Located in the very centre of the City of Westminster, on Portugal Street, the Peacock Theatre London is a famous venue for theatrical performances which dates back to 1911. Offering a total seating capacity of 999 patrons, the Peacock Theatre London was rebuilt in 1960. At the moment, the venue is owned by the London School of Economics and Political Science and is located on the premises of its campus. The theatre was previously known as the Royalty Theatre.
Venue Details
Getting there
Due to its central location in London, the Peacock Theatre London can easily be accessed by car, bus, train or tube.
By train and tube: The venue is a 15-minute walk from the City Thameslink train station. The Holborn underground station, which serves the tube lines Central and Piccadilly, is within a five-minute walking distance.
By bus: The Peacock Theatre London is a 3-minute walk from the Aldwych Kingsway bus stop F, serving the bus routes 1, 59, 68, 91, 168, 171, 188, N1, N68, N91, N171, and X68.
By car: In case you want to get to the venue by car, try looking for the Kingsway/A4200 main road, which is connected to Portugal Street.
International: It takes only 32 minutes to drive from the London City Airport to the Peacock Theatre London. Another way of getting to the venue from the airport is the DLR tube line.
Parking facilities
Guests of the Peacock Theatre London can securely leave their cars at the NCP Car Park London Covent Garden, which is located within a seven-minute walking distance. This parking has plenty of spots for Blue Badge Holders.
Access for people with special needs
The Peacock Theatre London is equipped with modern facilities for people with disabilities like level access, railed steps, wheelchair platform lift, accessible toilets, cloakroom with a low counter, wheelchair spaces, and infra-red induction system. Guide dogs and personal caretakers are also admitted.