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268-269 Tottenham Court Road, W1T 7AQ

Dominion Theatre

4.7 · 10.6k Google reviews Box office closed · opens 12pm

The Dominion Theatre is a West End theatre and former cinema on Tottenham Court Road, close to St Giles Circus and Centre Point, in the London Borough of Camden. Planned as primarily a musical theatre, it opened in 1929, but the following year became a cinema—it hosted the London premiere of Charlie Chaplin's City Lights with Chaplin in attendance—and in 1933 after liquidation of the controlling company was sold to Gaumont cinema chain, which later became part of the Rank…

020 7927 0900 Open in Google Maps

Photos via Google. Attributions: Dominion Theatre, Jerry Kwok

Current attached shows

2

Google rating

4.7 ★ (10.6k)

Venue info

Dominion Theatre er en av Londons mest kjente scener og omtales jevnlig her på British Theatre. Utforsk kommende forestillinger, praktisk informasjon om teateret og gode tips for billettbestilling før ditt neste besøk. Dominion Theatre ble bygget mellom 1928 og 1929, men måtte raskt gjøres om til kino da kun levende underholdning viste seg å være ulønnsomt. Etter «The Judy Garland Show» i 1957 ble teateret en populær arena for musikaler og konserter. I 1958 hadde Rodgers og Hammersteins «South Pacific» premiere og spilte i over fire år, mens deres oppfølger «The Sound of Music» fra 1965 ble en enda større suksess. Da besøkstallene igjen begynte å svikte, valgte Dominion å utvide repertoaret utover de tradisjonelle teaterrammene. Gjennom 1970- og 80-tallet var teateret vertskap for en rekke store rock- og popnavn, deriblant David Essex, Randy Newman, Dolly Parton, Thin Lizzy, U2, David Bowie og Duran Duran. Mellom konsertene ble det jevnlig satt opp både ballett og opera. Da musikalen «Time» hadde premiere i 1986, ble hele interiøret malt svart. Til tross for delte anmeldelser, gikk forestillingen i to år. Teateret ble truet med nedleggelse til tross for sin status som verneverdig bygg (Grade II listed), men kampanjen «Save Our Theatre» reddet det fra denne skjebnen i 1991. På 90-tallet var teateret vertskap for «Royal Variety Performance» ved flere anledninger, i tillegg til Bill Hicks’ nå legendariske stand-up-spesial «Revelations». Siden 2002 har Dominion vært hjemmet til «We Will Rock You». Forestillingen skulle opprinnelig tas av plakaten i 2006, men på grunn av enorm etterspørsel har spilleperioden blitt forlenget på ubestemt tid. Med en sammenhengende spilleperiode på 11 år er dette den lengstlevende produksjonen i teaterets historie. We Will Rock You (14. mai 2002 - 2014)Grease (22. oktober 2001 - 3. november 2001)Notre-Dame de Paris (23. mai 2000 - 6. oktober 2001)Tango Passion (21. mars 2000 - 23. mars 2000)Matthew Bournes Svanesjøen (7. februar 2000 - 11. mars 2000)Disneys Skjønnheten og udyret (13. mai 1997 - 11. desember 1999)Scrooge (12. november 1996 - 1. februar 1997)Grease (15. juli 1993 - 19. oktober 1996) 1, 7, 8, 10, 14, 24, 25, 29, 55, 73, 98, 134, 176, 242, 390 NCP Museum Street, trygg parkering ved Bloomsbury Square Foyer med full tilgjengelighet. Egen losje for rullestolbrukere og heis er tilgjengelig. Et tilrettelagt toalett er tilgjengelig på parkettnivå. TILRETTELAGTE FORESTILLINGER:Finnes det fasiliteter for hørselshemmede? Det er installert et infrarødt anlegg i hele salen, med både teleslynge og vanlige hodetelefoner tilgjengelig. Det tilbys også tegnspråktolkede forestillinger. Førerhunder er hjertelig velkomne overalt i teateret, og kan tas med inn i salen ved behov. Vennligst kontakt teateret direkte for nærmere informasjon. Vennligst kontakt teateret direkte for nærmere informasjon. Stålsett dere! Den folkekjære filmen har blitt en spektakulær ny musikal på Dominion Theatre. Med «uimotståelige låter» (The Standard) av Elton John, og med Vanessa Williams i rollen som den ikoniske Miranda Priestly, bringer The Devil Wears Prada den nådeløse moteverdenen til West End. «En djevelsk god opplevelse» (Daily Express). Kongen vender tilbake til West End! Mario Kombou spiller hovedrollen i The Elvis Years – den ultimate hyllesten til Elvis Presley. Gled deg til over 50 klassiske hits, 12 kostymeskift og en fantastisk produksjon. Bestill billetter til The Elvis Years nå for en spektakulær kveld på Dominion Theatre. Finn billetter til White Christmas på Dominion Theatre. Se skuespillere, spilletider og detaljer om forestillingen på BritishTheatre.com. Vær først ute med de beste billettene, eksklusive tilbud og siste nytt fra West End. Du kan melde deg av når som helst. Personvernerklæring

History

Built between 1928 and 1929, The Dominion theatre had to be hastily converted into a cinema when live entertainment alone was proving bad for the business. After 1957’s The Judy Garland show, the theatre became a popular venue for musical theatre and musical performances. 1958 saw the opening of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific, which ran for over 4 years, and their 1965 follow-up The Sound of Music proved even more successful. When the business began to falter again, the Dominion looked to extend its reach beyond traditional theatrical confines.

