)』がヴォードヴィル・シアターから移転して上演されます。2020年1月、アンバサダーズ・シアターは再びアンバサダー・シアター・グループの所有となりました。 現在のアンバサダーズ・シアターは、短期公演のストレートプレイ、ミュージカル、各種イベントの会場として親しまれています。 ストンプ(2007年10月4日〜)リトル・ショップ・オブ・ホラーズ(2007年6月29日〜2007年9月8日)ウィッピング・イット・アップ(2007年2月22日〜2007年6月16日)ラヴ・ソング(2006年11月24日〜2007年2月24日)ゴドーを待ちながら(2006年9月〜2006年11月)オン・ザ・サード・デイ(2006年6月22日〜2006年7月29日)ハムレット(2006年2月20日〜2006年4月22日)ジャーニーズ・エンド(2005年9月22日〜2006年1月28日)テルスター(2005年6月24日〜2005年9月10日)サムワン・フール・ウォッチ・オーヴァー・ミー(2005年4月19日〜2005年6月18日)イング・トング:ザ・グーンズと歩く(2005年2月14日〜2005年3月19日)スウィーニー・トッド(2004年10月13日〜2005年2月5日)グアンタナモ:自由を守るための名誉(2004年6月23日〜2004年9月4日)シェイプ・オブ・シングス(2004年5月17日〜2005年6月12日)ストーンズ・イン・ヒズ・ポケッツ(2003年7月21日〜2004年5月1日) スペースの制約上、劇場では車いすからの移動のみが可能です。お客様は、ひじ掛けのある座席に移動できる必要があります。劇場のスタッフがサポートさせていただき、公演中は車いすをロビーに保管いたします。 劇場内は赤外線システムが稼働しており、ループ型と従来型のヘッドセットがあります。ヘッドセットは事前に予約が必要で、保証金が求められます。到着後、スタッフにお声掛けいただきヘッドセットをお受け取りください。 盲導犬と介助犬は劇場内に入ることができ、事前にご相談いただければ、スタッフが犬のお世話をいたします。犬はマネージャーのオフィスでお預かりします。 ジェームズとルーは過去を逃れるためにシカゴからロンドンへ引っ越しますが、すぐに理解します。場所がお化けに取り憑かれているのではなく、人がそうなのだと。アイコニックな映画シリーズに触発されて、これはパラノーマル・アクティビティを舞台でお届けします。勇気ある者だけが予約すべきです! 王たちは妻を殺さないですよね?アヴァ・ピケットの受賞歴のあるデビュー作は、チューダー朝のイングランド時代における女性の友情を探求し、3人の女性が農村で歴史の波を目の当たりにする様子を描いています。リヴ・ヒル、シエナ・ケリー、ターニャ・レイノルズが主演。五つ星のウエストエンド公演にぜひチケットをお求めください! アンバサダーズ・シアターで『ヴェニスの商人』のチケットを探す。キャスト、開演時間、上演情報の詳細はBritishTheatre.comでチェック。 『ベンジャミン・バトン』は、歳をとるほど若返っていく男の非凡な物語を、のどかなコーンウォールの漁村を舞台に描く、心を奪われる新作英国ミュージカルです。チケットはBritishTheatre.comでご予約ください。 英国の劇場ニュースサイトで、最新のウェストエンド情報、独占オファー、そして最高のチケットを手に入れるには真っ先にチェックしてください。

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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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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