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Novello Theatre

4.7 · 8.1k Google reviews Box office closed · opens wednesday 4:30pm

The Novello Theatre is a West End theatre on Aldwych, in the City of Westminster. It was known as the Strand Theatre between 1913 and 2005.

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Current attached shows

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Google rating

4.7 ★ (8.1k)

Venue info

Het Novello Theatre is een Londens theater dat prominent aanwezig is op British Theatre. Ontdek de nieuwste voorstellingen, praktische informatie over de zaal en handige tips voor het boeken van tickets voordat je een bezoek brengt. Dit theater, gebouwd als pendant van het Aldwych Theatre en oorspronkelijk geopend als het Waldorf Theatre op 22 mei 1905, kent een rijke historie. In 1909 kreeg het de naam Strand Theatre, waarna het in 1911 kortstondig het Whitney Theatre werd, om in 1913 weer terug te keren naar de naam Strand Theatre. Het theater heeft talloze legendarische producties gehuisvest. In de jaren 40 was de zwarte komedie Arsenic and Old Lace goed voor maar liefst 1.337 voorstellingen. Sailor, Beware! uit 1955 behaalde 1.231 opvoeringen en de iconische klucht No Sex Please, We’re British hield het hier 10 jaar vol voordat de productie verhuisde naar het Garrick Theatre (waar het nog eens 6 jaar liep). Ter ere van de componist en acteur Ivor Novello, die van 1913 tot 1951 in de woning boven het theater woonde, werd het gebouw in 2005 omgedoopt tot het Novello Theatre. De 21e eeuw begon voortvarend met het Royal Shakespeare Company-seizoen (2005/06), met producties van Twelfth Night, The Comedy of Errors, A Midsummer Night’s Dream en As You Like It. Daarna volgde een reeks musicals met wisselend succes. Zo was er de Londense première van Footloose in 2006, de Europese première van The Drowsy Chaperone in 2007 (die helaas na twee maanden stopte wegens tegenvallende kaartverkoop) en de wereldpremière van Desperately Seeking Susan in datzelfde jaar, die na slechts één maand het doek zag vallen na matige recensies. Momentel is het Novello de thuishaven van de hitmusical Mamma Mia!, die hier neerstreek na een glansrijke reeks van 8 jaar in het Prince of Wales Theatre. Mamma Mia! (6 september 2012 -)Derren Brown: Svengali (9 juli 2012 – 11 augustus 2012)Noises Off (24 maart 2012 – 30 juni 2012)Crazy for You (8 oktober 2011 – 17 maart 2012)Betty Blue Eyes (19 maart 2011 – 24 september 2011)Onassis (12 oktober 2010 – 8 januari 2011)Tap Dogs (15 juni 2010 – 5 september 2010)Cat On A Hot Tin Roof (12 december 2009 – 10 april 2010)An Inspector Calls (22 september 2009 – 14 november 2009)Spring Awakening (21 maart 2009 – 30 mei 2009)The Taming of the Shrew (12 februari 2009 – 7 maart 2009)A Midsummer Night’s Dream (15 januari 2009 – 7 februari 2009)Hamlet (3 december 2008 – 10 januari 2009)Eurobeat – Almost Eurovision (9 september 2008 – 1 november 2008)Into the Hoods (14 maart 2008 – 30 augustus 2008)Shadowlands (21 december 2007 – 23 februari 2008)Desperately Seeking Susan – A New Musical (15 november 2007 – 15 december 2007)The Drowsy Chaperone (6 juni 2007 – 24 maart 2007) Buslijnen 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 77A, 91, 139 en 176 TOEGANKELIJKE VOORSTELLINGEN:Zijn er voorzieningen voor slechthorenden? Er is geen geluidsversterkende apparatuur beschikbaar. Zijn blindengeleidehonden en/of hulphonden toegestaan? Hulphonden zijn welkom in de zaal. Medewerkers van het theater kunnen tijdens de voorstelling op uw hond passen. Neem voor meer informatie rechtstreeks contact op met het theater. Sinds 1999 is de ultieme feelgood-musical al een kaskraker in het Londense Novello Theatre. Mamma Mia! vertelt het zonovergoten en humoristische verhaal van een moeder, een dochter en drie mogelijke vaders op een idyllisch Grieks eiland. De show wordt gedragen door de tijdloze meesterwerken van ABBA, waaronder klassiekers als 'Dancing Queen', 'Super Trouper' en 'The Winner Takes It All'. Wees er als eerste bij voor de beste tickets, exclusieve aanbiedingen en het laatste nieuws uit West End. U kunt zich op elk gewenst moment afmelden. Privacybeleid

History

The theatre, built as a pair with the Aldwych and originally titles the Waldorf Theatre, opened on 22 May 1905. It was renamed the Strand Theatre in 1901, then the Whitney Theatre in 1911, and reverted to the Strand Theatre in 1913.

The theatre has enjoyed many famous productions. In the 1940s, the black comedy Arsenic and Old Lace ran for 1,337 performances, 1955’s Sailor, Beware! Ran for 1,231 performances, and the 1971 comedy No Sex Please, We’re British ran for 10 years before transferring to the Garrick Theatre (for an additional 6 years).

