The theatre royal drury lane is one of londons most spectacular theatres, and has been home to a host of prolific productions. This section is very steeply raked, ensuring a clear and unobstructed view of the whole stage. Four buildings have stood on the site, the first opening in 1663 and housing comic melodramas and restoration comedy that featured the likes of nell gwynn and charles hart. The building is the most recent in a line of four theatres which were built at the same location, the earliest of which dates back to 1663, and the new one was built in 1812. If you want to drive in the zone between 7am and 6pm, itll cost you a tenner a day. Originally opening in 1663, the venue is one of londons oldest theatres and has been rebuilt and redesigned numerous times. The theatre royal, drury lane, commonly known as drury lane, is a west end theatre in covent garden, london. As misson points out, the seating was divided by class, and tickets were priced accordingly. Theatre royal drury lane 8th september 1974 robert wyatt. As there is no overhang, sightlines are excellent and the midlevel. Theatre royal drury lane official box office lw theatres. Theatre royal drury lane london frozen the musical.
Drury lane theater was built some 200 years ago and is the fourth building on. Theatre royal drury lane london london theatre direct. Theatre royal drury lane as seen from the uppermost box during a. Like most theatres in london, tickets for the middle of the stalls and front section of the grand circle tend to be the best, therefore the most pricey. But if youll arrive in the area by car after six, the charge wont apply. The beautiful auditorium of the theatre royal drury lane. Theatre royal drury lane london 2020 all you need to. Omd live at the theatre royal drury lane full dvd concert december 4th 1981 duration. Official page for the theatre royal, drury lane in londons west end. Private apartment covent garden the strand london 2020.
At the back was to be a row of boxes, the royal box being isolated, and galleries above. It is surrounded by numerous bars, varieties and the exciting bustling covent garden piazza. Check the theatre facilities, location, travel information and get directions to the theatre. The theatre royal drury lane is a london west end theatre in covent garden, in the city of westminster. The property features city views and is a 5minute walk from lyceum theatre and 500 yards from theatre royal drury lane. Theatre royal drury lane is located in covent garden. Directions to the theatre royal drury lane from covent garden tube station.
It is a beautiful auditorium probably the most attractive of the west ends theatres. As now seen, the main theatrical shell, the staircase, rotunda, saloon etc of 181112, are by b d wyatt and comprise the only substantial georgian theatre fabric in london. During productions, there are regular daily tours of the theatre royal drury lane. This is the theatre royal, drury lane company profile. The theatre royal, drury lane, commonly referred to as drury lane is based in the centre of covent garden in london and is owned by andrew llyoyd webber. Choose your favorite drury lane designs and purchase them as wall art, home decor, phone cases, tote bags, and more. Recorded in september of 74, theatre royal drury lane sees wyatt perform his classic rock bottom album in its entirety, material from his days with soft machine and matching mole, plus an extraordinary version of i m a believer. See more ideas about london history, london theatre and london. Marie antoinettes private theater, versailles, france. If youre looking for things to see and do in the area, you might want to stop in and see lyceum theatre and covent garden market.
Review of 42nd street at the theatre royal drury lane. Shop for drury lane art from the worlds greatest living artists. The auditorium is large, and can hold over 2,000 people across four levels, including boxes. Buying tickets in person if you would like to book tickets for performances at the theatre royal drury lane in person, you can visit the theatres box office, which is in covent garden. The building is the most recent in a line of four theatres which were built at the same location, the earliest of which dated back to 1663, making. The theatre is one of the biggest theatres in london with a seating capacity of 2,200. These tours run regularly and you can check times on their website. The theatre royal is a beautiful building, and although i havent been to see current hit charlie and the chocolate factory yet, ive attended several times over the years but this tour took me to plenty of spaces id never been before, from the splendid royal box and retiring. All drury lane artwork ships within 48 hours and includes a 30day moneyback guarantee. He was in his dressing room at the theatre royal, drury lane, preparing to go on as mr salt in the musical charlie and the chocolate factory.
