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210 Shaftesbury Avenue, WC2H 8DP

Shaftesbury Theatre

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The Shaftesbury Theatre is a West End theatre, located in Shaftesbury Avenue, in the London Borough of Camden. It opened in 1911 as the New Prince's Theatre, with a capacity of 2,500.

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Venue info

Het Shaftesbury Theatre is een iconisch theater in Londen dat regelmatig wordt uitgelicht op British Theatre. Ontdek de nieuwste voorstellingen, praktische informatie over de locatie en handige tips voor het boeken van tickets voordat je je bezoek plant. Het Shaftesbury Theatre opende de deuren op 26 december 1911 onder de naam New Prince’s Theatre, om in 1914 verder te gaan als kortweg het Prince’s Theatre. In de beginjaren bleef het podium regelmatig donker tussen de voorstellingen door – waarschijnlijk door de hevige concurrentie, aangezien dit het laatst gebouwde theater aan Shaftesbury Avenue was. Toch waren er ook in die tijd successen te vieren met producties als The Three Musketeers en Diplomacy, en een achttien weken durend Gilbert and Sullivan-seizoen in 1919. Na de verkoop aan EMI in 1962 werd het theater de thuisbasis van diverse Broadway-hits, waaronder Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1962), How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (1963) en de sensationele musical Hair. Laatstgenoemde speelde maar liefst 1.998 voorstellingen, totdat de productie in 1973 noodgedwongen moest stoppen door het instorten van een plafond. Dankzij een campagne van vakbond Equity werd het gebouw gered van de sloophamer. In 1975 volgde de heropening, waarna de ene na de andere grote musical de revue passeerde, van West Side Story (1975) en They’re Playing Our Song (1980) tot Follies (1987) en Rent (1998). Tussentijds werd het theater overgenomen door de Theatre of Comedy Company, die het pand in 2006 kortstondig sloot voor een grondige renovatie. Sinds de heropening blijft het Shaftesbury een topbestemming voor populaire musicals; denk aan de Europese première van Hairspray, Rock of Ages (dat overkwam van het Garrick Theatre) en de wereldpremière van From Here to Eternity. The Pajama Game (2014)From Here to Eternity (2014)Burn the Floor (11 maart 2013 - 30 juni 2013)Rock of Ages (27 september 2011 – 6 januari 2013)Derren Brown - Svengali (8 juni 2011 - 16 juli 2011)Flashdance (26 september 2010 - 15 januari 2011)Burn The Floor (21 juli 2010 - 4 september 2010)Hairspray: The Musical (11 oktober 2007 – 28 maart 2010) 8, 10, 14, 19, 22a, 22b, 24, 25, 29, 38, 40, 55, 73, 134, 176 Nabijgelegen parkeergarages zijn onder andere Masterpark Chinatown, NCP Museum Street, Drury Lane, Upper St Martin’s Lane en Parker Mews. Daarnaast kun je parkeren in Soho en Chinatown via het Q-Park-systeem. Er zijn rolstoelplaatsen en transfermogelijkheden beschikbaar. Aangepaste toiletten zijn te vinden in de Royal Circle. TOEGANKELIJKE VOORSTELLINGEN:Zijn er voorzieningen voor slechthorenden? In de hele zaal is een infraroodsysteem actief. Er zijn ook voorstellingen met audiobeschrijving beschikbaar. Zijn blindengeleidehonden en/of hulphonden toegestaan? Hulphonden zijn welkom in de zaal. Daarnaast kan het personeel indien gewenst op uw hond passen tijdens de voorstelling. Neem voor meer informatie rechtstreeks contact op met het theater. Beleef de magie van Live Aid opnieuw in het Shaftesbury Theatre! Just For One Day brengt legendarische nummers van Queen, David Bowie, U2, Elton John en nog veel meer tot leven. Boek nu je tickets voor deze voor een Olivier Award genomineerde musical ter gelegenheid van het 40-jarig jubileum van het concert dat wereldgeschiedenis schreef. Boek nu je tickets voor Mrs. Doubtfire de musical in het Shaftesbury Theatre. Bekijk de cast, aanvangstijden en alle details op BritishTheatre.com. 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 Shaftesbury Theatre opened on 26 December 1911, under the name the New Prince’s Theatre. It changed its name to the Prince’s Theatre in 1914. Throughout the early years of the venue, there were large gaps between performances (most likely due to competition, as the theatre was the last to be built in Shaftesbury Avenue), but it did enjoy successful productions of The Three Musketeers, Diplomacy, and an 18-week season of Gilbert and Sullivan in 1919.

