Duchess
Theatre
Experience the
magic of rib tickling funny show, The Play that Goes Wrong at the magnificent
Duchess Theatre! The popular London Westend theatre is positioned at Catherine
Street, London, WC2B 5LA. Located on the popular Catherine street and
near Drury Lane, the London Westend theatre is always one of the most visited
spots. The venue is the abode of huge range of cafes, restaurants and bars.
Covent Garden is
located at a nearby distance featuring varied range of markets and eating
joints. Some other popular tourist attractions located at a walking distance to
the Duchess Theatre are English National
Opera, London Transport Museum. The magnificent theatre is situated at an
easily accessible location and can be commuted via various modes of commutation
such as buses, tubes, taxis and cars. You can visit the theatre via bus route
numbers 1, 4, 6, 11, 13, 15, 23, 26, 59, 68, 76, 77A, 91, 139, 168, 171, 172,
176, 188, 243 and 341.
Duchess Theatre
is regarded as one of the most intimate venues of the London Westend. The
theatre is renowned for playing smaller musicals and plays. With occupancy of
470, theatre is categorised into two levels as Stalls and Circle. The largest
seating section is in Stalls, where you can have great viewing experience.
For disabled
patrons and carers, Duchess theatre offers discounted tickets. The Box office
is equipped with induction loop, whereas main auditorium has an infra-red
system. Architect Ewen Barr designed the Duchess theatre and was opened in the
year 1929. The debut production of the theatre was Tunnel Trench by Hubert
Griffith.
During its
timeline, Duchess theatre has hosted various famous plays. Some of the popular
plays hosted at the theatre are Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit, with 1997
performances followed by musical Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story in 2007 and
plays including Endgame, Ghosts, Morecambe, Plague Over England, Butley and The
Pitmen Painters. The Play that Goes Wrong is currently running at the Duchess
Theatre!