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A host of famous names have appeared on-stage at the theatre
including Sir John Gielgud, Sybil Thorndike, Sir Laurence
Olivier, Peggy Ashcroft and many more.
In 1973 the New Theatre was renamed the Albery in
tribute to the late Sir Bronson Albery who had presided over
its fortunes for many years. The Albery has seen productions
as diverse as Somerset Maugham's The Constant Wife, Children
of a Lesser God by Mark Medoff, Tom Stoppard's Travesties and
Willy Russell’s Blood Brothers. The Albery's biggest ever hit
was A Month in the Country with Helen Mirren and John Hurt.
The work of Chekhov and Neil Simon has graced the same stage
as Les Patterson and Eddie Izzard.
1998/9 saw The Almeida at The Albery season, which played
to huge critical acclaim. Productions presented included
Phaedre, Britannicus, Mr Puntila and His Man Matti, Vassa and
Plenty. The Almeida returned to The Albery once again in 2000
with Cressida, starring Sir Michael Gambon.
Further successes also include Dawn French in A Midsummer
Night's Dream and Lindsay Duncan in ATG’s co-production with
the Royal Court of Kevin Elyot’s Mouth to Mouth.
Since then, the Albery has seen Private Lives (Alan Rickman
and Lindsey Duncan, prior to the Broadway transfer),
Shockheaded Peter, Rory Bremner with Bird & Fortune, Macbeth
(Sean Bean and Samantha Bond), The Master Builder (Patrick
Stewart and Sue Johnston) and most recently in 2004, Endgame
which saw the return of Sir Michael Gambon, alongside Lee
Evans.
ADDRESS
The Albery Theatre
St Martin's Lane
London WC2N 4AU - Map
TRAVEL
Nearest Underground: Leicester Square (Piccadilly/Northern
lines)
Exit station on Charing Cross Road eastside/Long Acre exit.
Walk along Long Acre (slightly north of the tube station) and
turn right along St Martin's Lane. The theatre is about 100m
on the right (west).
Nearest Rail: Charing Cross
Take Northern line to Leicester Square.
Wheelchair access
There is a ramp (gradient 30-40%, handrail on right-hand side)
through the third side EXIT door on St Martin's Court. People
in motorised wheelchairs may have difficulty. Box M (door
approx. 65cm wide) has 2 spaces for wheelchair users, or 1
wheelchair user and a companion. Companions can also be seated
in the Royal Circle. Transfer seating available to any aisle
seat in the Royal Circle (aisle seats in rows G and H are
especially recommended as there are fewer steps). Wheelchairs
are stored in the cloakroom. Groups should ring in advance.
Hearing Impaired: Infrared headsets available from
foyer. Deposit required.
Toilets
No adapted toilet although you may be able to use the Men's
toilet which is off the foyer - staff will clear this for you
if necessary.
Women's off the foyer with 2 steps up inside the door.
Men's off the foyer. More toilets at Stalls, Grand Circle and
Balcony levels.
The seats with the most legroom are in the Royal Circle and
at the front of the Stalls.
3 licensed bars
Drinks and ice-creams can be brought into the auditorium. Pit
bar 3 steps up from the back of the Stalls. Stalls bar 18
steps down from the foyer. Grand Circle bar 30 steps up from
the foyer. All have moveable seats.
Public phone/credit card telephone to the right of the
foyer through a door. |
