Playhouse Theatre

The Playhouse Theatre opened as the Royal Avenue theatre in 1882 but was nearly destroyed when part of the Charing Cross Station building crashed into it, it subsequently re-opened as the Playhouse Theatre. It has held many a famous stage debut including george Bernard Shaw's first play and the debut of Alec Guiness in Libel.

Address:Playhouse Theatre
Northumberland Avenue
London
WC2N 5DE

Nearest Tube Station: Embankment

Parking: NCP Trafalgar Square

Seating Capacity: 782
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Please note: Seating plans are purely a guide and subject to change

Facilities:
The Playhouse Theatre is air-conditioned and there is access for wheelchair users. Guide dogs are permitted and infra-red or loop sound amplification system is available for the hard of hearing.

ARRIVE AT THE THEATRE AT LEAST 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE SHOW

To retrieve a quote freephone 0800 0832 841 and quote WW059

Please note for groups of 10 rooms or more than 20 people contact us on 0871 360 1042 or complete our online group booking form

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