With only 479 seats and four levels, the Duchess Theatre is one of the most intimate venues in theatreland. Located very near Aldwych, it opened in1929, and the interior was designed by Mary Wyndham Lewis, wife of the playright J.B. Priestley; the décor hasn’t really changed since its inception in 1934. There is one bar on the premises, however it’s a tight squeeze as it only has a capacity of 50 people (standing). The stalls are built below street level, due to the small size of the venue.
Some of the more famous plays that have shown here include ‘Alfie’, ‘Oh Calcutta’ and Harold Pinter’s ‘The Caretaker’, with famed actors such as Diana Dors, Maureen Lipman and David Suchet having graced the stage. Ticket prices range roughly between £20 and £60 depending on seats and whether it’s a week day or weekend.
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Listing Details
- Address: Catherine Street, London,WC2B 5LA,United Kingdom
- Phone: 020 7492 1548
- Website: http://duchess.official-theatre.co.uk/,http://duchess.official-theatre.co.uk/
- Email: webqueries@nimaxtheatres.com.
- Get there by bus: 11,23,172,6,13,9,15, 91, 176, 59, 68, 171,188,X68,1,4,26,76,168, 243,341,139,242,521,8
- Get there by tube/train: Covent Garden, Embankment and Holborn.
- Wheelchair access: Yes
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Additional information:
Steps to all parts of the auditorium. Wheelchair users who need to remain in their chairs can use AAT Major stair-climber which lowers chairs to the stalls level, where there are spaces at N1 and N29. Please note, the stair-climber is not stored in site so advance notification is essential. Alternatively, if you are able to transfer from your chair, theatre staff will be able to assist you to any aisle seat in the Dress Circle, which is up 12 steps. Your chair will be stored in a cloakroom by the Stalls. Staff are happy to help. F1 and F22 in the Stalls have the most leg room. Staff will also try to find suitable seating on the night. Disabled Toilets: One adapted toilet at Stalls. Door opens inwards.
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Opening Times
- Monday 8am-7pm
- Tuesday 8am-7pm
- Wednesday 8am-7pm
- Thursday 8am-7pm
- Friday 8am-7pm
- Saturday 10am-5pm
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