Throughout the 1970s and 80’s, it played host to a number of successful rock and pop groups, including David Essex, Randy Newman, Dolly Parton, Thin Lizzy, U2, David Bowie and Duran Duran. In between these concerts, the theatre regularly hosted ballet and opera performances. For the premiere of the 1986 musical Time, the theatre interior was painted black. While receiving mixed reviews, the show ran for 2 years.

The theatre was threatened with closure (despite its Grade 2 listed status), but a Save Our Theatre campaign spared it that fate in 1991. The 1990s saw the theatre hosting the Royal Variety Performance on a number of occasions, as well as the now legendary Bill Hicks comedy special Revelations.

Since 2002, the Dominion has been the home of We Will Rock You. Due to close in 2006, popular demand has meant the show has been extended indefinitely. The 11-year run makes it the longest running production in the history of the theatre.

Past performances

We Will Rock You (14 May 2002 - 2014)
Grease (22 October 2001 - 3 November 2001)
Notre-Dame de Paris (23 May 2000 - 6 October 2001)
Tango Passion (21 March 2000 - 23 March 2000)
Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake (7 February 2000 - 11 March 2000)
Disney's Beauty and the Beast (13 May 1997 - 11 December 1999)
Scrooge (12 November 1996 - 1 February 1997)
Grease (15 July 1993 - 19 October 1996)


Box office hours

Box office closed · opens 12pm

  • Monday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Friday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday: 12:00 – 11:00 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

Tottenham Court Road

Train

Charing Cross, Euston

Bus

1, 7, 8, 10, 14, 24, 25, 29, 55, 73, 98, 134, 176, 242, 390

Parking

NCP Museum Street, Secure Parking Bloomsbury Square

Seating plan

Dominion Theatre seating plan

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access

Fully accessible foyer. Box for wheelchair users and lift available.

Are there adapted toilets?

An adapted toilet is available at stalls level.

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. Sign-interpreted performances are also available.

Are guide dogs and/or hearing dogs permitted?

Guide dogs are most welcome everywhere in the theatre, and may be taken into the auditorium if required. Please contact the theatre directly for further information.

Please contact the theatre directly for further information.

Shows currently at this venue

Previous productions

What visitors say

5.0 · a month ago
Went to see The Devil wears Prada for the first time. It was lovely. Staff were great, very attentive. Didn't take long after we got into the que. It moved very quickly with bag checks and scanning tickets. Then right into the venue. Very smooth service during the intervals, drinks were reasonably priced and good variety, toilets were nice and clean. I will definitely be back for another show!
— Amaka Whilby
5.0 · a month ago
Went for Devil wears Prada- which was absolutely amazingggg- 2.5 hours long with one interval. The theatre is huge, with an open welcome plan- 2-3 small kiosks for drinks/basic snacks. The staff were kind- even to those who were taking a video of the performance. Good visit.
— Navdeep Dhillon
5.0 · 6 months ago
Beautiful theatre. Seats are comfortable and somewhat spacious, definitely better than Ryanair aeroplane seats. The decoration is nice and classic. There aren’t many columns so basically all seats have good views. We watched the Devil wears Prada here. The storyline is pretty the same as the movie. The security checks move quite quickly. I’ll suggest to arrive 20-30 mins before the show time so you can relax, get a drink, use the loo and catch up with your friends before it starts.
— J. Q
5.0 · 4 months ago
From entering the theatre we were warmly welcomed. Walked round to the step free access Box for our seats, the hostess was fabulous. She looked after us with drinks and snacks, from start to interval to us leaving. Comfortable seating, great view and amazing show, The Devil wears Prada. Lovely afternoon at the theatre. ☆☆☆☆☆
— Caz w

Reviews sourced from Google Maps.

Live venue listings

REVIEW: Bat Out Of Hell, Dominion Theatre ✭✭✭✭

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REVIEW: Elf, Dominion Theatre ✭✭✭

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REVIEW: White Christmas, Dominion Theatre ✭✭✭✭

13 November 2014

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Frequently asked questions

What's on at Dominion Theatre?

The current production at Dominion Theatre is The Devil Wears Prada - The Musical. Browse and book tickets directly through British Theatre.

What's the nearest tube station to Dominion Theatre?

The nearest tube station is Tottenham Court Road.

Where is Dominion Theatre?

Dominion Theatre is located at 268-269 Tottenham Court Road, W1T 7AQ.

How can I contact Dominion Theatre?

You can call Dominion Theatre on 020 7927 0900. For tickets and bookings, please use British Theatre to secure the best seats.

What are the box office hours at Dominion Theatre?

The Dominion Theatre box office (ticket desk) operates: Monday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM; Tuesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM; Wednesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM; Thursday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM; Friday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM; Saturday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM; Sunday: Closed. Right now the box office is closed · opens 12pm. The theatre itself opens around 45 minutes before curtain-up — and you can book online any time through British Theatre.

Is Dominion Theatre accessible?

Dominion 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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