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Noel Coward Theatre London

About the Noel Coward Theatre

The Noël Coward Theatre, formerly the Albery, was designed by the architect W. G. R. Sprague and opened in 1903. Built as a pair alongside the nearby Wyndham's Theatre, the venue was the brainchild of Charles Wyndham and was originally called the New Theatre, due to its proximity to New Row near St Martin's Lane. The Grade II-listed theatre's exterior was designed in the classical style and Sprague included many resplendent Rococo-style features throughout.

The New Theatre became the Noël Coward Theatre in 2006 when it was acquired by Delfont-Mackintosh Ltd and reopened following a significant refurbishment. The theatre has played host to many legendary performers, such as Katharine Hepburn, Judi Dench, Paul Scofield and Jude Law.

Recent notable productions at the Noël Coward Theatre include All About Eve starring Gillian Anderson and Lily James; Photograph 51 with Nicole Kidman; and The Cripple of Inishmaan starring Daniel Radcliffe. From 2019 to October 2022, the theatre was the home of the Broadway smash-hit musical Dear Evan Hansen.

Frequently Asked Questions

The theatre box office is open from 10am until 8pm on Monday-Saturday for in-person bookings and collection.
The theatre opens around 60 minutes before the show starts.
There are three bars at the theatre: Noël's Bar in the stalls, Lionel's Bar in the royal circle/stalls area, and the Albery Bar in the upper circle. The bars serve a range of alcoholic and soft drinks, snacks, confectionery and ice creams. No hot food is permitted inside the theatre.
There are cloakroom facilities at the theatre that operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Items left in the cloakroom will be subject to security checks.
Yes, the theatre has an air-conditioning system in place.
The theatre is located on St Martin's Lane, which benefits from a wide range of cafes and restaurants. A pre-theatre dinner at Steak & Co is a popular choice with theatregoers, due to its proximity to the theatre. Alternatively, if you're in a rush, Five Guys, the US fast-food chain that has taken the UK by storm is just a few minutes walk from the theatre.
The hub by Premier Inn is just a five-minute walk away from the theatre and offers a range of smart, affordable rooms in the heart of London's West End. If you're looking to make your trip to the theatre extra-special, spend the night at the five-star St Martin's Lane Hotel, which is less than a three-minute walk from the theatre.
The box office can be contacted via email on customer.service@delfontmackintosh.co.uk.
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