After its sale to EMI in 1962, the theatre played host to several successful Broadway productions, including Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1962), How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (1963) and Hair (which ran for 1,998 performances, finally closing in 1973 due to a ceiling collapse).

The building was saved from a proposed redevelopment by an Equity campaign, and reopened in 1975, where it continued to host successful musical productions. Examples include West Side Story (1975), They’re Playing Our Song (1980), Follies (1987), and Rent (1998).

During this time, the Theatre of Comedy Company bought the theatre and briefly closed the theatre for refurbishment in 2006. Since its reopening, the theatre has continued to host popular musical productions, such as a European premiere of Hairspray, Rock of Ages (a transfer from the Garrick Theatre), and the world premiere of From Here to Eternity.

Past performances

The Pajama Game (2014)
From Here to Eternity (2014)
Burn the Floor  (11 March 2013 - 30 June 2013)
Rock of Ages  (27 September 2011 – 6 January 2013)
Derren Brown - Svengali (June 8, 2011 - July 16, 2011)
Flashdance  (26 September 2010 - 15 January 2011)
Burn The Floor   (21 July 2010 - 4 September 2010)
Hairspray: The Musical (11 October 2007 – 28 March 2010)


Transport

Tube

Holborn, Tottenham Court Road, Covent Garden

Train

Charing Cross

Bus

8, 10, 14, 19, 22a, 22b, 24, 25, 29, 38, 40, 55, 73, 134, 176

Parking

Masterpark Chinatown. NCP Museum Street, Drury Lane Upper St Martin’s Lane, Parker Mews. Soho, Chinatown (Q Park scheme).

Seating plan

Shaftesbury Theatre seating plan

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair spaces and transfers available.

Are there adapted toilets?

Adapted toilets are available in the Royal Circle.

Assisted Performances

Are there facilities for the hard-of-hearing?

There is an infrared system working throughout the auditorium. Audio described performances 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.

Previous productions

What visitors say

5.0 · 3 months ago
What a tremendous venue. Love it And the show.....Just for one day, the story of Live Aid is out of this world. SUPERB. If you are a fan of the 80s music scene, regardless of your age, you are in for a real treat. This performance brought back so many memories, even a singing Maggie Thatcher makes a couple of appearances. 'Give us the tax back or I'll tell people not to vote for you...' Top performers, none stop 80s hits, with a story line that rocks. Loved every minute.
— Philly Buster
5.0 · 2 months ago
Christmas Eve show. Just For One Day. Amazing. Lovely theatre. It was great to do something for us on Christmas Eve other than work. Very tidy theatre and staff were accommodating. Drinks were priced as you would expect for London. Will come again.
— Thomas day (Ed Sheer-Van)
4.0 · 3 months ago
lovely theatre, nice location, friendly helpful staff. saw live aid just for one day, absolutely loved it 💓brilliant, chap who played Bob was astounding , got him off to a tee, 10/10 and freddie Mercury was amazing goose bumps galore. I wanted to get up n dance to every song 😃 really enjoyed it, lady who played Maggie was hysterical and very entertaining 👏 I believe it is going on tour, so will definitely be seeing it again. slightly disappointed there was no encore, I had assumed they would have come on and sung feed the world at the end.
— jayne grainger
4.0 · 3 months ago
Nice theatre, doesn't seem as big as others but that's fine. Nice staff showing you where to go and to you seats. We were sat in the stalls and it was the beginning of January and very cold outside, it wasn't much warmer in the theatre but don't let that out you off.
— Jonathan L (russywhite)

Reviews sourced from Google Maps.

Live venue listings

REVIEW: & Juliet, Shaftesbury Theatre ✭✭✭

21 November 2019

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REVIEW: West End Eurovision 2018, Shaftesbury Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭

24 April 2018

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REVIEW: Motown The Musical, Shaftesbury Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭

8 March 2016

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REVIEW: Memphis, Shaftesbury Theatre ✭✭✭✭

23 October 2014

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REVIEW: The Pajama Game, Shaftesbury Theatre ✭✭✭✭

20 June 2014

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Frequently asked questions

What's on at Shaftesbury Theatre?

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

What's the nearest tube station to Shaftesbury Theatre?

The nearest tube station is Holborn, Tottenham Court Road, Covent Garden.

Where is Shaftesbury Theatre?

Shaftesbury Theatre is located at 210 Shaftesbury Avenue, WC2H 8DP.

How can I contact Shaftesbury Theatre?

You can call Shaftesbury Theatre on 020 7379 5399. For tickets and bookings, please use British Theatre to secure the best seats.

Is Shaftesbury Theatre accessible?

Shaftesbury 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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