West End
Theatre District
Duchess Theatre
Capacity479 Seats
Seating Tiers3 Levels
Venue SizeSmall
Theatre GroupNimax Theatres
About The Venue
The Duchess Theatre, opening in 1929, is a charming and intimate Art Deco venue, notable for its compact design that ensures a close connection between audience and stage. Designed by Ewen Barr, it has hosted numerous successful productions, including a brief run of "The Mousetrap" and the long-running hit "The Play That Goes Wrong." Its cozy atmosphere and traditional West End charm make it a beloved space for theatrical experiences.
Seating
Toilets
Gents & Ladies: Stalls; Gents: 8 steps up from Dress Circle; Ladies: 17 steps up from Dress Circle; Accessible: Stalls.
Bars
2 bars: Foyer, Stalls.
Cloakroom
Stalls level; small charge per item; space limited.
Box Office
Performance days: 12pm until evening show starts.
Location
Open in MapsDuchess Theatre, 3-5 Catherine Street, London, WC2B 5LA
Directions
The Duchess Theatre is conveniently located in Covent Garden. The nearest Tube stations are: - Covent Garden (Piccadilly Line): Approximately 5-minute walk. - Leicester Square (Northern and Piccadilly Lines): Approximately 7-minute walk. - Charing Cross (Bakerloo and Northern Lines, National Rail): Approximately 10-minute walk. - Embankment (Bakerloo, Northern, District, and Circle Lines): Approximately 12-minute walk. Numerous bus routes also serve the area around Aldwych and The Strand.