Inside the worlds most haunted theatre theatre the guardian. The building is the most recent in a line of four theatres which were built at the same. Oct 29, 2015 inside the worlds most haunted theatre. Book private apartments the strand collection covent garden. Above princess mary and other dignitaries in the royal box of the theatre royal, drury lane on the theatres reopening night with the play decameron nights on the 20th april 1922, and a queue for the opening from the sketch, april 26th 1922. Please inform the property of your expected arrival time in the special request box in the booking process. The building faces catherine street earlier named bridges or brydges street and backs onto drury lane. After more than 30 years, this recording of a legendary robert wyatt performance will finally see the light of day. Above the theatre royal, drury lane on the last day of the run of roald dahls charlie and the chocolate factory, january 7th 2017 just visible is a poster for 42nd street which opened here on the 4th of april 2017. Theatre facts fun theatre trivia, facts, west end theatre directory and amazing theatre ticket deals. Theatre royal drury lane london nearby hotels, shops and. It makes sense to check them all to make sure the opinions expressed are representative and trustworthy. The 10 best hotels close to theatre royal drury lane in.
You can buy tickets for the theatre royal drury lane in person, from the theatres box office itself, online or by phone. Theatre royal drury lane 8th september 1974 wikipedia. The theatre royal drury lane is right in the heart of the london congestion charge zone. Discount theatre royal drury lane tickets from officia. Seating plans, box office details, location and theatre history. Drury lane theatre royal theatre database theatre architecture. Theatre royal drury lane london seat map and prices for.
Located in london, near somerset house, lyceum theatre and theatre royal drury lane, private apartments the. The building standing today is the most recent of four theatres at the same location dating back to 1663, making it the oldest london. Theatre royal drury lane london 2020 all you need to know. The theatre royal drury lane or the drury lane theatre, as it is more commonly known is situated in covent garden, london. Following a fire in 1672, the theatre was rebuilt and reopened in 1674, employing joseph. Customers with specific requirements are advised to discuss this with us prior to booking to avoid any confusion. A backstage video tour of the royal drury lane theatre in london. Its in a welcoming neighborhood appreciated for its noteworthy cultural attractions such as the theater and entertainment.
The stunning theatre royal drury lane has huge occupancy of 2000 and spread on four levels as stalls, grand circle, upper circle and balcony. Theatre royal drury lane, catherine street, london, wc2b 5jf. Exterior and interior photos of the theatre royal, drury lane during various productions theatre royal drury lane main page. The current theatre was built in 1812 but the site had previously been home to theatrical venues since 1663. Take the piccadilly line to covent garden tube station and take the lift to street level. Theatre royal, drury lane also known simply as drury lane is the oldest theatre in london, and easily one of the most historic. Private apartments the strand collection covent garden entire. Theatre royal drury lane, 201120 atg tickets duration. Inside the worlds most haunted theatre theatre the. Theatre royal drury lane london aktuelle 2020 lohnt es sich.
At the next road, catherine street, turn right and you will in front of the theatre. Covent garden is the nearest station accessible to theatre royal, whereas you can also commute via bus numbers 1, 4, 6, 9, 11, 15, 23, 26, 68, 76, 77a, 168, 171, 171a and 176. Book your tickets online for theatre royal drury lane, london. Continue walking over bow streetwellington street, the theatre royal drury lane should start to come into view ahead of you on the right hand side. The 10 best hotels near theatre royal drury lane in london. The current theatre was built in 1812 but the site had previously been home to theatrical venues since 1663, with three separate reconstructions due to fires. Theatre royal drury lane london all you need to know. Already running on broadway, disneys stage show directed by michael. Its the first of many heartstopping moments throughout this new production that returns to the theatre royal drury lane some 33 years after david merricks original ran at the self same venue and whilst it manages to feel strikingly fresh theres a comfort in its exactness and attention to detail that feels like greeting a longlost. Tickets purchased for collection can be picked up from the box office during the hour before the performance is due to start. All the information you need on theatre royal drury lane.
