Located in the very centre of the British capital, in the Trafalgar Square area, Playhouse Theatre is one of the oldest and the most famous West End theatres. The original building that houses this venue was designed by the famous architects F. H. Fowler & Hill. Playhouse Theatre London was first opened in 1882. The building was subjected to a renovation in 1907. At the moment, the theatre features a capacity of 786 guests. Famous theatrical performances have included Romeo and Juliet, Three Sisters and The Rocky Horror Show.
Venue Details
Getting there
Seeing as Playhouse Theatre London is right in the centre of the City of Westminster, it can be accessed by train, tube, bus or car.
By train and tube: The theatre is just a one-minute walk from the Embankment metro station, which serves the tube lines Bakerloo, Circle, District and Northern. Those who wish to come by train should know that walking to the venue from the Charing Cross Station takes around 3 minutes.
By bus: This West End Theatre is a 3-minute walk from the Whitehall Trafalgar Square bus stops M (routes 3, 159, M3 and M109) and N (routes 11, 24, 87, 88, 91, 2, 5, 11, 18, 20, 44, 87, 91).
By car: Playhouse Theatre London is very close to the A3211/Victoria Embankment main road, so driving to the theatre should not be a problem.
International: The driving distances from the London airports are the following: London City Airport – 34 minutes; Heathrow Airport – 41 minutes; Stansted Airport – one hour; London Luton Airport – 1h 5 min; London Biggin Hill Airport – 1h 8 min. All airports are served by public bus lines.
Parking facilities
Playhouse Theatre London is within a five-minute walking distance from the Trafalgar Car Park. The modern parking facility includes numerous car spaces for Blue Badge Holders.
Access for people with special needs
Playhouse Theatre London is equipped with modern facilities for people with disabilities, such as accessible toilets, infra-red headphones or induction loops. Assistant dogs are also allowed.