In 2005, the theatre was renamed The Novello Theatre in honor of composer and actor Ivor Novello, who lived in a flat above the theatre between 1913-1951.

The 21st Century brought success with the 2005/06 Royal Shakespeare Company season, which featured Twelfth Night, The Comedy of Errors, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and As You Like It. A string of musicals followed with mixed results. This included the London premiere of Footloose in 2006, the European premiere of The Drowsy Chaperone in 2007 (which closed after 2 months due to lack of audience), and the world premiere of Desperately Seeking Susan (also in 2007, the show closed after 1 month after unfavorable reviews).

The theatre is currently home to Mama Mia! which transferred after an 8 year run at the Prince of Wales Theatre.

Past performances

Mamma Mia! (6 September 2012 -)
Derren Brown: Svengali (9 July 2012 – 11 August 2012)
Noises Off (24 March 2012 – 30 June 2012)
Crazy for You (8 October 2011 – 17 March 2012)
Betty Blue Eyes (19 March 2011 – 24 September 2011)
Onassis (12 October 2010 – 8 January 2011)
Tap Dogs (15 June 2010 – 5 September 2010)
Cat On A Hot Tin Roof (12 December 2009 – 10 April 2010)
An Inspector Calls (22 September 2009 – 14 November 2009)
Spring Awakening (21 March 2009 – 30 May 2009)
The Taming of the Shrew (12 February 2009 – 7 March 2009)
A Midsummer Night’s Dream (15 January 2009 – 7 February 2009)
Hamlet (3 December 2008 – 10 January 2009)
EurobeatAlmost Eurovision (9 September 2008 – 1 November 2008)
Into the Hoods (14 March 2008 – 30 August 2008)
Shadowlands (21 December 2007 – 23 February 2008)
Desperately Seeking Susan – A New Musical (15 November 2007 – 15 December 2007)
The Drowsy Chaperone (6 June 2007 – 24 March 2007)


Box office hours

Box office closed · opens wednesday 4:30pm

  • Monday: 4:30 – 7:45 PM
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 4:30 – 7:45 PM
  • Thursday: 12:30 – 7:45 PM
  • Friday: 4:30 – 7:45 PM
  • Saturday: 12:30 – 7:45 PM
  • Sunday: 12:00 – 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

Covent Garden, Charing Cross, Holborn

Train

Charing Cross

Bus

6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 77A, 91, 139, 176

Parking

NCP Drury Lane, Chinatown (Q Park scheme)

Seating plan

Novello Theatre seating plan

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair spaces available.

Are there adapted toilets?

There is no adapted toilet

Assisted Performances

Are there facilities for the hard-of-hearing?

There are no sound amplification sets 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
I saw Mamma Mia! at the Novello Theatre and it was a great experience. The theatre is beautiful and has a classic atmosphere. The view from the seats was very good and the sound was excellent. The show was energetic and the actors were very talented. Overall, it was a wonderful evening and I really enjoyed the performance.
— Julien Chaudun
5.0 · 2 months ago
This is THE Theatre if you like ABBA and the movies Mamma Mia! The performance wad just astonishing! The characters voices were phenomenal! You can easily compare with Vegas or Broadway shows!
— Alex George
4.0 · a month ago
Saw Mama Mia and had a great time! The talent/singing of the performers were outstanding! Beautiful theater! It got a bit warm in the theater - needs a little better ventilation but not sure if that's possible due to the old age of the theater.
— Julie Sandri
5.0 · a month ago
Yesterday we visited the Novello Theatre in London to see the musical Mamma Mia!, and we were absolutely thrilled! The performance was fantastic – full of energy, emotion, and joy. The cast was outstanding, with incredible voices and wonderful stage presence. The atmosphere in the theatre was amazing, and you could truly feel the excitement from the audience throughout the show. The theatre itself is beautiful and creates a very special experience. We would especially like to praise the staff. One of my colleagues felt unwell due to the height of her seat, and the team reacted immediately and kindly offered her a different seat. We are very grateful for their understanding and professionalism. Special thanks to the lovely staff member with the nose piercing who helped us – she was incredibly kind and supportive. All in all, it was an unforgettable evening and we highly recommend this theatre and musical to everyone!
— Marija BK

Reviews sourced from Google Maps.

Live venue listings

REVIEW: Mamma Mia!, Novello Theatre ✭✭✭✭

12 March 2017

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Frequently asked questions

What's on at Novello Theatre?

The current production at Novello Theatre is Mamma Mia!. Browse and book tickets directly through British Theatre.

What's the nearest tube station to Novello Theatre?

The nearest tube station is Covent Garden, Charing Cross, Holborn.

Where is Novello Theatre?

Novello Theatre is located at Aldwych, WC2B 4LD.

How can I contact Novello Theatre?

You can call Novello 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 Novello Theatre?

The Novello Theatre box office (ticket desk) operates: Monday: 4:30 – 7:45 PM; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 4:30 – 7:45 PM; Thursday: 12:30 – 7:45 PM; Friday: 4:30 – 7:45 PM; Saturday: 12:30 – 7:45 PM; Sunday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM. Right now the box office is closed · opens wednesday 4:30pm. The theatre itself opens around 45 minutes before curtain-up — and you can book online any time through British Theatre.

Is Novello Theatre accessible?

Novello 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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