Duke of York's Theatre

Address:
St Martin's Ln, Charing Cross, London WC2N 4BG, United Kingdom

London, WC2N 4BG

BUILT: 1892

SEATING CAPACITY: 640
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Duke of York's Theatre History

Opened in 1892 as the Trafalgar Square Theatre, only a few years after changed its name to The Duke Of York’s Theatre in 1895 to honour the future King George V who agreed to the name change stating, ‘it is a right royal building with a theatrical tradition fit for a King.’ Since 1895, the theatre has played host to a multitude of acclaimed productions and actors; from a 14 year-old Charlie Chaplin’s only West End appearance in Sherlock Holmes in 1905, Embers​, which starred Jeremy Irons, ​Eh Joe​ which starred Michael Gambon and ​In Celebration​ ​which starred Orlando Bloom. Most recently, the theatre opened its doors to acclaimed productions such as Tennessee Williams’ ​Summer and Smoke​ and Ibsen’s classic, ​Rosmersholm.



Shows at the Duke of York's Theatre

DATES PRODUCTION
4/16/2024 - 4/27/2024 Jonathan Pie: Heroes and Villains () Click Here to Buy Tickets
4/8/2024 - 4/13/2024 An Enemy of the People ()
2/6/2024 - 4/6/2024 An Enemy of the People (2024)
10/27/2023 - 1/27/2024 Backstairs Billy (2023)
9/15/2023 - 10/21/2023 Vanya (2023)
6/12/2023 - 9/2/2023 The Pillowman (2023)
2/17/2023 - 6/3/2023 Shirley Valentine (2023)
12/15/2022 - 1/29/2023 Mother Goose - Duke of York's Theatre (2022)
9/29/2022 - 12/11/2022 The Doctor (2022)
10/23/2021 - 5/14/2022 The Ocean at the End of the Lane (2021)
10/23/2021 - 2/12/2022 The Ocean at the End of the Lane (2021)
7/24/2020 - 10/17/2020 The Pillowman (2020)
11/2/2019 - 2/29/2020 Touching the Void (2019)
8/24/2019 - 11/2/2019 The Son (2019)
1/26/2019 - 4/13/2019 Home, I'm Darling (2019)
7/11/2018 - 11/3/2018 King Lear (2018)
4/6/2018 - 6/30/2018 The Moderate Soprano (2018)
1/13/2018 - 3/31/2018 Mary Stuart (2018)
9/9/2017 - 1/6/2018 Ink (2017)
5/9/2017 - 9/2/2017 Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour (2017)
1/26/2017 - 4/29/2017 The Glass Menagerie (2017)
10/5/2016 - 1/14/2017 The Dresser (2016)
4/9/2016 - 6/25/2016 Doctor Faustus (2016) [Cancelled]
5/1/2013 - 8/3/2013 Passion Play (2013)
1/9/2013 - 4/6/2013 The Judas Kiss (2013)
11/9/2012 - 1/5/2013 Constellations (2012)
8/16/2012 - 11/3/2012 Jumpy (2012)
5/11/2012 - 8/4/2012 Posh (2012)
2/22/2012 - 1/1/0000 All New People (2012)
9/24/2011 - 2/18/2012 Backbeat (2011)
3/24/2010 - 7/10/2010 Bedroom Farce (2010)
10/1/2007 - 2/2/2008 Rent Remixed (2007)
3/12/2007 - Little Shop of Horrors (2007)
7/22/2006 - 2/25/2007 Rock 'n' Roll (2006)
6/16/2004 - 8/28/2004 Dirty Blonde (2004)
7/2/1996 - 9/28/1996 By Jeeves (1996)
6/29/1994 - 8/27/1994 The Rocky Horror Show (1994)
7/31/1981 - 8/8/1981 With a Little Help From My Friends (1981)
4/14/1976 - 4/14/1976 Salad Days (1976)
12/21/1972 - 12/21/1972 Once Upon a Time (1972)
9/28/1971 - 9/28/1971 Romance (1971)
4/5/1961 - 4/5/1961 One Over the Eight (1961)
7/14/1955 - 7/14/1955 Wild Tyme (1955)
11/18/1925 - 11/18/1925 Nicolette (1925)
5/21/1924 - 5/21/1924 The Punch Bowl (1924)
9/4/1923 - 9/4/1923 London Calling! (1923)
9/4/1923 - 9/4/1923 London Calling (1923)
9/23/1919 - 9/23/1919 The Girl For The Boy (1919)
4/19/1916 - 4/19/1916 Toto (1916)
3/22/1915 - 3/22/1915 Rosy Rapture (1915)
9/3/1906 - 9/3/1906 The Scape Grace (1906)
12/27/1904 - 12/27/1904 Peter Pan (1904)
4/23/1901 - 4/23/1901 The Girl from Up There (1901)
8/16/1898 - 8/16/1898 The Dandy Fifth (1898)
4/4/1896 - 4/4/1896 The Gay Parisienne (1896)
- Hay Fever (2015)
- Arcadia (unknown)


Duke of York's Theatre Frequently Asked Questions

What show is next for Duke of York's Theatre?
Duke of York's Theatre's next show is Jonathan Pie: Heroes and Villains which begins performances on 4/16/2024.

What when was Duke of York's Theatre built?
Duke of York's Theatre was built in 1892.

How many seats does Duke of York's Theatre have?
Duke of York's Theatre has 640 seats.

What were the longest running shows at Duke of York's Theatre?
Rock 'n' Roll which ran from 6/15/2006 to 2/25/2007, By Jeeves which ran from 7/2/1996 to 2/22/1997, The Ocean at the End of the Lane which ran from 11/5/2021 to 5/14/2022, The Pillowman which ran from 8/5/2020 to 12/31/2020 and Backbeat which ran from 10/10/2011 to 2/18/2012,

What show is currently in Duke of York's Theatre?
Duke of York's Theatre's current show is Jonathan Pie: Heroes and Villains which began performances on 4/16/2024.


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