The building is, nevertheless, of exceptional interest in its own right and of great townscape value. It is one of the few pre theatre buildings in London and shares with Drury Lane Theatre Royal and the Lyceum the distinction of presenting a pre-Victorian external appearance. The Suffolk Street elevation is designed as a stuccoed house front, domestic in conception apart from its tall scene door.
The auditorium is by Adshead for Peach , , completely replacing the Phipps auditorium of Phipps had provided Bancroft with the first four-sided picture frame stage. Subsequent internal alterations to bars, etc, mainly by John Murray and sympathetic in character. The drawings show that the Peach works were limited to the public interiors with only minor improvements backstage.
Beyond this, little seems to be later than mid-nineteenth century in date. The auditorium has two balconies, the upper one extending back into a gallery of great interest and limited comfort, with padded benches. Architecturally and decoratively this is one of the most distinguished and brilliantly preserved interiors in London. Read More. Our location and unique venue, as well as favourable day or half-day hire costs, have made us the obvious choice for many looking to host events Read More.
Book with confidence. Should Covid restrictions result in the cancellation of your booking we will offer you an alternative performance suitable to you or a full refund. The Theatre Royal will be on your right hand side. Bus Trafalgar Square : 13, 15, 23, 88, , If you are driving to the theatre after 6pm then you will not be charged. Taxi The best way to guarantee a cab is to visit the designated cab rank at London Charing Cross rail station.
Bus numbers:. Haymarket 3, 6, 9, 12, 13, 15, 19, 23, 38, 53, 88, , Night bus numbers:. Car park:. Within congestion zone? Directions from tube:. Facilities at Theatre Royal Haymarket Facilities:.
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