Vaudeville Theatre London

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The Vaudeville Theatre opened on 16 April 1870. True to its name

its inaugural productions were a comedy play

and a burlesque show. The venue made history with its 1875 productions Our Boys

which became to first theatrical production in the world to reach 500 consecutive performances

and then 1

000 performances. In 1889 the theatre was closed for refurbishment. When it reopened in 1891 it contained more spacious seating. The years that followed saw a revival of Our Boys alongside successful comedies and musicals like Quality Street (by J. M. Barrie)

The Catch of the Season

The Belle of Mayfair

and Baby Mine

before the outbreak of the First World War turned the theatre into a venue for light entertainment and musical revues. These revues would run until the theatre was closed again in 1925. The theatre reopened in 1926 with a completely reconstructed interior and quickly produced a string of successful productions including the revue R.S.V.P

the comedy The Bread-Winner

and the musical Salad Days

a transfer from Bristol Old Vic that set West-End records by running for 2

283 performances

making it the longest-running show in musical theatre history (until it was overtaken by My Fair Lady 2 years later). In recent times

the theatre has undergone another refurbishment

produced a revival of Salad Days

hosted the Stomp for 5 years

and brought under the management of Nimax theatres. At present

Mischief Theatre are in residence at the Vaudeville Theatre.

Di and Viv and Rose (2015)
Handbagged (2014)
The Duck House (2014)
The Ladykillers (29 June 2013 -)
The West End Men (25 May 2013 - 22 June 2013)
Great Expectations (6 February 2013 - 30 March 2013)
Uncle Vanya (2 November 2012 - 26 January 2013)
Volcano (16 August 2012 - 29 September 2012)
What the Butler Saw (16 May 2012 - 28 July 2012)
Master Class (7 February 2012 - 28 April 2012)
Swallows and Amazons (20 December 2011 - 14 January 2012)
Broken Glass (16 September 2011 - 10 December 2011)
The Flying Karamazov Brothers (9 June 2011 - 20 August 2011)

WHEELCHAIR ACCESS:

No wheelchair spaces. Transfers available.

Are there adapted toilets?There is no adapted toilet in the theatre (nearest adapted toilet: Adelphi Theatre).ASSISTED PERFORMANCES:Are there facilities for the hard-of-hearing?

There is an infrared system working throughout the auditorium.

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.