It was in this very venue that the public heard for the first time both the national anthem and rule britannia. Frozen the musical event theatre musicals dates 22nd october 2020 to 5th january 2021 disneys hit film frozen goes from screen to stage when the magical world of arendelle is recreated at the newly refurbished theatre royal drury lane, fresh from a 45 million pound renovation project. The building is the most recent in a line of four theatres which were built at the same location, the earliest of which dated back to. If you would like to book tickets over the phone, the theatre royal drury lane box office telephone number is 020 7087 7760. Please consult government travel advisories before. See what shows are now booking, whether currently showing or scheduled for future runs. Again, nothing much was made of the proscenium arch. To limit the spread of the coronavirus, attractions may be closed or have partial closures. The concert took place the year after wyatt had fallen from a fourthstorey window and become paralysed from the waist down. Balcony box seats theatre royal drury lane, london. Exterior and interior photos of the theatre royal, drury.
See all 8 theatre royal drury lane tours on tripadvisor. You can book on their website or give the box office a call. In total a distance of around 400 metres, approximately a 6 minute walk. The theatre royal, drury lane, commonly known as drury lane, a west. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. Wyatt, robert theatre royal drury lane 8th september 1974. The theatre royal drury lane was been home to the musical charlie and the chocolate factory from june 20, and in march 2017, the musical 42nd street opened at the theatre. The theatre royal drury lane has a capacity of 1920 seats, including 725 seats in the stalls, 427 seats in the royal circle, 397 seats in the grand circle and 371 seats in the balcony. In january 2019, lw theatres embarked on its most ambitious and exciting project to date a. The theatre royal drury lane main entrance situated on. With the west ends biggest cast, this is a musical like no other, proving that entertainment doesnt get bigger than this. The auditorium has four levels stalls, royal circle, grand circle and balcony.
Theatre royal drury lane london seat guide and chart. The theatre royal, drury lane, commonly known as drury lane, is a west end theatre and grade i listed building in covent garden, london, england. Exterior and interior photos of the theatre royal, drury lane. With the site dating back to the early 1660s, the building as we now know it is a product of many reconstructions and redesigns, best known for hosting largescale musicals. Its original structure dating back to 1660 makes the drury lane the oldest theatrical building in the area. Wyatt, robert theatre royal drury lane 8th september. May 7, 2020 since 1663 the theatre royal drury lane has provided entertainment for the masses and has been visited by every monarch since the restoration. Above princess mary and other dignitaries in the royal box of the theatre royal, drury lane on the theatre s reopening night with the play decameron nights on the 20th april 1922, and a queue for the opening from the sketch, april 26th 1922. We recommend booking theatre royal drury lane tours ahead of time to secure your spot. The height of the section can cause the stage to feel rather distant. One of londons oldest and most haunted theatres, the theatre royal drury lane is a huge venue located in the heart of covent garden. The theatre has not one, but two, royal boxes and it was. The theatre royal, drury lane, commonly known as drury lane, is a west end theatre in covent garden, in the london borough of westminster. The balcony can be excellent value for money and is one of the best sections to sit in for largescale musicals.
Official website for londons theatre royal drury lane. The road drury lane actually runs along the back of the theatre, not the front. Seating over 2,000 people across four levels and boxes, pricing varies extensively throughout the theatre, which offers excellent, unobstructed views. Drury lane shares with haymarket theatre royal the distinction of being entirely previctorian in external appearance the lyceum has a previctorian portico. The building faces catherine streetearlier named bridges or brydges street and backs onto drury lane. Theatre royal drury lane is currently closed for restoration and will reopen in autumn 2020 as home to disneys frozen. Above images of old and new drury from the ils, april 29th 1922. Box seats, used by the nobility and wealthy gentry, cost 5 shillings. Theatre royal drury lane 8th september 1974 is a 2005 live album by english progressive rock musician robert wyatt, documenting a concert on that date at the theatre royal, drury lane in london.
All content is posted anonymously by employees working at theatre royal. The theatre royal drury lane box office is located within the theatre building on catherine street and is open monday saturday from 10am 7. Londons oldest theatre, the theatre royal drury lane has one of the largest stages in the west end. Theatre royal drury lane in london london theatre, theatre stage.
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