The Savoy Theatre, Savoy Court, Strand, London WC2R 0ET

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Accessibility

https://www.thesavoytheatre.com/visitors/your-visit/access

"There are 75 steps to the Stalls from the foyer. These are NOT advised for patrons with limited mobility. There is no lift in the theatre. Dress Circle is 32 steps down from the foyer (two flights of stairs). There is also street - level access into the Dress Circle which can be accessed from Carting Lane. Patrons wishing to use this entrance need to arrive at the theatre no earlier than half an hour before show-time and one of their party should inform Stage Door (also located on Carting Lane) that they need to use this entrance.

Patrons who arrive via the main foyer on Savoy Court can be escorted around to the Carting lane entrance by a member of staff. Patrons that wish to do this should be aware that it is a 10 minute walk around the theatre and escorting staff will not be able to aid in the manoeuvring of wheelchairs. This route also involves navigating gradients on Savoy Street.

Wheelchair access is to the Dress Circle from Carting Lane. The theatre can accommodate 1 wheelchair patron with a companion or 2 wheelchair patrons with no companions seated together at each performance. There is also availability for patrons who can transfer into seats. Patrons who wish to transfer from wheelchairs should be aware that there are steps to the most accessible seats at the ends of row F (2 steps) and G (3 steps) of the Dress Circle are recommended. If patrons wish to transfer but are unable to negotiate any steps, the wheelchair space is the only seating with complete level access.

There are four bars in the theatre – Stalls, Dress, Mezzanine and Grand Circle.

There is no level access to the bars but drinks can be brought to seats.

‍Accessible Toilets – There are toilets on all levels of the theatre. Accessible toilet facilities are located on the Dress Circle level.

‍Access Performances - All upcoming Audio Described, Captioned, BSL Interpreted and Relaxed performances are listed on our Assisted Performances page. "

Brief description

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Savoy_Theatre

"The Savoy Theatre is a West End theatre in the Strand in the City of Westminster, London, England. The theatre was designed by C. J. Phipps for Richard D'Oyly Carte and opened on 10 October 1881 on a site previously occupied by the Savoy Palace. Its intended purpose was to showcase the popular series of comic operas of Gilbert and Sullivan, which became known as the Savoy operas.

The theatre was the first public building in the world to be lit entirely by electricity. For many years, the Savoy Theatre was the home of the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company, which continued to be run by the Carte family for over a century. Richard's son Rupert D'Oyly Carte rebuilt and modernised the theatre in 1929, and it was rebuilt again in 1993 following a fire. It is a Grade II* listed building.

In addition to The Mikado and other famous Gilbert and Sullivan premières, the theatre has hosted such premières as the first public performance in England of Oscar Wilde's Salome (1931) and Noël Coward's Blithe Spirit (1941). In recent years it has presented opera, Shakespeare and other non-musical plays, and musicals."

Address

Savoy Theatre

Savoy Court

Strand

London WC2R 0ET

Email

https://www.thesavoytheatre.com/box-office/contact

Phone

Website

https://www.thesavoytheatre.com/visitors/your-visit

Directions

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport

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