THEATRE ROYAL DRURY LANE
Catherine Street
London, WC2B 5JF
The current Theatre Royal Drury Lane is the fourth theatre to be built on this site officially situated on Catherine Street, but backing onto Drury Lane just to the east of Covent Garden.
It was designed by Benjamin Wyatt and opened in 1812. Its The interior has been redesigned many times since then, but it is one of the largest in the West End with a seating capacity of 2,205.
It has been the setting for appearances by Edmund Kean and Sarah Siddons and more recently is where “My Fair Lady” starring Rex Harrison opened and ran for five years, and where “Miss Saigon” ran for 10 years – the longest performance time at Drury Lane.
In 1922 the auditorium was radically reconstructed by Emblin Walker, Jones & Cromie. During the Second World War it became the headquarters of ENSA, the Entertainments National Service Association, and since that time has been home to a string of large scale musicals.
In 2012 the Theatre will be celebrating its bicentenary.
WHAT'S ON AT DRURY LANE
Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will open at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in June 2013 .
The new musical will be directed by Sam Mendes, with a book by David Greig and new songs from Hairspray's Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.
Casting to be announced later in the year. Tickets for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will go on sale in October 2012.
HOW TO GET TO THEATRE ROYAL DRURY LANE
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Tubes : Covent Garden (Piccadilly line) Train: Charing Cross |
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1, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 26, 68, 76, 77A, 168, 171, 171A, 176, 188 |
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Masterpark Chinatown. This theatre participates in the Theatreland Parking Scheme - find out more about the great discounts offered by clicking on the link. |
DISABLED ACCESS TO DRURY LANE
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Infra-red system with headsets. Induction loop at Box Office. Headsets available in the foyer. |
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Guide dogs are allowed inside the auditorium. Staff can also dog-sit up to four dogs per performance in the Manager's office. |
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Entrance to theatre through door on Russell Street which leads into the left of the Stalls. Four spaces for wheelchairs users, L1 and 35 and K1 and 35, companions can sit in the same row. Transfer seating to aisle seats, wheelchairs can be stored in the Stalls store room (maximum of two scooter transferees). Stair lift also available (transfer) |
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Adapted toilet to the left inside Russell Street entrance, beside the Stalls. |
