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About the Peacock Theatre
The Peacock Theatre is located on Portugal Street and is one of London's most prolific theatres for small and touring productions. Under the ownership of Sadler's Wells, the Peacock Theatre regularly hosts dance productions, including Burn the Floor, the New English Ballet Theatre and more.
With an average seating capacity of approximately 800, the theatre is best-known for annually housing Birmingham Repertory Theatre's magical winter production of The Snowman.
Plan your visit
The Peacock Theatre opens around 45 minutes before the show starts. The Box Office opens from 10am on Monday-Saturday.
There isn't a set dress code at the Peacock Theatre, you and your children should wear something comfortable and weather appropriate.
Yes, the Peacock Theatre is fully air-conditioned.
A cloakroom is available for ticket holders to store coats other small items. The Peacock Theatre can not accommodate larger items, such as rucksacks and suitcases in the cloakroom. There is also a Buggy Park available for prams and pushchairs in the dress circle bar.
Upon entry to the theatre, security staff will undertake bag and ticket checks. Patrons are encouraged to arrive early to allow plenty of time.
Some shows do have age restrictions due to the content in the show. Age recommendations for each show are available on the relevant production pages. All patrons over the age of 2 must have a ticket. All children aged 16 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult and seated together.
No, there are no booster seats available at the Peacock Theatre, so take this into consideration when booking tickets for children.
There are two bars in the Peacock Theatre, one on the stalls level and one in the dress circle. The bars serve a range of drinks and refreshments.
The Peacock Theatre is located around a 10-minute walk from Covent Garden, where there is a wide range of restaurants and cafes to grab a bite to eat before the show. Alternatively, Wagamama is just a five-minute walk away, or grab some tasty vegan food at By Chloe, which is also close to the theatre.
For a budget stay, the nearby Z Hotel Holborn has affordable rooms and is well located for exploring many of London's landmarks. For a more memorable hotel experience, try the Rosewood London which is a 10-minute walk from the theatre. This five-star hotel occupies a former Edwardian Mansion and is just a short stroll from Holborn London Underground station.
A theatre has stood on the site of the Peacock Theatre since the 17th century. It was on this site that the first female actor ever took to the stage of a London theatre in a performance of William Shakespeare's Othello. The current theatre was built in 1960 and was the first West End theatre to built in almost 30 years. The Peacock is now shared between Sadler's Wells which presents many of its successful dance shows at the theatre, and the London School of Economics, which uses the venue as a lecture theatre.
Help booking tickets
Tickets are held at the box office for collection on the day of your performance. Patrons should try to arrive as early as possible to avoid queues and allow enough time to enter the auditorium. Please ensure you bring your confirmation email and a form of ID.
The Peacock Theatre box office is open from 10am-8pm on Monday-Saturday for in-person bookings and collection.
The Peacock Theatre box office can be contacted on 020 7863 8222.
STAR (Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers) are the industry body that regulates the sale of London theatre tickets. When booking from a company you can check their ticket seller database to see if they are registered and conforming to STAR practices. When buying online, you should also check for the padlock in your browser URL bar to ensure the connection is secure.
For large group bookings (10+), such as school groups or corporate trips, drop us an email at help@seatplan.com with the performance date and number of tickets, and we'll get back to you as soon as possible. For smaller groups we advise selecting a production and booking online.
The Peacock Theatre's 1,000+ seat auditorium and its range of front-of-house areas can be hired for private and corporate events. For full details of pricing and what the theatre can offer, please complete this online form.