A Midsummer Nights Dream - Michael Grandage Season
Performing: David Walliams and Sheridan Smith
Noel Coward Theatre
Noel Coward Theatre, St Martins Lane, London, London, WC2N 4AU
Venue Information
Approx. capacity: 872
The Noël Coward Theatre, formerly known as the Albery Theatre, is a West End theatre on St. Martin's Lane in the City of Westminster, London. It opened on 12 March 1903 as the New Theatre and was built by Sir Charles Wyndham behind Wyndham's Theatre which was completed in 1899. The building was designed by architect W. G. R. Sprague with an exterior in the classical style and an interior in the Rococo style. In 1973 it was renamed the Albery Theatre in tribute to the late Sir Bronson Albery who had presided as its manager for many years. Since September 2005, the theatre has been owned by Delfont-Mackintosh Ltd. It underwent major refurbishment in 2006, and was renamed the Noël Coward Theatre when it re-opened for the London premiere of Avenue Q on 1 June 2006. Noël Coward, one of Britain's greatest playwrights and actors, appeared in his own play, I'll Leave It To You, at the then New Theatre in 1920, the first West End production of one of his plays. The theatre seats 872 patrons on four levels. The building is now a Grade II Listed structure. It is one of the 40 theatres featured in the 2012 DVD documentary series Great West End Theatres, presented by Donald Sinden.
Transport
By Tube
The Noel Coward Theatre is just around the corner from Leicester Square tube station, served by the Northern and Piccadilly lines. Piccadilly Circus tube station is five minute walk away through Leicester Square and is served by the Piccadilly and Bakerloo lines.
By Train
All major London stations connect to the tube.
By Car
The venue is in central London so it is advised that you use public transport.
By Taxi
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By Bus
Buses 24, 29 and 176.
Parking
If you have to drive, there are car parks at MasterPark in China Town and Trafalgar Square. Also NCP at Upper St Martin's Lane.
Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
There are limited wheelchair spaces in the theatre. Please contact them for more information on 0844 482 5141.
Hearing Systems
The venue has infa-red headsetd in the box office that require a deposit. Please contact the venue for more information.
Guide Dogs
Dogs are not generally allowed inside the auditorium, they can be looked after by the theatre staff during performance times. Please contact the venue to arrange.
General Access Info
For all access information please call the venue on 0844 482 5141.
Doors Open: 2:00PM
Starts: 2:30PM
More Information about A Midsummer Nights Dream - Michael Grandage Season Tickets
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A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
Previews 7-16 September 2013
Booking Period Until 16 November 2013
Sheridan Smith plays Titania and David Walliams plays Bottom in this new production of one of Shakespeare's greatest comedies.
"The course of true love never did run smooth"
Lysander loves Hermia and Hermia loves Lysander. Helena loves Demetrius; Demetrius used to love Helena but now loves Hermia. When Hermia's father insists she choose Demetrius as a suitor she escapes with Lysander into the surrounding forest where Oberon and Titania, the King and Queen of the Fairies are having their own battle of love. As the human and magical worlds collide mischief and chaos erupt as love at first sight proves a reality for some and makes an ass of others.
Director Michael Grandage
Set and Costume Designer Christopher Oram
Lighting Designer Paule Constable
Access Performances
Saturday 19 October 2013 at 2.30pm - Audio Described
Saturday 2 November 2013 at 2.30pm - Captioned
Seating Plan
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