The Ladykillers
Vaudeville Theatre
Vaudeville, 404 The Strand, London, London, WC2R 0NH
Venue Information
Approx. capacity: 690
The Vaudeville Theatre is a West End theatre on the Strand in the City of Westminster. As the name suggests, the theatre held mostly vaudeville shows and musical revues in its early days. It opened in 1870 and was rebuilt twice, although each new building retained elements of the previous structure. Initially constructed behind a pair of houses on the Strand, the original Vaudeville was expanded in 1889 with the demolition of its two neighbours. In 1891, it hosted the first English performances of Ibsen's 'Rosmersholm' and 'Hedda Gabler' and continued to run successfully with a programme of revivals and comedies until it closed for refurbishment in 1925, when it assumed its current form. It housed a huge hit in 1952 with the musical 'Salad Days', which ran for over 2,000 performances, as well as one of the earliest incidences of full-frontal male nudity on the theatrical stage when Alistair Sim appeared in 'A Private Matter'. Since then, a mix of drama and entertainment has been offered here, including plays by Shelagh Stephenson and Neil LaBute as well as the long-running dance-drumming show 'Stomp' and the current 'Flying Karamazov Brothers'. Since 2005, the theatre has been owned by American producer Max Weitzenhoffer and Nica Burns as part of the Nimax Theatre portfolio.
Transport
By Tube
The Vaudeville Theatre is just across the Strand from Charing Cross tube station, served by the Northern and Bakerloo lines.
By Train
The Vaudeville Theatre is just across the Strand from Charing Cross train station.
By Car
The venue is in central London so it is advised to use public transport where possible.
By Taxi
Dial-A-Cab 020 7253 5000 Radio Taxis 020 7272 0272 Computer Cab 020 7286 0286
By Bus
Bus numbers 1, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 26, 59, 68, 76, 77a, 91, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521 and RV1 serve the Strand.
Parking
You can use NCP at Upper St Martins Lane or Masterpark at Trafalgar Square.
Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
The theatre has wheelchair access but no spaces. Transfers are available. Please call 0844 482 9677 for all disabled information and to book.
Hearing Systems
A hearing assistance system is available, please enquire with theatre staff on arriving at the theatre. The system is an infrared headset, the volume to each earpiece can be adjusted separately to suit the individuals personal preference.
Guide Dogs
Guide dogs are allowed in the auditorium and boxes. The venue staff can dog-sit at the foyer cloakroom or management office by prior arrangement with them.
General Access Info
Please call 0844 482 9677 to book disabled tickets and for further information.
Doors Open: 7:15PM
Starts: 7:45PM
More Information about The Ladykillers Tickets
Please Note: A £1 restoration levy (collected on behalf of the theatre) appears as part of the face value.
A £2.75 transaction fee applies (this will be added to your order on the payment page)
THE LADYKILLERS
Previews 29 June until 8 July 2013
Press night 9 July 7pm
Booking Period Until 26 October 2013
This show is recommended for ages 10+
The award-winning comedy THE LADYKILLERS returns to London this summer at The Vaudeville Theatre.
THE LADYKILLERS (WhatsOnStage.com Awards Best New Comedy) written by Graham Linehan (Father Ted) and directed by Sean Foley (The Play What I Wrote) tells the classic black comedy tale of a sweet little old lady, alone in her house, pitted against a gang of criminal misfits who will stop at nothing....
Featuring a stellar cast of some of the finest stage and screen comedy actors including, Simon Day (The Fast Show), Ralf Little (The Royale Family), Olivier Award winners Con O'Neill and John Gordon Sinclair, Chris McCalphy, and Angela Thorne (To The Manor Born) as the sweetly innocent Mrs Wilberforce.
Posing as amateur musicians, Professor Marcus and his gang rent rooms in the lopsided house of sweet but strict Mrs Wilberforce. The villains plot to involve her unwittingly in Marcus' brilliantly conceived heist job. The police are left stumped but Mrs Wilberforce becomes wise to their ruse and Marcus concludes that there is only one way to keep the old lady quiet. With only her parrot, General Gordon, to help her, Mrs W. is alone with five desperate men. But who will be forced to face the music?
Seating Plan
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