ALDWYCH THEATRE
49 Aldwych,
London, WC2B 4DF
The Aldwych Theatre opened on 23 December 1905. It was designed by W.G.R. Sprague and built as a pair with the Waldorf Theatre (now called the Novello Theatre). They were funded by Seymour Hicks in association with the American impresario Charles Frohman. The theatre was built as part of the Aldwych reconstruction when four theatres (Olympic, Opera Comique, Globe and Gaiety) were demolished and London's Aldwych (named after Old Wych Street) was constructed.
At the end of 1960 it was announced that the Royal Shakespeare Company from Stratford-upon-Avon was to base its London productions at the Aldwych Theatre for the next three years, but they stayed for over 20 years finally moving to the Barbican Arts Centre in 1982.
Since the year 2000 the Aldwych has hosted a mixture of plays, comedies and musical theatre productions including Andrew Lloyd Webber's Whistle Down the Wind and Fame enjoyed an extended run from 2002 to 2006. Since September 2006 it has been the home to the British stage version of Dirty Dancing.
WHAT'S ON AT THE ALDWYCH THEATRE
Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace have danced their way through six series of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing, and have now created Midnight Tango which is their own live show.
The very successful tour of Midnight Tango has played at a large number of UK venues for 13 weeks during 2011. But now it is transferring into London’s West End for a limited season opening at the Aldwych Theatre on 20th January 2012 and running there until 31st March.
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Summer Strallen and Tom Chambers are starring in a tour of the new musical version of the Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers movie Top Hat the musical, with music by Irving Berlin.
It is now transferring into London's West End opening at the Aldwych Theatre next April.
Top Hat the movie had five songs: Isn’t This A Lovely Day (To Be Caught In The Rain), Cheek To Cheek, No Strings, Piccolino and the title song Top Hat (White Tie And Tails). The production team (director Matthew White, choreographer Bill Deamer and producer Kenny Wax) have also included Let’s Face The Music And Dance and I’m Putting All My Eggs In One Basket.
HOW TO GET TO THE ALDWYCH THEATRE
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Tube : Covent Garden (Piccadilly line)/Temple (Circle & District line) Train: Charing Cross |
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1, 4, 11, 13, 15, 68, 98 |
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NCP Drury Lane, Parker Street. Meters around theatre. Parking in central London can be difficult and excpensive so - use public transport whenever possible. |
DISABLED ACCESS TO THE ALDWYCH
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Infrared system in the auditorium with 5 headsets and 5 neckloops. Induction loop at left window of the box office. |
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One guide dog per performance allowed in Box D |
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2 spaces for wheelchair users plus one companion in Box D. The doorway is too narrow for motorised wheelchairs. Alternative space for a wheelchair user beside C1 in the Dress Circle on a slight slope. Transfer seat at C1. |
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Adapted toilets off main foyer at Dress Circle level. |
