The mystery is why such an obviously - and literally - theatrical piece such as Mrs Henderson Presents has taken so long (ten years) to get from movie to West End musical. Mrs Laura Henderson is the 70-year-old wealthy widow who, knowing nothing whatever about theatre, took over the ailing Windmill Theatre in the 1930s and placed it firmly on the map by presenting, uniquely, all-nude tableaux vivants featuring lovely young naked women posing motionless on stage in the manner of great works of … [Read more...]
Noel Coward Theatre London Tickets, News & Reviews
Dear Evan Hansen
The winner of six 2017 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the 2018 Grammy Award®, DEAR EVAN HANSEN features a book by Tony Award-winner Steven Levenson, a score by Academy Award- and Tony-winning composers Benj Pasek & Justin Paul (The Greatest Showman), and direction by four-time Tony Award-nominee Michael Greif (RENT).
DEAR EVAN HANSEN has struck a remarkable chord with audiences and critics everywhere. The Washington Post calls it "one of the most remarkable shows in musical theatre history." And The New York Times calls DEAR EVAN HANSEN "a gut-punching, breathtaking knockout of a musical."
Noel Coward Theatre London
85-88 St Martin’s Lane, London, WC2N 4AU
Noel Coward Theatre Seating Plan
Venue and Travel Information
Nearest Tube: Leicester Square
Tube Lines: Piccadilly, Northern
Directions from nearest tube: Take Cranbourn Street away from Leicester Square until St Martin’s Lane, where you head right until you reach the theatre.
Railway Station: Charing Cross
Bus Numbers: (Charing Cross) 24, 29, 176; (Strand) 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 87, 91, 139
Night Bus Numbers: (Charing Cross) 24, 176, N5, N20, N29, N41, N279; (Strand) 6, 23, 139, N9, N15, N11, N13, N21, N26, N44, N47, N87, N89, N91, N155, N343, N551
Car Park: St Martin’s Lane Hotel
The Noel Coward Theatre London
First named the New Theatre, and shortly after The Albery, The Noel Coward Theatre was constructed by Sir Charles and Mary Wyndham and had its opening night on 12th March 1903.
In 1915 Dion Boucicault presented a Christmas revival of J M Barrie’s Peter Pan, which was then repeated every year until 1919. It also staged a number of successful productions by other distinguished writers such as Somerset Maugham, A A Milne, Noel Coward, Bernard Shaw, Dylan Thomas, T S Eliot and Tennessee Williams.
The sixties were ruled by Lionel Bart’s Oliver! which ran for an incredible 2618 performances.
A host of famous names have appeared on stage at the theatre including Sir Laurence Olivier, Sir John Gielgud, Sybil Thorndike, and Peggy Ashcroft. In 1973 the New Theatre was renamed the Albery in tribute to Sir Bronson Albery who had presided over the theatre, for many years. The Noel Coward Theatre has seen many diverse productions such as Somerset Maugham’s The Constant Wife, Children of a Lesser God by Mark Medoff, Tom Stoppard’s Travesties and of course Willy Russell’s Blood Brothers.
Full cast announced for West End transfer of Mrs Henderson Presents
Norma Heyman, John Reid, Theatre Royal Bath Productions and Michael Harrison have announced full casting for the hit new British musical MRS HENDERSON PRESENTS, opening at the Noel Coward Theatre on Tuesday 9th February 2016, for a strictly limited season, with a press night on Tuesday 16th February 2016. Joining the previously announced Tracie Bennett as ‘Laura Henderson’, Ian Bartholomew as ‘Vivian Van Damm’ and Emma Williams as ‘Maureen’ will be Jamie Foreman as ‘Arthur’, Robert Hands as … [Read more...]
A Christmas Carol at Noel Coward Theatre – Review
On the 19th December 1843 an author - once popular but with a waning reputation - published a novella about a grumpy old man that hated the world. In the intervening 172 years, the book has never been out of print and has been made into numerous films, television programmes and stage shows. The writer was Charles Dickens and the book was, of course, A Christmas Carol and the latest stage version is currently running at the Noel Coward Theatre in London’s West End. On Christmas Eve, Ebenezer … [Read more...]
A Christmas Carol at the Noel Coward Theatre full cast announced
Adeel Akhtar, Amelia Bullmore, Keir Charles and Samantha Spiro will join Jim Broadbent in the cast of A Christmas Carol, at the Noel Coward Theatre in London's West End this Festive Season. Adeel Akhtar is best known for his work in film and television. He was BAFTA-nominated for his role in Utopia, played hapless Fessal in Chris Morris’ Four Lions and played Maroush in Sacha Baron Cohen’s The Dictator. His work on-stage includes playing Guildenstern in Hamlet at the Young Vic. Amelia … [Read more...]
Impossible review: A fantastic night out for all the family
Having been brought up on Paul Daniels and David Copperfield, I eagerly awaited my first live magic experience. Taken on an incredulous journey 'now I'm a believer'! A line up of magicians from every genre gather on the same stage, introduce themselves in a cheesy 'Vegas' style, teasing what all their individual talents entail. Using the premise of showing a young boy what magic is really about the collective take turns to show us their skills. Danger, excitement, humour … [Read more...]