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Northumberland Avenue, WC2N 5DE

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The Playhouse Theatre is a West End theatre in the City of Westminster, in Northumberland Avenue, near Trafalgar Square, central London. The theatre was built by F.

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普莱豪斯剧院（Playhouse Theatre）是伦敦的一座剧院场地，曾在 British Theatre 上报道。浏览即将上演的剧目，查看实用的场地指南与到访贴士，并在观演前了解订票建议。皇家大道剧院（Playhouse 剧院最初的名称）于1882年3月11日开幕，首演剧目为《马达姆·法瓦尔特》（Madame Favart）。此后直到1894年，剧院主要沿袭上演喜歌剧、滑稽讽刺剧（burlesque）与闹剧的模式；1894年，乔治·伯纳德·肖以《武器与人》（Arms and the Man）在伦敦西区完成首演亮相。该剧大获成功，使他得以全职从事写作。 1905年，剧院启动重建工程，但因毗邻的查令十字车站（Charing Cross）屋顶及钢梁坍塌，冲破墙体，造成三名工人不幸身亡，工程一度受挫。剧院最终修复完成，并于1907年1月28日以新名称“Playhouse 剧院”重新开幕，开始定期制作话剧作品（其中包括1934年的《诽谤！》（Libel!），该剧亦标志着亚历克·吉尼斯（Alec Guinness）的舞台首秀）。 1951年，剧院由BBC接管，并作为现场录制的演播室使用至1976年。此期间录制的节目包括《史提普托父子》（Steptoe and Son）、《汉考克半小时》（Hancock’s Half Hour）以及《古恩秀》（The Goon Show）。在躲过拆除危机后，剧院于1987年完成修复并再度开放。尽管开幕制作是一部音乐剧《闺蜜》（Girlfriends），但1990年代的剧目以戏剧作品为主，包括《玫瑰纹身》（The Rose Tattoo）、《伪君子》（Tartuffe）、《简·爱》（Jane Eyre）、《玩偶之家》（A Doll’s House），以及《森林恶魔》（The Wood Demon，西区首演）。自1987年重开以来，剧院先后易主五次；2002年，剧院由梅德斯通制作公司（Maidstone Productions）购得，并由大使剧院集团（Ambassador Theatre Group）负责场馆运营管理。渴望的尽头（2016年2月2日－5月14日）舞王：危险游戏（2015年10月10日－2016年1月24日）洛基恐怖秀（2016年9月11日－16日）濒临崩溃边缘的女人（2015年1月12日－5月23日）1984（2014年4月28日－8月23日）巨蟒剧团《斯帕马洛特》（2012年11月14日－2014年）梦幻船与蓬蓬裙（2010年1月6日－2012年8月4日）癫狂之笼（2008年10月20日－2010年1月2日）愈挫愈勇（2008年3月23日－9月13日）环月之舞（2008年2月19日－3月29日）丁丁历险记（2007年12月9日－2008年1月12日）《热舞》音乐剧（2007年8月17日－12月6日）轮椅通道：有可用的轮椅空间和转移设施。是否有改装过的卫生间？大厅内提供了改装过的卫生间。辅助表演：是否有为听力障碍人士准备的设施？礼堂内配备有红外系统，可使用环形和传统耳机。导盲犬和/或助听犬是否允许进入？助残犬可以进入礼堂内，提供员工代为照看服务。欢迎来到Kit Kat俱乐部。剧院已经变成了一个纸醉金迷的1930年代柏林夜总会，这是一部打破纪录并获得七次奥利弗奖的复兴剧。在这个世界瞬息万变的时代，有一个地方让每个人都能享受自由。演出包括经典歌曲如《Willkommen》、《Maybe This Time》、《Money》和令人难忘的《Cabaret》。生活在这里是美丽的。

History

The Royal Avenue Theatre (as the Playhouse was originally known) opened on 11 March 1882, beginning with a production of Madame Favart. The theatre would follow the model of staging comic operas, burlesques and farces until 1894, when George Bernard Shaw made his West end debut with Arms and the Man. The success of the play allowed him to pursue writing full-time.

Rebuilding work began on the theatre in 1905, but suffered a setback after the roof and girders from the adjacent Charing Cross station broke through the wall, killing three workmen.

The theatre was finally repaired and reopened in 1907 under the new name The Playhouse on 28 January 1907, and began producing regular dramatic works (including 1934’s Libel!, which marked Alec Guinness’ stage debut).

The theatre was taken over by the BBC in 1951, and used as a live recording studio until 1976. Programmes recorded during this period include Steptoe and Son, Hancock’s Half Hour, and The Goon Show.

Surviving threats of demolition, the theatre was restored and reopened in 1987. Whilst a musical (Girlfriends) was the opening production, the 1990s were dominated by dramatic pieces, including The Rose Tattoo, Tartuffe, Jane Eyre, A Doll’s House, and The Wood Demon (its West End premiere).

After changing hands 5 times since its reopening, the theatre was purchased by Maidstone Productions in 2002, with the Ambassador Theatre Group managing the venue.

Past performances

The End Of Longing (2 February - 14 May 2016)
Lord Of The Dance - Dangerous Games (10 October 2015 - 24 January 2016)
The Rocky Horror Show (11 - 16 September 2016)
Women On the Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown (12 January - 23 May 2015)
1984 (28 April - 23 August 2014)
Monty Python's Spamalot (14 November 2012 - 2014)
Dreamboats and Petticoats (6 January 2010 - 4 August 2012)
La Cage aux Folles (20 October 2008 – 2 January 2010)
The Harder They Come (23 March – 13 September 2008)
Ring Round the Moon (19 February – 29 March 2008)
The Adventures of Tintin (9 December 2007 – 12 January 2008)
Footloose – The Musical (17 August - 6 December 2007)

Box office hours

Box office closed · opens 6pm

Monday: 6:00 – 7:45 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 – 7:45 PM
Wednesday: 1:00 – 7:45 PM
Thursday: 6:00 – 7:45 PM
Friday: 6:00 – 7:45 PM
Saturday: 1:00 – 7:45 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

Charing Cross, Embankment

Train

Charing Cross

Bus

3,6,9,12,13,15,23,24,29,53,77a, 88, 91, 139

Parking

NCP Bedfordbury. Masterpark Spring Hadens. Trafalgar, Chinatown (Q Park scheme).

Seating plan

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair spaces and transfers available.Are there adapted toilets?An adapted toilet is available in the foyer.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.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

Musicals

4.7 ★

Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club

Playhouse Theatre

£38

Previous productions

Show

Afterglow

Playhouse Theatre

Show

Ain't Misbehavin'. Mercury Theatre Colchester

Playhouse Theatre

Show

All In A Row

Playhouse Theatre

Venue info

History

Past performances

Box office hours

Transport

Seating plan

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access

Shows currently at this venue

Previous productions

What visitors say

Live venue listings

REVIEW: Caroline Or Change, Playhouse Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭

REVIEW: Glengarry Glen Ross, Playhouse Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭

REVIEW: An Inspector Calls, Playhouse Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭

REVIEW: The End Of Longing, Playhouse Theatre ✭✭✭

REVIEW: 1984, Playhouse Theatre ✭✭✭✭

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