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Venue

South Bank, London SE1 9PX

国家剧院吕特尔顿剧场

4.7 · 392 Google reviews

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Google rating

4.7 ★ (392)

Venue info

位于伦敦的国家剧院利特尔顿剧场(Lyttelton Theatre)是 British Theatre 介绍的演出场地之一。来访前可浏览即将上演的剧目、实用的场馆指南,以及订票小贴士。 利特尔顿剧院是一座格式均为长方形的镜框式剧院,其观赏视线和声学效果的卓越水平与其基本形状的传统性形成鲜明对比。 这里没有阻碍视野的立柱、圆形栏杆或其他常见障碍,您可以从890个座位中的任何一个位置获得几乎同等的观赏和聆听体验。与大多数传统剧院不同,利特尔顿剧院配有可调节的镜框台口。 您可以将其改造成开放式舞台,添加一个前舞台,或者创造一个最多可容纳20位音乐家的乐池。在这里,任何座位距离演员的最佳指挥点都不会超过许多较旧、较大的剧院正厅前排的距离。 正厅位于底层,观众可以通过专用电梯和楼梯到达上面的楼层。每层的前厅都有一个酒吧。 利特尔顿剧院以奥利弗·利特尔顿(Chandos子爵)的名字命名,他的父母是英国国家剧院最早的有力倡导者之一,而他本人也是该剧院的首任主席。 (滑铁卢路)1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521, RV1, X68

History

The Lyttelton is a proscenium theatre, conventional in its basic shape though not in the excellence of its sightlines and acoustics.

There are no eye-blocking pillars, circle rails, or other familiar hazards and you can see and hear almost equally well from each of its 890 seats. Unlike most traditional theatres, the Lyttelton has an adjustable proscenium.

You can make it into an open-end stage; add a forestage; or create an orchestra pit for up to 20 musicians. No seat is further away, here, from the actor's point of command than the distance from the front row of the dress circle in many older, larger theatres.

The stalls are on the ground floor, with the circle reached via its own lift and stairs, on the level above. There is a bar in the foyers on each floor.

The Lyttelton Theatre was named after Oliver Lyttelton, Viscount Chandos, whose parents were among the earliest effective campaigners for the National Theatre and who was himself its first chairman.

Transport

Tube

Waterloo

Train

Waterloo

Bus

(Waterloo Road) 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521, RV1, X68

Parking

National Theatre, Upper Ground

Accessibility

Available at this venue:

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Accessibility information supplied by Google Maps. Please contact the venue directly to confirm details for your visit.

Previous productions

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Show

Hansard

Lyttelton Theatre, National

What visitors say

5.0 · 8 months ago
Part of The National Theatre complex. Large auditorium with raked floor and large stag Staff. Helpful and friendly. Show. Here We Are. An excellent musical play. Stand performance amongst an excellent cast for me is Tracie Bennett. Saw Inter alia with Rosamund Pike etc al. An excellent play about a female judge who has to manage work and home and the parental relationship with son and spousal relationship where she is the more successful. Rosamund Pike occupies the stage through and never falters. From the pen of Suzie Miller, without giving the ending the plan is about moral truth and legal truth. Must see.
— Christopher Keeffe
5.0 · a month ago
Lyttelton Theatre is a fantastic venue — modern, comfortable, and consistently strong programming. Sightlines are excellent from most seats, the acoustics are clear, and the whole experience feels well organised from arrival to curtain call. It’s the kind of theatre where you can focus on the performance without fighting the space. The foyer areas are spacious, staff are efficient, and it’s a great part of London for making an evening of it (easy to pair with a walk along the South Bank or dinner nearby). If you’re choosing between venues, the Lyttelton is a reliably high-quality night out.
— Amelia Grace Thornton
5.0 · a year ago
One of my fave places in one of my fave London areas. Admittedly the show itself wasn’t my favourite but the experience was brilliant. If you are coming to see something at this theatre, come early and spend the day! There is space to work with your laptop, plenty to eat, good toilet facilities, and beautiful views and lots to see outside. Staff are very friendly and helpful too. Accessibility aids are visible and easy to get hold of. The shop is great too. They have some books that I haven’t seen elsewhere and I got some honey from their very own bees!
— Stephanie Davy
5.0 · a month ago
East access via tube, train, bus, ferry. Saw Playboy of the Western World which was excellent. Plenty of restaurants and bars nearby. Easy access. Best stall seats are rows D to M, and seat numbers 8-26, but there is good visibility from all seats. Lifts to all floors. Loos get busy at peak times and it can we wise to head upstairs if you are in need of a quick pee!
— David Prowse

Reviews sourced from Google Maps.

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Frequently asked questions

What's on at Lyttelton Theatre, National?

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What's the nearest tube station to Lyttelton Theatre, National?

The nearest tube station is Waterloo.

Where is Lyttelton Theatre, National?

Lyttelton Theatre, National is located at South Bank, London SE1 9PX.

Is Lyttelton Theatre, National accessible?

Lyttelton Theatre, National offers wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible toilets. Please contact the venue directly if you have specific access requirements.

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